Fire Damage
Repair,Cleanup & Restoration
Fire Damage Repair Services Number: (918) 364-0877
Once the restoration begins we will keep you informed and answer your questions all along the way. And all the while our skills and experience will make those signs fire damage, smoke odor and mess just go away…“Like it never ever happened.”
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Behavior of Smoke
A fire loss can result in complex damages because of the unique behavior of smoke. As professional we will first survey the loss site to determine the extent to which fire, smoke, heat, and moisture has impacted building materials and contents.
We know that smoke can penetrate within cavities of the structure causing hidden damage and odor. Our vast knowledge of building systems helps us to better investigate how far the smoke damage may have spread.
Some things you may not know about smoke:
• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, using holes around pipes to go from floor to floor.
• Different type of smoke greatly affect the restoration process.
Types of Smoke
Once at a fire scene, a TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration professional will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. Cleaning procedures will be based on the information identified during pretesting.
Types of soot include:
• Wet Smoke Residues – Result from smoldering fires with low heat. Residues are sticky, smeary and with pungent odors. Smoke webs can be difficult to clean.
• Dry Smoke Residues – Result from fast burning fires at high temperatures. Residues are often dry, powdery, small, non smeary smoke particles.
• Protein Residues – Virtually invisible residues that discolor paints and varnishes. Extreme pungent odor.
• Fuel Oil Soot – Furnace puff backs distribute fuel oil soot.
• Other Types of Residues – Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residues also need cleanup.
Inspection and Pretesting
TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration will pretests while inspecting the property to determine the damages and the method needed for cleaning, restoration, and repairs.
• The full extent of the damage. How many materials are affected by smoke or fire? What is the proper method for cleaning? Will your personal belongings need to be relocated while your house is restored? These are just a few of the decisions that must be made.
• Unaffected areas – It can be vital to protect areas that were not affected by soot and odor before the damage spreads to these areas. It will save you money!
• What materials can be restored and what materials must be replaced. Are the smoke residues cleanable? Who is completing the inventory of items that are damaged beyond repair? Pretesting is vital. A complete inventory is invaluable! How long will the cleanup take? We’ll let you know what to expect.
• The most effective cleaning methods. What work procedures will restore the damaged materials? Pretesting also allows the TULSA Fire and Water Damage Restoration professional to focus on saving precious items or keepsakes for you.
Remember:
Once the restoration begins we will keep you informed and answer your questions all along the way. And all the while our skills and experience will make those signs fire damage, smoke odor and mess just go away…“Like it never ever happened.”