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  • How Did A Small Kitchen Fire Cause So Much Damage?

    How Did A Small Kitchen Fire Cause So Much Damage?

    Fires have a way of causing an incredible amount of damage in a home, no matter how small. At Tri Span, we specialize in complete fire damage remediation to ensure that your Los Angeles County area home is brought back to the condition it was before the unexpected fire.

    The Overwhelming Smell of Smoke

    One of the first things you notice when stepping back into your fire-damaged home is the overwhelming smell of smoke. Even small isolated fires in the kitchen can send the smell throughout your Los Angeles home. Experiencing a fire can be traumatizing. It’s important to completely rid the home of the odor to avoid feeling re-traumatized at the smell.

    Soot and Grime

    The black soot left behind after a fire is grimy and greasy feeling. It can coat walls, ceilings, flooring, and your personal belongings. You need experts in fire and smoke damage remediation to clean the soot completely out of your Orange County home. It will require a combination of cleaning, repainting, and replacing fire and smoke damaged items.

    Water, Water Everywhere

    The fire department that shows up to put out a Riverside County house fire will use a ton of water to get the blaze quickly under control. It’s beneficial to minimize the fire damage, but it sets up your home for different problems due to water damage. You need to have the water removed fast to avoid mold.

    Replacing Burned Materials and Appliances

    The home will begin to look and smell better as the damaged items and materials of your San Bernardino County home are replaced. Your kitchen and home will begin to look as good as new.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact our fire and smoke damage specialists at Tri Span and we will come out right away to assess the situation. We offer the right solutions for homes throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino County area.[/su_note]

  • Why Does My Home Still Smell Like Smoke After Fire Repairs?

    Why Does My Home Still Smell Like Smoke After Fire Repairs?

    When you have experienced a fire in your Los Angeles area home and have hired professional repair services, you expect that your life can go back to normal. A lingering odor of smoke means something has been overlooked and you have not received true remediation of the problem. At Tri Span, we believe in making sure that every step is followed to alleviate the complete problem.

    Hidden Fire Damaged Material

    If you hire repair services to handle the aftermath of a fire, they may not find all of the materials that are damaged or choose to cover over some damage without realizing the odors will be left behind. You need to make sure that repairs are made by experts that understand the importance of being thorough in removing and repairing your fire-damaged Los Angeles County home.

    Carpeting and Drapery In Other Rooms

    The fibers of carpeting and drapery in rooms that were not directly impacted by the fire can still suffer from smoke damage. Your San Bernardino County home will remain smelling like smoke until these items are thoroughly cleaned or replaced.

    Smoke On Walls, Shelving, and Personal Items

    Smoke from a fire in your Riverside County home can also coat the walls, shelving, and seep deep into your personal items. Bedding, clothing, stuffed animals, and many other items can retain the smell of smoke without looking damaged.

    Clean the Air Ducts and Vents

    The smoke from a fire in your Orange County home will follow the “path of least resistance” route. It means your air vents and ducts are not out of the question when it comes to smoke infiltration. It will coat the interior walls and leave the smell behind. Have these surfaces cleaned to eliminate the odor.

    Remove and Change the HVAC Filter

    The filter for the HVAC system will become soiled completely from the smoke in the air from a fire. It’s often forgotten about until you restart the system and the odor permeates the entire home. Shut the unit down and replace the filter.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact us at Tri-Span if you have experienced a fire and still have lingering smoke odors. We will investigate the problem and find you the most affordable solutions. We offer smoke remediation services to the entire Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside County areas.[/su_note]

  • Can My Fire Damaged Home Be Restored?

    Can My Fire Damaged Home Be Restored?

    The traumatic experience of a fire in your home is bad enough, but finding the professional help you need to clean and repair the damage can leave you wondering where to turn. At Tri Span, we will handle every detail necessary to make this process as smooth as possible.

    The Combination of Smoke and Water Damage

    A fire in your Orange or Los Angeles County home causes a great deal of damage from smoke, fire, and the water used to put the fire out. The smoke that coats walls, wood, flooring, counters, fixtures, and furnishings have to be removed through an intense cleaning process to remove the smell. The smoke coating your property is filled with carcinogenic chemicals that are harmful to touch and breathe. The standing and soaking water will begin problems with mold growth.

    How much of the home is destroyed?

    Hopefully, the fire has had limited impact and will not take much time and materials to bring it back to normal. You need to have a careful assessment and inspection done to determine the extent of the damage as soon as it’s safe enough to enter the home. The greater the damaged area is, the less likely it will be to put everything back in perfect working order. You might have problems that are deep within the structure and foundation of your Los Angeles area house.

    Will repairs cost as much as a new build?

    When the main beams and the basic structure of the home are severely damaged, the costs of repairs begin to skyrocket. The more materials and labor needed to reconstruct the burned areas, the higher the final costs. If the cost of completely refurbishing the home is equal to or more than the cost of a new build, you should carefully decide which route to take.

    Is there a sentimental or historical value to the home?

    At times, the price of refurbishing the damage is worth it to the owner, no matter how high. If the home is a generational family dwelling, or it holds historical significance to the Los Angeles or Orange County community, opting to pay for high repair costs over a rebuild might make sense. It’s a personal decision that can be tough to make.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact us at Tri Span if you have recently experienced a house fire. We offer all of the remediation and repair services you need to get your Orange or Los Angeles County home back in pre-fire condition quickly.[/su_note]