How long does it take to restore a house after a fire?

• <div><p>On average, you should expect the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-fire-restoration-takes.htm">fire damage restoration process to take</a> two weeks, but the timeline can vary widely depending on the extent of the damage and the type of fire damage you have. Minor cooking fires that you’re able to extinguish yourself may only take a day or two to clean soot and remove smoke odors, while restoring an entire section of a home or fixing structural damage after a major house fire can take six to 12 months. Ask your professional for a more accurate timeline for your specific project. </p></div>

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Q: How long does it take to remove smoke damage?

• <div><p>Smoke damage remediation time will depend on the extent of the damage, but most remediation takes between one day and one week. Homes that require significant material restoration will take longer than homes that only have minor smoke damage to clean. A smoke damage restoration pro can estimate how long it&rsquo;ll take to get you safely back in your home. </p></div>

Q: How likely is a chimney fire?

• <div><p>Depending on who&rsquo;s doing the estimating, about 22,000 to 25,000 chimney fires happen each year in the United States. Given the fact that millions of Americans have fireplaces (and chimneys), that means chimney fires aren&rsquo;t exactly common&mdash;but they&rsquo;re not rare, either. Since they&rsquo;re so dangerous, it&rsquo;s important to take precautions to prevent them.</p></div>

Q: How do you get a smoke smell out of your house?

• <div><p>Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.</p></div>

Q: Does drywall need to be replaced after smoke damage?

• <div><p>You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It&rsquo;s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2023
He was great, and new what he was doing. If I have any other problems with my water system. He will be the one I call.
Greg Kabanuk Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2023
It will not let me leave one star. My father is 85 & lives in OC. He's been using Roth Heating & Cooling for many years for all household system maintenance & repairs. His 50 gallon water heater went out. He called Roth and they replaced it. It's in the garage & easy to get to. There were no...
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Reviewed in May 2020
Chinook Plumbing came out to determine why our Grundfos water pump was making more noise than it should. They were great in being willing for us to send them an audio file electronically which they sent to the pump manufacturer. They used the information sent from the manufacturer and worked...
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Reviewed in August 2017
We actually used another repairman. St Crispin's. Dropoff was at 605 E 2nd, The Dalles. This is Ernie's Lock and Key Shop. We needed to drop off before Friday and expect the repair by mid week. Our son was visiting from MO and needed his shoes repaired immediately as he had no other shoes with...
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Reviewed in May 2017
Within minutes of arriving Ben surmised that our problem was indeed water damage. Very extensive water damage. As he started to point out how the bamboo floor in my hallway and bedrooms was all starting to bunch up in a slight mound, our kitchen cabinets were wicking up moisture about 5 inches...
Minuteman Construction LLC
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Reviewed in February 2015
Thank you, thank you to Lester Cherry of Cherry Plumbing! We own a small business and because of a simple plumbing problem we couldn't deal with ourselves, we had to shut down the water. No water, no business for us. I phoned 6 different plumbers in the Tillamook area over a 24 hour period and...
Cherry Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in August 2012
Paul Niehaus was the buyers real estate agent on the sale of my parents house, which I have Power of Attorney. Paul allowed the buyer to poke holes in the ceiling, instructed the inspector to poke additional holes in another ceiling and the buyer backed out. The only damage in the bedroom...
Windemere
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Reviewed in February 2012
After fixing the leaky valve under the bathroom sink, I called Bryan to install plumbing for a new refridgerator. The prior fridge didn'd have the water and ice maker in the door. We thought we would have to run a new line under the house but when I mentioned that my water heater was just...
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Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.

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Prokleen is your #1 expert in Restoration & Environmental Services serving all of Jackson and Josephine counties, locally owned and operated for over 20 years. We are a licensed general contractor specializing in disaster restoration including but not limited to; Water, Fire, Wind, Asbestos and Smoke Damage. We also specialize in Mold Testing and Mold Remediation along with Biohazard Cleanup.

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