Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Florida
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Fire damage does not end when the flames are extinguished. Smoke, soot, odors, and fire-related residues can affect areas throughout a property, including spaces that did not experience direct flame damage.
Hanes Environmental provides fire and smoke damage restoration services throughout Brevard County, Central Florida, and surrounding areas. We evaluate affected areas, document conditions, and provide cleaning, restoration, contents, and environmental services appropriate to the loss.
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Our Fire & Smoke Restoration Services
Fire Damage Assessment
We evaluate areas affected by fire and document visible damage, smoke residues, affected materials, odors, and other conditions that may require cleaning, restoration, or additional evaluation.
Smoke Damage Cleanup
Smoke can travel throughout a property and leave residues on surfaces and materials beyond the area of direct fire damage. We address smoke-affected areas and provide appropriate cleaning and restoration recommendations.
Soot Cleanup & Removal
Soot and carbonaceous particles can settle on building materials, contents, and other surfaces after a fire. We evaluate affected areas and provide appropriate cleaning and restoration services
Smoke Odor Removal & Deodorization
Fire-related odors can remain after visible smoke and soot have been cleaned. We evaluate affected areas and provide appropriate deodorization and odor remediation services based on the conditions at the property.
HVAC & Duct Contamination Concerns
Smoke and soot can enter HVAC systems and ductwork during a fire. We evaluate HVAC-related contamination concerns and can recommend appropriate cleaning, testing, or restoration when warranted.
Attic & Insulation Evaluation
Smoke can affect attics, insulation, and other areas that may not have obvious visible damage. These areas can be evaluated as part of the overall fire and smoke damage assessment.
Contents Cleaning & Recovery
Fire and smoke can affect furniture, personal belongings, equipment, and other contents. Our contents services can include inventory, packout, cleaning, and storage depending on the circumstances of the loss.
Environmental Sampling & Testing
When appropriate, environmental sampling and laboratory testing can help evaluate smoke residues, soot, indoor air quality, or other environmental concerns following a fire.
Fire & Smoke Damage Can Extend Beyond the Fire
A property does not need to have direct flame damage in every affected area for smoke and soot to become a concern.
Smoke and combustion byproducts can travel through open areas, wall cavities, HVAC systems, attics, and other pathways. Contents and building materials can also retain smoke residues and odors.
An assessment can help identify areas that may require additional cleaning, testing, restoration, or monitoring
Smoke and combustion byproducts can travel through open areas, wall cavities, HVAC systems, attics, and other pathways. Contents and building materials can also retain smoke residues and odors.
Smoke & Soot Testing
When testing is appropriate, Hanes Environmental can evaluate environmental conditions associated with fire and smoke damage. Potential areas of evaluation may include:
- Smoke residues
- Soot and carbonaceous particles
- Indoor air quality
- Smoke-affected building materials
- HVAC and ductwork concerns
- Attics and insulation
- Contents contamination
- Fire-related odors
Samples are collected following appropriate protocols and submitted to qualified/accredited laboratories for analysis when laboratory testing is appropriate.
Fire Damage Restoration & Contents Services
Hanes Environmental can address both the property and its contents following a fire or smoke loss.
Services may include:
- Structural cleaning
- Smoke and soot cleaning
- Odor remediation
- Contents cleaning
- Contents packout
- Contents inventory
- Climate-controlled contents storage
- Restoration recommendations
- Environmental assessment and testing
Contents services may also be available when another contractor is handling the structural restoration.
Why
Hanes Environmental?
Environmental Assessment & Restoration
Hanes Environmental provides both environmental assessment/testing and property damage restoration services. This allows fire and smoke losses to be evaluated from both an environmental and restoration perspective.
Detailed Documentation
We document relevant conditions, affected materials, photographs, testing results when applicable, and other information needed to help establish the scope of a fire or smoke loss.
Testing When Appropriate
Not every property loss requires environmental testing. When testing is appropriate, samples can be collected and submitted to qualified/accredited laboratories for analysis.
Florida Experience
Owner-operated by Alan Hanes, Hanes Environmental has provided environmental assessment and property damage services in Florida since 2008.
Fire & Smoke Restoration in Brevard County & Central Florida
Hanes Environmental provides fire and smoke damage restoration services in and around:
Brevard County: Melbourne, Palm Bay, West Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Titusville, Satellite Beach, and Cape Canaveral.
Central Florida: Orlando, Winter Garden, Windermere, Ocoee, Apopka, Winter Park, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Sanford, and Altamonte Springs.
Statewide commercial and specialty projects are available by arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a property have smoke damage without direct fire damage?
Yes. Smoke can travel beyond the area where a fire occurred and may affect building materials, contents, HVAC systems, attics, insulation, and other areas of a property.
How do you test for smoke damage after a fire?
The appropriate assessment and testing methods depend on the type and circumstances of the fire. Evaluation may include visual inspection, documentation, environmental sampling, and laboratory analysis when appropriate.
How do I know if soot is still in my home?
Visible residue is one indication, but smoke and soot can also affect less obvious areas. An assessment can help identify affected surfaces, materials, contents, HVAC systems, and other areas that may require additional evaluation.
Can smoke and soot get into HVAC ducts?
Smoke and soot can enter HVAC systems and ductwork during a fire. HVAC systems can be evaluated for potential contamination and appropriate cleaning, testing, or restoration can be recommended based on the conditions found.
Does insulation need to be removed after smoke damage?
Not necessarily. The appropriate response depends on the type and extent of the smoke exposure and the condition of the insulation. An assessment can help determine whether additional cleaning, testing, removal, or restoration is appropriate.
What is carbonaceous particle testing?
Carbonaceous particle testing can be used to evaluate certain particulate concerns associated with combustion and fire-related contamination. Whether testing is appropriate depends on the circumstances of the property loss.
What should be tested after a house fire?
Testing needs depend on the circumstances of the fire and the concerns identified during assessment. Potential areas of evaluation can include smoke residues, soot, indoor air quality, HVAC concerns, and other environmental conditions.
Need Fire &
Smoke Damage Restoration?
If your property has experienced a fire or smoke loss, Hanes Environmental can help evaluate the affected areas and determine the appropriate cleaning, restoration, contents, and environmental services.
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