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Why Smoke Remediation Is Essential After Fire Damage

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1. Smoke and soot damage affects your home in many ways and to the untrained eye it’s difficult to tell the extent of the smoke and soot remediation that is required. Additionally if smoke remediation is not performed properly by an IICRC Certified Technician the smell can last for months and your home can be a health hazard to you and your family.  Additionally smoke and soot can soil items such as furniture, toys, clothes, curtains and kitchen cabinets just to name a few.

2. What kind of contractor do you need for smoke remediation?  In order to remediate smoke and soot damage properly an IICRC Certified Firm for Fire, Smoke & Odor must be utilized.  Smoke and soot remediation is a specialized expertise which requires proper education, certification, experience and insurance.  Smoke and soot damage leaves behind harmful chemicals in your house to include kitchen cabinets, furniture, walls, ceilings and floors.  Based on the amount of smoke and soot damage you have experienced an IICRC Certified Technician can inspect your home to see what parts of your home need to be replaced and what can be properly cleaned and salvaged.

Will my homeowners insurance cover smoke remediation?

  • Your homeowners insurance will most likely cover your smoke damage remediation however you should review your homeowners policy and call your insurance company. It’s important to know your coverages and have a solid homeowners insurance policy so you are covered in the unfortunate event of fire and smoke damage remediation.
3. Salvaging content from fire and smoke damage depends on the size, location and intensity of your fire and smoke damage. An IICRC Certified Fire and smoke damage technician is trained specifically in evaluating and cleaning items from fire and smoke damage. These items include furniture, clothing, kids toys, photo albums, dishes and kitchen utensils. Oftentimes items can be cleaned and processed by a fire damage restoration company allowing you to keep these precious items that are important to you and your family.
4. Smoke damage isn’t always visible! Smoke damage can affect many items in your home but be undetectable to the naked eye.  First instance smoke damage can affect your home’s HVAC, kitchen cabinets, walls and ceilings but not be visible. If smoke damage is left untreated the smell can last for months and the toxins remain in the home potentially damaging your health.

But How Much Will Fire And Smoke Damage Remediation Cost?

  • Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration cost will be based on the extent of the fire damage to your home or property.  Additionally hiring an IICRC Certified Firm for Fire and Smoke Damage will help ensure that you spend your insurance money right the first time!  We have had to work with clients that unfortunately didn’t hire a reputable damage restoration company the first time and it’s sad to see how frustrated they are because they didn’t hire a reputable property damage restoration company the first time.

5. How bad is smoke damage to my home or property? Smoke damage can affect many items in your home but be undetectable to the naked eye.  First instance smoke damage can affect your home’s HVAC, kitchen cabinets, walls and ceilings but not be visible. If smoke damage is left untreated the smell can last for months and the toxins remain in the home potentially damaging your health.

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What About My HVAC System?

  • After fire and smoke damage to your home or property you want to turn off your HVAC system in order to prevent the smoke fumes from being circulated throughout your HVAC system and home.  Additionally if it’s Winter time you want to consider turning off the water to the property and draining the water out of your home or property in order to prevent pipes from freezing and breaking.

Aftercare Restoration is a local, veteran-owned emergency damage restoration company offering 24/7 fire restoration services, including fire board-up, demo, structural cleaning, odor removal, and complete rebuild and reconstruction service. We’re committed to earning your trust and ensuring 100% customer satisfaction.

Because of our expertise and reputation for 5-star customer service, AfterCare Restoration is the leader in fire damage restoration and smoke soot damage restoration in Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties. AfterCare Restoration is a Certified Firm by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the leading training and certification agency in the disaster restoration industry.

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