A Tale of Damage: Fire, Water, Soot and Smoke

11/30/2018 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot cause extensive damage in Evergreen home.

Crackling fire in the fireplace? Warming, cozy and GOOD.

Crackling fire in the hallway? Frightening, dangerous and BAD. 

As devastating as fire can be, once it’s put out is when ALL the damage becomes apparent.

Sure, there will be damage from the flames. There will also be damage from materials used to douse the flames, be that chemical suppressant or water. Damage from smoke and soot will quickly become apparent as smoke carries its oppressive odor everywhere it goes and soot sticks to every surface it crosses. 

Professional assessment of fire and smoke damage is vital to the recovery of your home or business. Smoke and soot damage can vary depending on what materials were burning, improper handling of the clean-up can result in permanent staining, odor retention and surface damage. 

As soon as the danger has passed, call SERVPRO Golden/Wheat Ridge/Evergreen at          303-279-8055 24/7 for help clearing the damage so you can rebuild. From boarding windows and securing your building to testing the smoke residue and implementing the proper method of cleaning, SERVPRO Golden/Wheat Ridge/Evergreen will help you through the process of recovery from fire.