Fire/Smoke Damage

When you've been through an experience as traumatic as a fire in your home or business, you need the services of a professional fire damage restoration company to minimize your losses, and recover as many of your possessions from the ravages of fire damage.

Effective, rapid action is essential in fire and smoke damage restoration. Even when the fire is out, the damage continues. RestAcon's technicians are on-call 24/7 to ensure that we're able to rush to your assistance.

Fire & Smoke Damage

After a fire, it is natural to want to jump right in and clean the building and contents. While timely action can be a great help, incorrect action can jeopardize or impede satisfactory restoration.

While soot from furnace damage may resemble smoke residue from a fire, the restoration of soot damage often requires different techniques. Incorrect action can make restoration more difficult and delay the return to normal.

DO...

• clean and protect chrome trim on faucets and other brightwork by washing with detergent and applying a coating of Vaseline or oil.
• blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, draperies and carpeting.
• empty refrigerators and freezers if the electricity is off, and prop doors open with a rolled newspaper or towel to allow air circulation.
• call a plumber to drain and blow out all water lines if heat is off in winter.
• remove pets to a clean environment if heavy residues are present.
• hire a contractor to board up open windows, roofs or other penetrations in order to prevent additional damage.

DO NOT...

• wipe or attempt to wash fire residue from walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces.
• use carpets or upholstered furniture impacted by heavy residue or debris.
• use food items or canned goods exposed to heat.
• turn on computers, televisions, stereos or electrical appliances until they have been cleaned and checked.

 

Soot (Furnace) Damage

DO...

• change the furnace filter.
• blow off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, draperies and carpet.
• cover upholstered furniture with clean sheets before use.

DO NOT...

• attempt to wash walls, ceilings or contents without professional assistance.