Smoke Damage Defeats Most Cleanup Attempts, but Not SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties.

Smoke damage is one of the most difficult hazards to get rid of; the smell can last for years, and the particles can corrode even metal and stone. Smoke is invasive. It clings to upholstery, furniture, walls, your clothing, the dog… SERVPRO® of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties has the training and the tools to clean it up, remediate the damage, get rid of the odors, and restore your home and belongings. We are nearby, and we are Here to Help.® 

 
SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties 320-219-6505 

The United States Fire Administration (USFA) found that over 90% of homeowners report that there is some fire damage in their homes. This statistic doesn’t mean that over 90% of homeowners experienced a devastating fire that required firefighters to extinguish the blaze. It does show that even small, well-contained, easily extinguished fires can leave behind significant damage. Smoke and soot travel from warm areas to cool ones, from lower floors to upper floors, to certain metals, and through the air ducts (regardless of whether the HVAC is in use). Smoke (and soot, which we’ll include with smoke damage for the rest of this discussion) is a realtor’s nightmare because its smell is so tenacious, and its damage is so pervasive. Don’t worry, however, because the remediation of smoke damage is a battle that can be won – at least with the help of a professional restoration company such as SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties. 

Smoke damage gets worse over time, so call us at 320-219-6505 as soon as you can. We’re accustomed to working at any time and in any condition, so don’t worry about the time. Our emergency services are available 24/7/52. Because a quick response is an important part of a successful restoration, we are Faster to any size disaster. That doesn’t mean, however, that all is lost if you delay. Whenever you call, we can provide cleanup, damage remediation, odor elimination, and other restoration services. 

Restoration from Smoke Damage: A Specialty at SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties 

Smoke particles are the perfect storm of destructiveness: 

• Small and lightweight 
• Greasy 
• Corrosive 
• Smelly (if we were more sophisticated, we’d say “odorous” but you know that means “smelly,” so why bother?) 

These qualities mean that smoke: 

• Travels throughout the home, even far from the flames, to places you wouldn’t think to look (fortunately, our SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties professionals know to look) 
• Can stick to different materials until something jars them away 

• May end up back in places you thought you had cleaned 
• Corrodes drywall, upholstery, other fabrics, wood, stone, even metal 
• Keep stinking up the house 

Call us. We will: 

• Eliminate all the smoke 
• Remediate damage to your house and belongings 
• Get rid of odors 
• Clean and disinfect your home 

We make the smoke damage “Like it never even happened.”