Fire Restoration: Dealing with Wet Smoke in Waco Homes

4/14/2024 (Permalink)

Fire damage restoration is a multi-step process. Contact SERVPRO immediately for certified technicians and equipment to help you.

Effective Wet Smoke Damage Cleanup

Fire restoration can be complex and challenging, especially when dealing with smoke damage. Wet smoke can be complex to remove and repair. Wet smoke results from low-heat fires that burn slowly, producing thick, sticky smoke and soot particles that can cling to surfaces and furnishings.

Assessing the Damage

The first step in the process of fire restoration for Waco properties is to assess the extent of the damage. Wet smoke can create a significant challenge, leaving behind thick soot and smoke residues on surfaces. At SERVPRO®, we carefully evaluate the conditions when we arrive to ensure we use the most effective restoration and mitigation techniques to help.

Impact on Materials

While the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum in Waco knows a thing or two about firepower, fires can be a devastating situation for your residence. Wet smoke can impact various materials and systems in your household, including:

• Drywall: Soot and smoke solids can be forced into drywall under pressure during the fire. We work to clean up surfaces with solvents to avoid demolition.
• Flooring: Smoke damage can heavily soiled carpets and wood floors. Restoring these flooring materials requires careful lifting of loose debris and focused cleaning.
• Contents: Soot-damaged contents often require cleanup off-site at our SERVPRO warehouse. We use ultrasonic tanks and ESPORTA Wash systems to clean your belongings.

Dealing with Strong Odors

Another concern with wet smoke is the strong malodors connected with the damage. Sensitive surfaces can absorb these odor compounds, and molecules circulate the damaged portions of your property. We use several tools and machines to remove these strong smells, though the vapor delivery of thermal fogging can often have the most widespread impact when the house is not vacated.

Call SERVPRO of Waco for Assistance

Smoke damage exists in many forms, and wet smoke is among the most challenging. When thick residues overwhelm surfaces and contents, our fire restoration professionals can help. Call SERVPRO of Waco at (254) 756-4300 to get the help you need.