Odors After a Fire

4/15/2022 (Permalink)

Many times the insulation in attics can hold fire smoke odor.

During a home fire, there are so many troubles and worries that a homeowner will face. Knowing how troublesome home emergencies are was the inspiration for SERVPRO of Buffalo - Tonawanda to become a thing. SERVPRO of Buffalo - Tonawanda partners with homeowners and businesses to make fire damages "Like it never even happened®". But how do they take care of the aftermath of fire damages, like smoke damages?

Smoke damages are one branch of the different types of fire damages, but it is important to understand the behavior of smoke. Smoke rises to the upper levels of structures, so during the fire damage mitigation process, the technicians at SERVPRO of Buffalo - Tonawanda will inspect and examine all upper levels of a structure to inspect for soot and odor.  If the fire is on a second floor, attic insulation can trap smoke and allow the smell to linger, long past the fire. SERVPRO of Buffalo - Tonawanda’s team will remove the odorous insulation and then use special cleaning solutions and techniques to remove the smell from a home.