Recent Requests
There was a fire in a trash can (which was wicker) in a bedroom. The floor and wall were damaged. The fire was put out without water. The room was smoke filled and still has a heavy odor. This occurred yesterday.
Gina M
I would like to schedule an assessment and cleaning estimate for a unit in a fourplex that I own. The tenants that vacated the unit were heavy smokers. The property manager had the unit professionally cleaned, new carpet installed, and new paint on the walls, ceilings, and trim. However, the cigarette smell is still noticeable. The painter did not wash the walls or ceilings before painting and did not apply any primer. We used a chlorine dioxide fogger which reduced the smell. Thanks.
Tyson J
Chicago, Illinois
911 Restoration of Chicago, Inc.
Brouwer Brothers Steamatic
Smoke Damage Cleanup
Smoke removal is the most important part of this fire restoration process. While the physical elements of the fire damage like the soot and ash, can be scrubbed clean with special cleansers and solvents, smoke proves particularly tricky to control. This is because different types of smoke move to different areas of the property, depending on their type and composition. These deferent types of smoke will need varying procedures to eliminate. An experienced smoke removal company is qualified to remove all traces of smoke from all corners of the home, and balance the air quality of the property again.
A smoke damage company will be able to perform special tests to identify the kind of smoke involved in the fire. For instance, wet smoke indicates a pungent odor and is marked by low heat, and is more difficult to clean. Dry smoke on the other hand, is marked by raging fires. Hot smoke quickly transfers to the cooler parts of the property, which is usually the upper part of the structure. This smoke can travel through plumbing pipes, and lodge itself between walls. During wet seasons, you will notice the traces of smoke left behind come back in full force. This is why a proper smoke removal by a professional smoke removal company is so important.
After the identification of the types of smoke, your smoke removal contractor will then begin to use specialized processes to remove all traces of smoke from your property. A process called thermal fogging which involves opening the pores of the walls to let out smoke is made use of. If your walls have insulation, these might have to be replaced, because the smoke odors are retained in the insulation padding. A specialist smoke removal company will have the techniques at their disposal, and the methods to get rid of smoke from your property. Our smoke removal company search service helps you connect with such companies in Chicago. All you have to do is fill out the form and you will hear from the best smoke remediation contractors in Chicago!