IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SMOKE DAMAGE

11/20/2020 (Permalink)

Smoke Damage Restoration Services in Ventura, California

IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SMOKE DAMAGE

Once a fire is out and have determined that its structurally sound enough for you to go back inside, you breathe a sigh of relief, believing that your home is safe again. Unfortunately, this probably not the case.  The ash and soot that remain in the building after the crews have extinguished the flames can pose challenges as well. Smoke and soot could can cause hidden damage and odor. It can be a serious hazard to health and can create problems to your home.

SERVPRO of Ventura is expert when it comes to smoke damage and can accurately assess the extent damage to develop a plan of action.

Different types of smoke:

Fuel Oil Soot – Furnace puff back

Wet smoke – Plastics and rubbers low heat, pungent odor, streaky and smeary

Dry smoke – Paper and wood fast burning

Protein – Virtually invisible, discolor paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor

How smoke damage cause issues?

• Hot smoke migrates cooler areas and upper levels of structure
• The type of smoke may affect the restoration process
• Smoke flows around plumbing system seeping through the holes and go from floor to floor
• Soot and ash can ruin electronics
• The odor can get into furniture and clothing

Smoke cleaning is a job left to an experienced team of professionals in SERVPRO of Ventura. Our Technicians have skills and equipment to thoroughly remove the thickest layers of soot and restore heavily damaged areas.

For fire damage restoration and smoke cleanup services, please call us SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.