Fire & Smoke Damage
Fire & Smoke Damage in Bellevue, WA
Soot, smell and water
Smoke moves through the whole home, into closets, fabrics and ductwork, and the water used to put the fire out needs drying like any other water damage. Fire restoration covers securing the home, removing debris, drying, cleaning soot with methods suited to each surface, and treating the odor.
In condos and townhomes, smoke and water often reach neighboring units too, so tell the building manager or HOA early.
After the fire
- Go back in when cleared
- Only when the fire department says the home is safe.
- Leave the HVAC off
- Running it can spread soot through the ducts until it's been checked.
- Don't wipe the soot
- It can smear and set into surfaces; leave cleaning to the contractor.
- The fire report
- Bellevue releases reports through the City Clerk's Office once the investigation is complete: 425-452-4283 (city page).
How it works
Four steps, one phone call
Call
Tell whoever answers what happened, where the water or smoke came from and your ZIP code.
Connect
You're put through to an independent restoration contractor serving your part of the Eastside.
Assess
They inspect, measure moisture, explain what has to come out and give you their price.
Decide
Hire them or not. The agreement is between you and the contractor.
Questions
Common questions
Can smoke odor be fully removed?
Usually, when the soot causing it is cleaned out, including from ducts and contents. Odor that lingers usually means soot is still somewhere.
What happens to my belongings?
Many can be cleaned. Fire restoration companies often pack out contents for cleaning and list what can't be saved.
Will the contractor deal with my insurer?
A contractor can discuss the damage with the insurer's adjuster, but in Washington negotiating a settlement on your behalf requires an adjuster's license (RCW 48.17.060). See insurance in Washington.
Also
Other kinds of damage
- Water Damage CleanupLeaks, overflows and failed appliances: water out, materials dried and checked, damage repaired.
- Condo & Townhome LeaksWater through the ceiling from upstairs, or your leak reaching the unit below: what to do and who to tell.
- Broken & Frozen PipesA supply hose that let go or a pipe split in a cold snap: water off first, then extraction and drying.
- Rain & Storm FloodingOverflowing gutters, flooded window wells and water in the lower level after heavy rain.
- Crawl Space WaterStanding water, soaked insulation or a torn vapor barrier under the house: pumped, dried and checked.
- Sewage Backup CleanupSewage up through a floor drain, tub or toilet: contaminated materials out, surfaces cleaned and sanitized.
- Mold RemediationMold after a leak, in a crawl space or from condensation: moisture fixed, area contained, materials removed.
Water, smoke or mold
Get a restoration contractor on the phone
One call connects you with an independent contractor serving Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Issaquah, Sammamish and Mercer Island. Say what happened, where the water came from and how long it's been wet.
Something wet that shouldn't be? Call now.
Your call goes to an independent restoration contractor that works in Bellevue and on the Eastside.
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