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Smoke damage restoration accompanies every fire damage restoration job. Recently, we were called to a financial institution who had the adjoining unit damaged by fire in Portland, Oregon. The smoke odor was very heavy and required several steps to correct the damage. Initially we had to construct a wall that seperated the two units above the ceiling. This helped tremendously. The air flow from the adjoining unit was stopped.

Now with the smoke odor penetration blocked, we were able to move on to the second phase of smoke damage restoration, removing the damage building material that had absorbed the smoke odor…. ceiling tiles, insulation, items that are very pourous with the ability to retain the smoked air. These items are replaced prior to completion of the project, with new of course.

As part of the treatment plan we cleaned the commercial HVAC system. The air duct cleaning helped quite a bit. We generally clean and seal the ducting as the smoke odor will remain if this critical step is not performed.

Painting also had to be performed in the entire facility, as the smoke penetrated the paint and could not be cleaned. This critical step seals the smoke odor in and prevent any further off gasing of the smoke odor.

Cleaning is probably the largest portion of removing smoke odor. In this particular case we had to pre-clean all of the walls, wipe down all hard furiniture, and hot water extract all soft materials (carpet and upholstered chairs). At this point the smoke odor removal service had delivered tremendous relief.

The final step in smoke damage restoration is to ozone the entire area for a few days.

For more information on fire restoration, smoke damage restoration, smoke odor removal, fire damage restoration, water damage restoration, water removal, water extraction, mold damage, mold restoration, mold remeditation, crime scene cleanup, death scene cleanup, unattended death cleanup…

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Recently our water damage restoration efforts have included all levels of water damage in Portland Oregon. Currently we have a 4 story commercial building that flooded due to a fire sprinkler line freezing. The water damage was extensive. Four floors of condos suffered severe damage. As a restoration company, it is our responsibility to limit the damage as fast as possible. In this particuloar situation, it was quite extensive, there were 5 days of a 6 man crew in just demolition. In full, there were 8 condos effected by the water loss.

When approaching a water damage restoration project there are several factors that must be considered:

What type of water (category 1=clean water, category 2=grey water, or category 3= black water).

How much water was released in the loss? The more water dispursed in the loss, the longer the dry time.

What is the construction of the building? Materials used in construction, building design, age of costruction, etc.

Personal consideration must be given to the residents. Are there special health concerns that must be factored into the restoration plan.

Safety issues: Electrical appliances, outlets, lighting fixtures…all of these can relay electricity into the water or wet surfaces that can cause risk of electrical shock. Additionally wet surfaces may be slippery and there will be risk of a slip injury. Overhead drywall can begin to loose its strenghth as it softens from exposure to water damage, the drywall can fall. Biological growth assosciated with contaminated water can cause illness and even life threatening risks to people with compromised health conditions.

To properly assess a water damage restoration project, a company must have proper training in water damage restoration. Our company carries IICRC certifications and understands the correct procedures to follow in all water damage restoration losses.

Our extensive knowledge of the insurance industry will prepare you for the things to expect as to the overall process of filing a claim, the drying of your home or business, mitigating damages to your home or personal contents, and the restoration process.

Our restoration services are extended to the Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington area. Feel free to browse the rest of our website and call for you free property loss inspection.

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