Fire Restoration Success Restoring Soot-Covered Covina Drywall

11/1/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO technicians clean soot-covered walls after a house fire in your Covina home. "Like it never even happened."

Fire Damage Cleaning Techniques Can Save Smoke-Damaged Materials

When a fire occurs, it leaves more than just visible damage. Soot and smoke can profoundly affect your drywall, leaving unsightly stains and lingering odors. Many homeowners assume that fire-damaged drywall is a total loss, but that's not always true. SERVPRO® of Azusa / Covina has the expertise to assess and restore drywall.

Professional Fire Damage Cleanup in Covina

Fire restoration in Covina requires specialized knowledge and equipment to clean soot and smoke damage properly. When you call SERVPRO of Azusa / Covina, our team of pros will inspect your property to determine the extent of the damage and whether the drywall can be salvaged. In many cases, it's possible to avoid replacement and restore the existing drywall.

Advanced Techniques for Cleaning Soot

One of the first steps in restoring fire-damaged drywall is to clean off the soot. SERVPRO uses specialized equipment to lift soot from surfaces without damaging the drywall underneath. We use HEPA vacuums and robust cleaning solutions to scrub the walls for heavier soot layers.

• Dry Cleaning Sponges: Effective for wiping away light soot without leaving residue.
• HEPA Vacuums: Designed to capture fine particles, ensuring soot doesn't spread.

Sealing and Painting Over Fire-Damaged Drywall

If the soot stains are too stubborn to remove, SERVPRO can seal the drywall with a special primer that locks in any remaining discoloration or odor. After sealing, a fresh coat of paint will finish, making your Covina home look and smell as good as new. This process is much faster and more cost-effective than replacing entire sections of drywall.

With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced technicians, SERVPRO of Azusa / Covina can handle your fire restoration needs. Whether it's soot-covered walls or lingering odors in your Covina property, we are Here to Help®; call us today at (626) 387-4111.