Understanding fire and smoke restoration
When a disaster due to fire occurs in your home, you will want to call ServiceMaster of Westminster or ServiceMaster of Boulder, as experienced technicians are vital for successful restoration.  Due to the unique behavior of smoke, fire restoration may not be simple. Knowing hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and cooler surfaces and upper levels of a structure through plumbing and HVAC systems, spreading from floor to floor, is vital to understanding fire and smoke restoration.  Identifying the type of smoke will greatly affect the restoration process as well.  Our fire and smoke damage specialists have all completed advanced training in fire, smoke and water damage restoration.

Identifying types of smoke
Knowing what type of fire occurred is critical in determining the restoration process.  Some fires smolder and produce low heat creating sticky and smeary smoke webs.  Others are fast burning and produce high temperatures.  Protein fires can often be invisible but can produce an extremely horrible odor.  Other types of fires produce light and transparent soot with little or no odor. The restoration process consists of a progressive series of steps that vary in intensity in conjunction with the severity of the smoke damage.

Evaluating/Pre-testing
Determining what can be restored versus what can be replaced is also another critical first step in the fire and smoke restoration process.  ServiceMaster of Boulder and ServiceMaster of Westminster have trained and experienced Project Managers working alongside home owners and insurance companies insuring damage prevention, accurate damage assessment, control and recovery. Our Team will make sure your loss is handled correctly and professionally to minimize inconvenience and unnecessary additional costs.

Emergency Pre-cleaning
Fire produces a variety of chemicals and soot, again depending on the type of smoke, creating challenges during the restoration process. Smoke can also be caustic in nature requiring quick response to minimize further damage to fabrics, porcelain, ferrous metals, electronics, chrome and painted surfaces. Therefore, our Team will immediately begin emergency pre cleaning of porcelain sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, metal faucets, doorknobs, ceramics and glass including light fixtures and chandeliers.

Smoke odor Elimination
Source removal of smoke and soot is the primary method used for odor removal.  Additional methods may include ozoning and thermal fogging. If odor cannot be removed from structural components, sealing with pigmented lacquer may be required.

Fire and smoke recovery
We know a fire at your home or business is a traumatic event.  No one thinks it will happen to them.  When it does, you need someone with experience and knowledge to help you through it.  At ServiceMaster of Boulder and ServiceMaster of Westminster, our goal is to restore your home and peace of mind, as quickly and efficiently as possible. We hope this page has helped you. If you have further questions, please visit our links and frequently asked questions or contact us in person.  When disaster strikes, ServiceMaster of Boulder and ServiceMaster of Westminster have you covered.