Fire damage is more than burned materials
Even a small fire spreads smoke and soot throughout a building. Acidic soot can corrode metal and discolor surfaces within hours. Firefighting also leaves behind water in walls, ceilings and floors, which creates a second restoration job on top of the fire itself.
What fire damage restoration includes
- Emergency board-up and securing of openings
- Assessment of fire, smoke, soot and water damage
- Removal of debris and unsalvageable materials
- Soot and smoke cleaning on walls, ceilings, floors and contents
- Deodorization with thermal fogging, hydroxyl or ozone methods where appropriate
- Water extraction and structural drying if firefighting water entered the building
- Contents cleaning and pack-out for items that can be saved
- Coordination of repairs and reconstruction
Fire damage services in Arcadia
Right after a fire
- Make sure everyone is safe and the fire department has cleared the property.
- Do not enter structurally damaged areas or restart utilities until cleared.
- Avoid touching soot-covered surfaces, which can spread and set stains.
- Do not eat food that was exposed to heat, smoke or firefighting water.
- Call us so an independent restoration company can secure the property and begin work.
Please note: Emergency Water Damage Arcadia is a referral service, not a contractor. All restoration work is performed by independent companies licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
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Frequently asked questions
Can smoke odor really be removed?
In most cases yes. Odor removal starts with cleaning the source residues and then using deodorization methods matched to the type of smoke and the materials affected.
What about the water from firefighting?
It needs the same urgency as any other water loss. Crews can extract and dry the structure as part of the fire restoration process.
Is Emergency Water Damage Arcadia a contractor?
No. We are a referral service. Work is performed by independent companies licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).