How Do I Get My Walls and Ceilings Cleaned After a Fire?

8/14/2020 (Permalink)

Smoke damage on walls is difficult to remove. SERVPRO has the know-how to restore your home and make it, "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Technicians can Identify and Choose the Best Cleaning Methods for Fire Damage in Tallahassee Homes 

Even a small-scale fire in your home can leave behind copious amounts of smoke and soot to clean up. Walls and ceilings are often affected, and removal of the sheetrock is not the only course of action if the proper restoration methods are applied. SERVPRO technicians arrive quickly and scope where the fire happened to determine the type of smoke damage, so the correct cleaning methods get used. For example, if liquid cleaners come into contact with dry smoke left by a high heat fire, it can drive the residues more deeply into the surface and ruin the potential for restoration.  

Can Fire Restoration Services Get Rid of the Pungent Odors?   

The primary fire restoration service in Tallahassee homes that SERVPRO delivers include:   

• Detailed scoping of the property to identify the scale of the damage
• Removal of articles and building materials with no recovery potential
• Testing residues and choosing the correct cleaning method for surfaces
• Odor control applications performed as needed  

The Challenge of Creating a Safe Work Conditions  

Safety for all is a priority for SERVPRO. Often, it is best if the property owners relocate temporarily during the fire damage mitigation. The techs also scope the property to determine any existing hazards. The best way to eliminate them, such as controlled demo to remove sagging ceilings or support beams that received too much damage from the fire. Additionally, because soot can be an irritant, the techs wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to create a barrier between the airborne particulate and themselves to avoid skin contact and aspiration. 

When you need fire restoration services of any size, call SERVPRO of Central Tallahassee at (850) 765-5706. The certified technicians proudly serve local properties that need cleanup after a fire.  

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