Choose Fire and Smoke Damage Professionals in Clayton, OH

After a fire, you need direction and help. Without a doubt, fire is very serious and emotionally taxing for all involved. Who can you trust to take care of you and your family? A good restoration company is vital. Read why so many of your neighbors are satisfied with our services. Also, read tips on how to deal with a fire in a practical and safe manner. If you have fire damage restoration needs in Clayton, call Complete Detail!

What Does Fire Damage Restoration in Clayton Involve?

  • Emergency Contact
  • Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
  • Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)
  • Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
  • Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
  • Cleaning and Repair
  • Renovation
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Why Cleanup and Fire Restoration Must Be Performed Quickly

Several factors are involved in why restoration is done in a timely manner. First, smoke-related smells that remain indoors for a long time and will cause further issues if not promptly addressed. Further, smoke and ash that is not removed quickly will cause corrosion and damage to anything they have been allowed to settle on. Walls, furniture and other surfaces become permanently discolored in a matter of minutes. Additionally, kitchen appliance finishes will also discolor within hours, and smoke will permanently etch into glass and tarnish metal surfaces quickly. Therefore, call Complete Detail as soon as possible to get started and avoid further damages.

The Complete Detail Difference

  • Free Fire and Smoke Damage Estimates
  • Licensed & Insured
  • 24/7 Emergency Fire and Smoke Damage Availability
  • Family Owned & Operated
  • IICRC Certified & Insured
  • We Work with Insurance
  • Initial Response Under 60 Minutes
  • Commercial & Residential Fire and Smoke Damage

Call Now & Speak With Us! 937-507-2927

Suffering a fire in your home is always a frightening and intimidating incident. Our fire and smoke damage field workers are highly qualified in helping you manage the damage and salvage as many of your belongings if possible. Before entering the home after a fire, please call us at 937-507-2927 so we can ensure the property is safe to enter. Additionally, we are knowledgeable in documenting damage and containing the affected areas to prevent widespread damage.

Important Fire Safety Reminders

  • Do not try to turn on water, gas or any other utility unless otherwise directed by the fire department.  
  • Do not enter your damaged home or apartment unless the fire department says it is safe.
  • It is important to understand the risk to your safety and health even after the fire is out. The soot and dirty water left behind may contain things that could make you sick. Be very careful if you go into your home and if you touch any fire-damaged items.

About Complete Detail

Complete Detail is the Miami Valley’s Official Fire and Smoke Damage Service. Additionally, we are proud to assist home and business owners overcome disasters both large and small. Further, Complete Detail has been proudly providing quality service to our community in Clayton, OH for over 15 years.

Team Up With A Certified Fire and Smoke Damage Company in Clayton

The IICRC, is a certification and educational organization for the restoration and cleaning industries. Therefore, the IICRC is considered to be the number one source of professional knowledge in the industry. Complete Detail is proudly certified through the IICRC. Additionally, we exhibit the organization’s five key values on every project. Further, the IICRC’s five key values are respect, responsibility, integrity, excellence, and expertise.

Does Insurance Cover Fire Damage and Restoration?

Most of the time, homeowners insurance will pay for the cost of repairing or replacing damaged property due to a fire. Although fire coverage is included in most homeowners policies there are certain exclusions to coverage. If you are curious about what is covered for you personally, call your agent.

Smoke and Soot Damage

Smoke does so much more than stain walls and make your home smell bad. It contains acidic compounds that corrode metals and can etch glass. It can have serious effects you’re your physical health and damage your belongings. When is something considered damaged? In order to understand more fully how smoke effects a home and the damage it can cause, let’s consider an outline of the smoke damage process and what can happen if smoke damage isn’t taken care of properly and quickly.

When Soot Is Not Cleaned Properly:

  • In minutes, smoke will settle into soot. Soot will cause permanent discoloration of any porous material it lands on. Discoloration can also be made on materials like marble, alabaster and most plastics found in a household.
  • Since soot is acidic, in hours it can start to corrode metal and tarnish appliances, electronics and many other belongings.
  • Painted walls will become stained as well as clothing.
  • Fiberglass bathroom fixtures will begin to yellow, along with many other appliances, such as washer, dryer or refrigerator.
  • Grout lines between tile will also begin to stain (it’s also porous) and will eventually need to be replaced.
  • Wooden furniture will most likely need to be refinished, as well as flooring.  
  • Any carpet in the home will be permanently yellow and smoke removal will be basically impossible in a few days.
  • Silver is irreparably corroded and even glass, crystal, and china become etched.

Why is Smoke Dangerous?

If you expose yourself to smoke and soot you may experience irritation of the skin and eyes. It can also cause damage through inhalation or ingestion. Since airborne soot particles aren’t visible, you may be affected and not even know you’ve been in contact with it. Once soot enters your blood stream, it can cause several health problems. A few can be, respiratory issues, shortness of breath, bronchitis, asthma, or much worse. The affects can have even more long term and severe effects on infants and toddlers who are still developing their respiratory systems.

Smoke and soot not only smell bad and look terrible, but as we are seeing, can affect your health in a negative way. Therefore, it is so important to take care of smoke damage as soon as you possibly can. Don’t delay in calling a professional restoration company.

Odor Caused by Smoke

After a fire, a homeowner is overwhelmed. As we have discussed, smoke and soot can damage property and belongings. Items need cleaned or replaced in a timely manner. Can anything that can be done to fix the smell?

The good news is, there is a solution to smoke odor! Remember that the most important step is getting to the source of the smell and removing it. Below we will discuss just three deodorization techniques used to get your home smelling clean and fresh.

Ozone Machines

This method destroys bacteria molecules that produce the smoke odor. Ozone is made up of 3 oxygen atoms which allows itself to become attached to other molecules and change the actual structure of the molecules. We know, it sounds complicated, but the end result is the end to smoke odor!

HEPA Filtration

HEPA stands for high-efficiency particulate air, this system works at removing odors by filtering the air.

Thermal Fogging

A thermal fogger rids air of odor by neutralizing all odor particles.

How Much Does Smoke and Fire Restoration Cost?

Each situation is different and one fire restoration project can differ greatly from another. Typical costs for clean-up after a fire can range anywhere from $3,000 and $26,000. Although, if you are only looking for smoke remediation  the cost will be anywhere between $200 to $1,000. It all depends on the furniture, clothing and anything else that needs to be cleaned.

Contact Us

If you are interested in calling us, you can reach us at 937-507-2927. You may also wish to visit our Contact Us web page to make an appointment.

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