Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Flames from a raging fire, smoke, and soot combined with water shooting from the fire fighter’s hose – it sounds like something from a movie scene. But this is a real project for Arizona Total Home Restoration. We’re on call 24/7, ready to quickly respond to complex fire damage and restoration projects like this at residential and commercial properties. The professional fire restoration services offered by Arizona Total Home Restoration can return your property to its original condition – even when the damage is extensive.
Smoke and soot from a fire affect everything in its vicinity – whether touched by the flames or not. And smoke odor, smoke particles, and other pollutants can remain in your building for months if not properly removed. Our trained technicians handle wet smoke residue, dry smoke residue, protein residues, fuel oil soot, fire extinguisher residues, water (used to contain the fire), and mold if formed in wet conditions.
If water is used to contain the fire, in addition to possibly compromising the structural integrity of impacted buildings, the water now becomes Cat 3 wastewater (black water that is hazardous to humans).
Common Causes of Fires
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that heat-igniting combustible materials and chemical reactions are the most common causes of residential and commercial fires. Examples of these and other common causes of fires include:
- Cooking-related/equipment
- Heating equipment
- Electrical/faulty wiring
- Cigarettes and cigars
- Chemical vapors
- Arson
Wildfires also frequently cause property damage in Arizona.
Fire Damage Restoration Process
When you contact Arizona Total Home Restoration about your fire damage, we’ll quickly respond and employ an 8-step restoration process adapted for fire damage.
Step 1: Property assessment
- Assess the damage at the property.
- Describe initial observations and answer your questions.
- Recommend a plan of action.
Step 2: Testing
- Collect samples and perform testing/analyses to verify contaminant levels (possibly CAT 3* wastewater, mold, air quality, asbestos, etc.).
- Identify and stop water sources if applicable.
Category 3 (black water) – Black water is toxic to humans. Consumption of black water will cause serious illness or death.
Step 3: Contain impacted areas
- Isolate interior areas to prevent damage from worsening.
- Contain exterior areas to minimize spreading contamination.
Step 4: Water Extraction and Dry-out
- Remove contaminated water (using industrial-strength pumps, wet/dry vacuums, air scrubbers, dehumidifiers, and other extraction tools).
- Provide a contents pack-out and temporary storage service.
- Provide a dry-out and restoration service for critical documents and other important items.
Step 5: Debris removal
- Separate items that can be saved and ones that can’t be saved.
- Remove destroyed items and unsalvageable debris.
Step 6: Pack out, store, and clean items
- Provide a contents pack-out and temporary storage service.
- Clean equipment and fixtures.
Step 7: Cleanup
Initiate professional cleaning with antimicrobial, antibacterial, disinfectant, and deordorization treatments. Here are key points about the safety of the products used
- Chemicals like bleach or ammonia-based products are replaced with natural germ fighters.
- A wide range of products from the manufacturer, Benefect, is used; they include botanical essential oils proven to kill 99.99% of germs.
- Your property will be clean and germ-free without the odors, fumes, and other problems associated with chemical cleaners.
Step 8: Reconstruction
- Restore the property to pre-fire damage conditions.
- Schedule full remodeling or reconstruction as needed with services that are AHERA certified (through EPA) and IICRC certified; only certified commercial mold inspectors are used.
- Provide a 3-year workmanship warranty for commercial projects.
If fire has damaged your residential or commercial property, there’s no time to waste. You won’t smell so much as a hint of smoke when we finish your fire restoration project. Contact us about our 24/7 emergency services.
Arizona Total Home Restoration provides expert fire & smoke damage restoration services to Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, and the surrounding valley. Contact us today for a free quote.