Smoke damage in New York properties can happen due to accidental fires triggered by cooking mistakes, malfunctioning appliances or equipment, electrical fires, etc. The degree of destruction or damage to the property may vary depending on various factors. Still, the most common effects include residues of smoke particles on many surfaces, appearing as corrosion and discoloration. As a property owner, it can be a distressful sight to bear. You may wonder if it’s possible to get rid of this ever. You can also look for ways to entirely restore the damage. We at Zicklin Contracting can offer practical damage control and improvement solutions to meet your needs. Our team serves commercial and residential clients from Queens to Brooklyn.
Fires leave trails of smoke damage on the property. These signs must be properly inspected to counter their long-term effects through efficient mitigation and reconstruction efforts. Our smoke damage restoration experts employ advanced techniques to improve the situation of the property and its belongings.
Impact assessment
Smoke intrudes different surfaces and materials. Its acidic nature can weaken structures and lead to discoloration and corrosion. Without professional intervention, the damage will deteriorate over time. The restoration technicians will first determine whether it is wet, dry, protein, or fuel smoke damage. Each creates different effects on the materials. For instance, dry smoke is a powdery substance that spreads quickly, causing severe internal and external damage. Wet smoke is caused by less intense fires, visible as black residues. These can hamper metal parts of the structure. Discolored paint and smell in the kitchen can be identified as protein smoke caused by cooking or malfunctioning appliance fires. Commercial spaces and garages are susceptible to fuel smoke, which becomes thicker over time, making it challenging to repair surfaces and fabrics.
Restoration techniques
Without adequate cleaning and rebuilding initiatives, smoke damage can become permanent. Smoke smell, discoloration, and corrosion signs will be visible. Nevertheless, our experts can mitigate these effects, too, through their active approach. Our team will ensure the area is adequately ventilated before cleaning anything. Safety measures will be practiced. Experts can turn off HVAC systems to prevent the spread of contaminants. We will replace the filters, too. The first few items to get our attention will be porous synthetic and other materials. These can become discolored. Clothes, wall paint, flooring, wood items, and metal surfaces will be treated immediately for protection.
