Smoke and Soot cleanup can be tackled

4/18/2017 (Permalink)

Electrical Fire Causes Heavy Soot in Home

Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor.  Our smoke damage expertise allows SERVPRO to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.  

Smoke and Soot Facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke--wet and dry.  As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire.  Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Oxford/Batesville/Clarksdale will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage has occurred.  The cleaning prodecures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting.  Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke--Plastic and Rubber

• Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary.  Smoke webs are more difficult to clean

Dry Smoke--Paper and Wood

• Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.

Protein Fire Residue--Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire

• Virtually invisible, discolors paint and varnishes, extreme pungent odor.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect for your property with care.  

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?

Call Us Today--662-281-1881