AnyTime UK
Fire and Flood Damage Restoration and Emergency Services

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Smoke Damage

Fire and Smoke Damage, Cleanup & Restoration

Fire damage is very complex because of the unique behaviour of smoke. It is important to have trained fire damage and restoration specialists at the fire damage location.

At Anytime UK, our professional and well trained cleanup specialists examine the fire or smoke damage area and test the smoke to see which type of fire took place.

Not all smoke damage incidents are alike. Smoke damage comes in different flavours as below:

• Wet Smoke Damage - This is usually low heat, smouldering and has a pungent odour. It usually contains smoke webs that are more difficult to clean.
• Dry Smoke Damage - Results due to fast burning Fire at high temperatures.
• Protein Damage - This is virtually invisible and discolours paints and varnishes. This kind of fire damage has extreme pungent odour.
• Other Types Fire Damage - Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue are other types.
• Fuel Oil Soot - Furnace puff backs cause fuel oil soot.

Once the type of smoke damage is determined, evaluate the following:

• What can be restored versus what can be replaced due to fire and smoke damage
• The most effective fire & smoke cleaning method
• Conditions to the property before the fire damage occurred
• The full extent of the fire and smoke damage and loss
• Provide consultation to eliminate needless replacements

Flood Damage, Cleanup & Restoration

Whether you have one inch or one foot of water in your home or basement, you need to know how to clean up the flood or water damage. You should start clean up as soon as the water recedes. Flood cleanup and restoration specialists can handle every situation professionally and efficiently.

Flood damage cleanup specialists examine the water damage area and perform following tasks.

• Clean all clothing, bedding, rugs, curtains, etc. as soon as possible, disinfecting if necessary
• Clean and dry furniture and mattresses, using a bleach solution
• Thorough water extraction and removal of excess moisture
• Complete indoor air quality and humidity control
• Heavy-duty dehumidifiers and high-speed air circulators for complete humidity control