Some Fire Damage Restoration Methods Used in Local Everett Homes

2/12/2023 (Permalink)

Dealing with the aftermath of a fire can be quite overwhelming. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services. Our technicians are standing by.

Fire Damage Restoration Reduces Replacement Costs

Fire is a complicated thing, used in Everett to heat our homes, cook, and warm up our water supply. It can also destroy the same aspects of our lives if it gets out of our control. A highly skilled fire restoration team with experience and training can turn this terrible event into a distant memory for your family.

To do this for your home in Everett, our fire damage restoration crew must utilize several different techniques. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all process we can use to restore the assorted elements affected by heat, soot, and direct contact with flames.

The restoration of higher-cost furnishings keeps total expenses low compared to the replacement costs of those items. Some of these items in your home include:

• Wood flooring, 
• Painted walls and ceilings, and
• Wooden surfaces.

Instead of removing slightly damaged flooring and replacing it with new, we can clean it. Because wood flooring is a very porous material, not only does it absorb soot, but it can also retain large amounts of water from putting out the fire. We use flushing-out with clean water, vacuuming, and deodorizing to clean and recondition your beautiful floors.

Swirling smoke contains sticky particles that easily adhere to surfaces everywhere, including painted walls and ceilings. Because smoke residues are so abrasive, they are difficult to remove and quickly bleed through regular paints, including primers. We use a shellac or other sealer to prevent bleeding through fire-related particles.

Many fine furniture items contain wooden accents and trims. We get these polished for you again, applying oils and finishes as needed. The upholstered portions, including leather and woven fabrics, require other approaches, including vacuuming, brushing, shampooing, and wiping down with dampened towels.

SERVPRO of Everett / Lake Stevens / Monroe performs restoration work under our General Contractor License (#SERVPES871RD. Call us at (360) 243-8313 for dependable professionals.