Colorado Springs Fire, Smoke & Water Damage Repair Restoration Company

Our Colorado Springs fire, smoke and water damage restoration team moves immediately to assess the damage, accurately estimate the time and materials to fix the problem and, finally, use the proper procedures for a complete and lasting restoration. Duraclean's professional Certified Technicians use various methods of power washing, ultrasonic cleaning, ozone, and specialized cleaning solutions to resolve the clients misfortune effectively and quickly. Big or small, Duraclean's Colorado Springs based After-The-Disaster Team will handle it all.

• 24 hour, 7 day-a-week emergency fire, smoke and water damage restoration response available.
• Furniture Computerized estimates.
• Pack-outs available with computerized contents inventory.
• Trained, certified technicians.
• Complete deodorization service.
• Sanitizing service.
• Contents cleaning & storage.
• Carpet, rug, furniture and drapery cleaning.
• Duct cleaning, sanitizing and sealing.
• Wall washing and ceiling cleaning.
• No hidden charges.
• Flower fresh cleaning since 1930.

The process of fire damage restoration involves putting your life and your possessions back as they were before the fire occurred. With fire damage restoration, your home, furniture and possessions are restored, if possible, saving you the expense of having to repurchase or recreate them.

Following a fire, the first step is to call your insurance company and have them survey the damage. Once you know what the insurance company will pay for, that will determine your budget and Duraclean Master Cleaners idea of any funding limitations. In some cases, the insurance company will reimburse you either before or after you pay Duraclean Master Cleaners, or your insurance company may require you to select a service provider and they will pay that vendor directly.

Next, Duraclean will work with you to determine what can be restored and what cannot. The first concerns will be whether or not the structure of your home is sound. Duraclean will complete a survey of the building and check for foundational flaws that may have occurred during the fire. If they decide that your home can be rebuilt on the same foundation, they will clear that expense with your insurance company and you.

An examination of personal property is next to decide if any of the post-fire flaws are fixable. While we may not be able to fix the personal property directly, we may know of a service or company that can help you find proper replacement of those items. As with the work on your home, the cost of this will be reviewed with both you and your insurance company.

There may be some items in your home that have escaped damage but need to be moved during cleanup and restoration. Duraclean Master Cleaners will provide for packing and storage of these items off site to ensure their continued safety.

Once the fire damage restoration is complete, your home should be as safe as it was when you first moved in?if not safer. You should not be able to find any traces of fire, smoke or water in the home.

If you've recently had a small fire in your Colorado Springs home or office, you may be fortunate in that there was no damage due to the fire itself, however there was probably damage from smoke that can be particularly invasive and difficult to clean.

Types of Smoke Damage
After a fire, the first step is to inspect the affected areas in your home or office to determine the level of fire and smoke damage. As you look around you will notice discoloration on items that have suffered smoke damage. Just because an item in the room is not discolored, do not assume that it is undamaged.

Smoke is incredibly insidious and can cause invisible damage to your plumbing, your fabrics, books and other paper documents. Only a smoke damage restoration professional understands what to look for and where to look for it in terms of identifying smoke damage.

Breathing in the smoke fumes can pose allergy and respiratory threats to your family and pets. By calling in a professional to help assess and remove the damage, you can prevent illness and protect your safe home environment.

Wet or Dry Smoke Damage
Smoke damage is classified by the type of smoke that caused the damage. Smoke that is from a high temperature fire that was extremely fast burning, like from dry wood or highly flammable, organic substances, would be classified as dry smoke. Smoke from a slower fire that smoldered for a long period of time would be classified as wet smoke.

Wet smoke and dry smoke have different traits and require different cleaning methods. Dry smoke can often be cleaned from surfaces using a wet cloth and soap. It will infiltrate fabrics, but after a normal washing they will likely return to normal.

Wet smoke is a different case entirely. Wet smoke often has a strong smell and may require professional assistance to clean fabrics and surfaces. Using the wrong cleaning method to clean smoke damage can result in further damage, thus it is always best to call in a professional.

Harmful chemicals
It's difficult to know for sure whether the smoke you are inhaling is from organic sources or is from chemical or chemically-laden wood and materials. The various pesticides found in wood or chemicals found in household cleansers can become toxic when burned and allowed to smoke. The professional cleaners at Duraclean of Colorado Springs have the equipment and breathing apparatus necessary to ensure a safe, thorough clean up.

I found this article from the USDA (Agriculture) in one of my online searches for information. Many homes end up with smoke damage inside the house after a serious fire outside the home. If you read this after you have experienced an outside fire, it will be very helpful in restoring the area outside your home. You will need to change the Santa Cruz info to your local area regarding persons to contact, but the information is helpful in putting your homestead back together on the outside. One of the best pieces of information is that last point made by the article:

DON?T Wait until the last minute to plan, design and install erosion, sediment or drainage control practices that may be necessary to safeguard your home and property before next winter. Note: The nature and extent of your restoration effort will depend on: degree of damage; time needed to get a site assessment; acquiring an appropriate plan and design; securing any necessary permits; lining up a contractor to do the work; and performing the needed work.

While we deal with living environments in your home, restoring your garden, patio, yard, etc. back to its previous state is a positive step in returning to the before-the-disaster scenery.

We hope this helps you in your situation.

If the above links don't work, here is the article page:

http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/cao/SummitFireRestoration.html