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We offer turnkey Fire and Smoke restoration services!
Houston Fire Damage Restoration
As a full service Houston Fire Damage Restoration company, Steam Express has the professional fire damage teams that are trained and prepared to handle complete remodeling and odor removal from the ceilings, attics, and walls to the floors, doors and basement.
Quick Response and 24/ 7! We offer complete turnkey restoration services, Residential or Commercial.
Houston Fire Damage Restoration
• Fire Damage & Smoke Damage Clean-up & Repair
• Water Damage Clean-up & Repair
• Water Extraction/Water Removal & Dehumidification
• Mold Remediation/Mold Removal
• Catastrophic Storm Clean-up & Repair
• Move Outs & Contents Restoration
• Electronic Equipment Clean-up
• Document Drying & Restoration
• Contents Claim Inventory Service
Houston Cleaning Services
• HVAC & Air Duct Cleaning Dallas
• Cleaning of Trauma/Crime Scenes, Suicide, Vandalism
• Dallas Hazardous Waste Cleaning
• Cleaning of Ceilings, Walls & Floors
• Deodorizing
Some things you may not know about smoke:
• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, using holes around pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.
Our trained and experienced professionals know that smoke can also penetrate deep within cavities of the structure - causing damage and odor which is hidden from view. It's their knowledge of building systems which helps them to investigate and determine exactly how far the smoke damage has actually spread. That's why you should only use a trained professional to survey the loss site. They will be able to determine the exact extent to which fire, smoke, heat, and moisture affected the building materials and your valuable contents.
There are different types of smoke. A key point that a professional will test for is the type of soot. Types of soot include:
• Wet Smoke Residues - From smoldering fires with low heat. These are sticky, smeary residues with pungent odors. Difficult to clean.
• Dry Smoke Residues - Fast burning fires at high temperatures produce these. These give dry, powdery, small, non smeary smoke particles as a residue.
• Protein Residues - Accompanied by pungent odors, these nearly invisible residues discolor paints and varnishes.
• Fuel Oil Soot - Often found as furnace puff backs, which distribute fuel oil soot.
• Other Types of Residues - Miscellaneous residues, such as tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher exhaust also need cleanup.
Tips for Cleaning After A Fire
After a home fire Steam Express has a handy list to offer you, a friend, or a loved one. Check it out and take the right steps towards reclaiming your life.
What To Do After A Fire
1. Minimize movement inside the home to prevent soot accumulation in carpets and upholstery.
2. Wash hands regularly to avoid moving soot damage to walls and furniture.
3. To avoid soot tracking, place clean towels down in high traffic areas of the home. Also consider covering the furniture.
4. Chrome objects can be cleaned using a small amount of Vaseline or oil.
5. House plants can accumulate a lot of suit. Be sure to wipe off both sides of all of the leaves on any foliage around the fire damaged home.
6. Replace your HVAC filter.
7. Protect your lungs by placing a double layer of cheesecloth over air registers to absorb soot.
What NOT To Do After A Fire
1. Do Not Wash Walls - It is trickier than it looks. Consult a Steam Express professional.
2. Avoid canned food stored near heated areas.
3. Avoid cleaning electrical appliances. They may have shorted or become dangerous during the cleaning process.
4. Avoid turning on wet ceiling fixtures. The wiring may be permanently damaged and therefore need to be replaced.
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