Unfortunately, just because first responders extinguished the fire in your residence does not mean your worries are over. Smoke, heat, and soot act on diverse materials differently, often leaving a long-lasting mark that only professional intervention can resolve.
The Damage the Disaster Can Do
Fire damage in North Las Vegas homes can have a widespread impact. While homeowners face the pressing need for mitigation and recovery solutions, multiple construction systems and materials in the house can become impacted simultaneously, requiring different cleanup approaches.
- Drywall and Plaster
Drywall is highly porous, quickly absorbing smoke odors and soot particles. It also warps with intensive heat, sometimes completely. Although plaster proves stronger, it might still crack under excessive heat. Restoration involves removing the damaged sections and cleaning up any remaining materials to eliminate odors and contaminants.
- Flooring
Hardwood floors can become charred, whereas carpeting deeply absorbs smoke and soot. Due to high heat, vinyl and laminate flooring often melt or warp. Restoration calls for special cleanings of salvageable materials, while irreparably damaged floors must be removed and replaced.
- Cabinets and Woodwork
Wood surfaces, including cabinets, trim, and furniture, are susceptible to charring and smoke staining. Even when the wood seems fine, it often has lingering smells. We will clean and refinish salvageable wood and replace the ones that are too far gone.
- Electrical Systems
Fire can melt wires, destroy outlets, and ruin insulation—hazardous conditions that can persist well after a fire has been put out. We usually rewire and replace affected parts to ensure your home’s system is safe. An outside company may be needed to repair complex electrical system repairs.
How Absolute Water Restoration Handles Fire Damage
Absolute Water Restoration utilizes innovative techniques, equipment, and products to deal with fire damage. The process can involve many steps, which include:
- Inspecting the damage, whether hidden or open, using modern inspection tools.
- We use HEPA-filtered vacuums and chemical sponges against smoke damage to remove the particles without cross-contamination.
- Thermal fogging and ozone treatment neutralize odors, so your house smells fresh.
- We repair damaged drywall, flooring, and woodwork; we may replace them when necessary.
Our team focuses on a comprehensive process: cleaning and structural repairs to make your North Las Vegas home safe, clean, and livable again. Let Absolute Water Restoration guide you through each step of fire damage recovery, which begins with a single phone call to us at (702) 500-1500.