Fire Damage Services

• Remove acidic smoke and soot from surfaces
• Take immediate odor controlling step
• Clean and deodorize clothing and other items
• Secure pedestrian hazards
• Test and evaluate all damage to contents and structures

A house fire is a tragedy no one should have to face, but accidents happen. When they do, there are certain things to remember when cleaning smoke damage and smell after a fire. We want you to know what to do after a house fire. We have compiled some fire cleanup information on what to do after a house fire and before we arrive:

Types of Smoke

The first step at a fire scene is to calm the fears of those affected.  Next, SERVPRO tests the smoke to see which of the following types of fire took place. 

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

• Dry Smoke - Fast burning at high temperatures. 

• Protein - Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes.  Extreme pungent odor.

• Fuel Oil Soot - Furnace puff backs cause fuel oil soot.

• Other Types - Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue are other types.

Now that you know what to do after a fire, try not to worry, as professionals we are skilled at eliminating the smoky odor that lingers after a fire. Our cleanup arsenal includes ozone generators and special deodorizing chemicals unavailable to consumers and we will help you restore as much of your home as we can. We specialize in post fire cleanup work.