When a fire starts, soot residue and vapors are carried by rising and expanding air to surfaces throughout your home. This happens repeatedly until the fire is out. The soot residue however has built up on your home’s surfaces in layers. The layers of this soot can be extremely difficult to remove, and the damage can be extensive.

Immediate remediation is key in avoiding higher than necessary costs. The longer inspection and cleanup is delayed, the higher costs of restoration are. Here are the effects that fire and smoke can have on a home.
• First, within minutes materials because to yellow, such as plastics and marble and can discolor permanently.
• Then, within hours acid residues can stain grout in bathrooms, countertops and furniture may discolor, and uncoated metals will begin to tarnish.
• Finally, within days painted walls will begin to turn yellow permanently, upholstery stains become permanent, wood furniture will require refinishing and vinyl floors will need to be replaced.
• Within weeks, your costs could substantially escalade. Carpet fibers will yellow, glass, crystal, and china will need to be replaced due to etching pitting caused by exposure to acid soot, and anything silver plated may be corroded permanently.
The cleanup process should take place as quickly as possible not only to salvage some of your belongs, but also to rid your home the odor of smoke.

Trust LBR Construction to handle all your fire damage restoration needs. Our licensed professionals are highly trained and equipped to handle any level of fire and smoke damage. We understand the urgency in the aftermath of a fire, which is why we guarantee prompt response and on-site assessment. With a focus on thorough cleanup, our top priority is to remove all signs of fire, smoke, and water damage to restore your property to its pre-loss condition. Don't wait, call LBR Construction now for a complete fire damage restoration solution.