Services

Fire & Smoke Damage

As professional restoration experts, our staff are certified to professionally handle your fire and smoke damage clean up requirements. It’s not an easy job, so you’ll need professionals who are trained and experienced to handle the work in a safe and effective manner.

We also know we’re coming into your home, recreational property, business or commercial property following a time of stress; our restoration procedures for smoke and fire damage are methodical, proven and guaranteed.

From small-scale residential kitchen fires to large-scale commercial losses, Okanagan Restoration Services is experienced and ready to become immediately engaged in helping you begin the restoration process.

Fire & Smoke Damage Do’s and Don’ts

After fire damage it’s natural to want to jump right in and clean the building and contents. Timely action can be a help, but incorrect action can jeopardize or impede satisfactory restoration.

DO…

• clean and protect chrome trim on faucets and other brightwork by washing with detergent and applying a coating of Vaseline or oil
• blow off or brush-vacuum particles from upholstery, draperies and carpeting
• open windows for ventilation if weather permits
• empty refrigerator and freezers if electricity is off and prop doors open with a rolled towel or newspaper to allow circulation
• pour antifreeze in toilet bowls, tanks, sinks and tub drains to prevent damage if heat is off in the winter
• call a plumber to drain and blow out all water lines if heat is off in winter
• remove pets to a clean environment if heavy fire residue is present
• send a sample group of garments for cleaning and deodorizing in order to observe the results
• retain a contractor (Okanagan Restoration Services) to board up open windows roofs or other penetrations in order to prevent additional damage

DO NOT…

• wipe or attempt to wash fire residue from walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces
• use carpeting or upholstered furniture impacted with heavy smoke residues or debris
• use food items or canned goods exposed to heat
• turn on computers, TVs, stereos or electrical appliances until they have been cleaned and checked