Is It Safe To Stay in a House With Smoke Damage?

No, it isn’t safe to stay in a house with smoke damage. Smoke contains harmful toxins that can irritate the lungs and cause respiratory problems and long-term health risks. Rainbow Restoration will work quickly to restore the house to livable conditions.

How Long Does Smoke Damage Last?

When left untreated, smoke damage will become permanent. After a smoke-damaging event, time is of the essence. The sooner restoration begins, the more successful (and often, less costly) it will be.

Can I Paint Over Smoke-Damaged Walls?

No. Painting over smoke damage will not remove the odor. Proper remediation should take place before a new coat of paint is applied.

Residential Smoke & Fire Damage Restoration Services

What Is Fire Damage Restoration?

Fire damage restoration is the process of cleaning, repairing, and restoring a home or property after a fire.

It addresses direct fire damage, as well as the lingering effects of smoke, soot, and damage from water used by firefighters to extinguish the flames.

What Is Fire Damage Restoration?

Services

After a fire, contact Rainbow Restoration® to start the restoration process.

After isolating affected areas to prevent the spread of smoke and ash, the cleaning, rebuilding and repair process begins. This includes replacing drywall and restoring salvageable furnishings and upholstered service through professional carpet cleaning services.
As part of the overall fire damage restoration process, Rainbow Restoration service professionals create a thorough plan for combatting smoke damage and lay out a cleanup process to remove soot and toxins.

To reduce smoke smell and other lingering air quality issues, odor removal services are also available.
While water is essential for extinguishing fires, it can also cause water damage to the property and even lead to the spread of mold.

Rainbow Restoration service professionals provide thorough water damage restoration services to remove standing water and other catastrophic effects of water after a fire.

The Process

Rainbow Restoration works closely with property owners, managers, and insurance companies to help households get their lives back on track fast after a fire, including smoke remediation and cleaning.

The fire damage restoration process follows a proven sequence of steps:

The fire damage restoration process outlined in five steps with an image of a Rainbow Restoration service professional entering a home with equipment.

1) Safety inspection:

Post-fire hazards will be identified and addressed before restoration begins.
2) Containment:

A containment zone will be established to isolate affected areas until repairs can be made.
3) Odor mitigation:

Service professionals will remove burned materials and deploy deodorization equipment.
4) Inventory and documentation:

Service professionals will complete detailed documentation for items that are destroyed or moved as a part of the restoration or content cleaning process.
5) Plan for further restoration:

Assess the extent of the damage and make a restoration plan.

Trust Rainbow Restoration for Residential Fire Damage Restoration

IICRC Certification

Rainbow Restoration’s fire damage remediation professionals are fully trained, certified, and licensed by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to ensure the highest quality of service.
Efficient Collaboration

Complete restoration services allow property owners, insurance professionals, and property managers to work through a single team. This collaboration means fire restoration is completed more efficiently while minimizing losses, and helps occupants return home faster.
24/7 Availability

Disasters happen at all hours of the day. Rest assured that there’s a team of service professionals just a call away –– day or night –– with emergency services and the quick response occupants desperately need in a crisis
Multi-Faceted Approach

Restoration after a house fire requires a multi-faceted approach. Rainbow Restoration uses its experience in disaster cleaning, contents cleaning, and water damage restoration to assist families in their recovery from smoke and fire damage.
Exceptional Customer Service

Rainbow Restoration service professionals are not only experienced, skilled, and specialized but provide courteous and respectful customer service at every job.
Backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise®

Residential restoration projects are backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise®. Service professionals go above and beyond by offering meticulous restoration, reconstruction, and disaster cleaning services.

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Find Residential Fire Damage Restoration Services Near You

With 24/7 emergency services, Rainbow Restoration is ready to assist. No matter the scale of the damage or scope of the project, Rainbow Restoration’s service professionals have the skills, equipment, and experience to complete smoke remediation and fire damage restoration services with care.

Call us to connect with a local expert.

Find a Rainbow Restoration Near You

Fire Damage Restoration FAQ

No, it isn’t safe to stay in a house with smoke damage. Smoke contains harmful toxins that can irritate the lungs and cause respiratory problems and long-term health risks. Rainbow Restoration will work quickly to restore the house to livable conditions.
When left untreated, smoke damage will become permanent. After a smoke-damaging event, time is of the essence. The sooner restoration begins, the more successful (and often, less costly) it will be.
No. Painting over smoke damage will not remove the odor. Proper remediation should take place before a new coat of paint is applied.

Residential and Commercial Services

From water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold removal, to specialty cleaning services, we have the expertise property owners can trust for complete restoration and cleaning after a disaster or emergency.

Water Damage Restoration

Restore properties after significant water damage from natural disasters or plumbing issues.
Learn more Water Damage Restoration
Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration

Remediation of structural fire damage, soot, and smoke stains to fully restore a property.
Learn more Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration
Mold Removal

Safeguard the health of occupants by eliminating potential health hazards and prevent further damage.
Learn more Mold Removal
Full-Service Reconstruction

Restore lives and rebuild properties after damaging events such as a fire, flood, or severe weather.
Learn more Full-Service Reconstruction

Customer Reviews

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I always recommend Matt at Rainbow. I've received multiple compliments from my insured's letting me know what a great job they have done, and how quickly they were able to get the job done. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a fast, honest, & reliable restoration contractor.

Tara S.
5/5
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I highly recommend Rainbow Restoration! They did an excellent job and were able to fit us in right after I called and their rates were by far the best I found. They take great pride in their work and that was apparent on the job they did.

Julie
5/5
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I just want to thank Mr. Al Watson, General Manager, and his crew for all their hard work they are doing at this present time to get my parents house back in good condition after our house fire we had.

Kevin J.
5/5
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