Smoke and Soot Damage

7/31/2024 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate numerous cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. With SERVPRO® our smoke/fire damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.

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Smoke and soot facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber

• Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood

• Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damaged property to its preloss condition.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care. Like It Never Even Happened

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call SERVPRO of Oak Park/ Ferndale Today at 248-246-0790