Fire Damage Restoration by SERVPRO of The Hill Country

4/27/2021 (Permalink)

When a fire occurs in your Hill Country home, it is not only the fire that can leave damage. Smoke and soot can cause damage to your property. Soot and smoke is very invasive. They can penetrate various cavities within your home thus causing hidden damage and odor. At SERVPRO of The Hill Country, we have a team of highly-trained professionals whose smoke damage expertise and experience allows them 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. Because of this, there are also different types of soot residue. Before restoration can begin, SERVPRO of The Hill Country will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred in your home. Based on the information identified during pretesting, the proper cleaning procedures will be executed.

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 paints 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.  SERVPRO of The Hill Country has the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore any fire and smoke damage that has affected your home.

Need a professional to restore your home after a fire? Call SERVPRO of The Hill Country Today – (830) 995-4102

We service most areas of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, including Boerne, Junction, Kerrville, and Fredericksburg.