Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration in Norman, OK

Trusted Fire Damage Repair Services Near You

Time is critical when dealing with fire and smoke damage. Even after flames are out, damage progresses through heat, soot, and lingering chemicals. That’s why having a local, 24/7 fire cleanup team on call is essential.

At PuroClean of Norman, we respond swiftly across the Oklahoma City metro and southern suburbs. Our goal is to stabilize your property, limit secondary harm, and minimize costs.

We also understand the emotional stress: loss of precious belongings, safety fears, and disruption to your daily life. We treat your property like our own and restore it with care. Using advanced remediation methods often avoids full replacements, saving your money and time.

Our technicians are IICRC‑certified and deeply trained in fire & smoke restoration protocols. You can expect safe, thorough, and code‑compliant recovery.

The Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration Process:

1. First, we assess the extent of damage caused by fire, smoke, soot, and the water used to extinguish the fire.
2. Next, our technicians will remove non-salvageable items, such as non-perishable food and burned clothing. Items able to be saved may be restored either on or off-site.
3. We will then secure your property from intruders by providing board-ups and tarps where needed. 
4. After, the team removes excess water, drying the affected areas to avoid further water damage.
5. Once the property is dry, our technicians remove soot from surfaces and items using specialized equipment. Unseen biological and chemical pollutants will then be removed, followed by smoke odor removal.
6. Finally, PuroClean of Norman removes any remaining smoke, dust, and debris and completely sanitizes the property.

PuroClean of Norman Fire Damage Restoration Services Include:

Smoke Odor Removal and Professional Deodorization

We analyze the type of smoke (dry, wet, protein) and apply the most effective method for long-term odor neutralization. Depending on severity, we may use ozone treatment, thermal fogging, vapor modification, or hydroxyl generators. These approaches are particularly effective for stubborn protein smoke from kitchen fires or when dealing with porous building materials.

Emergency Cleaning and Sanitation

After the fire, acidic soot can cause further damage. We quickly clean affected surfaces with specialized chemical agents to prevent corrosion, discoloration, and residue buildup. This includes ceilings, walls, floors, cabinetry, hardware, and more. We also sanitize the space to help ensure a safe return for occupants.

Pack-Outs and Contents Cleaning

We document, inventory, and pack your salvageable belongings, transporting them to our offsite facility for restoration. Items like furniture, electronics, and textiles are cleaned using ultrasonic tools, dry cleaning, or deodorization chambers depending on material sensitivity and damage type.

Temporary Protection/Board-Up

To prevent further weather damage or unauthorized entry, we board up broken windows and doors and provide roof tarping where needed. This is especially critical in storm-prone areas like Moore or Newcastle, where post-fire exposure to rain or wind can worsen conditions quickly.

Carpet and Pad Removal

Smoke odors often permeate deeply into carpeting and underlying pads. When they can’t be fully salvaged, we carefully remove and dispose of damaged materials, documenting everything for your insurance claim. We also assess subfloor damage that may not be immediately visible.

Puff-Back Cleaning

Furnace puff-backs, typically from malfunctioning oil-burning units, can coat walls, ceilings, and vents with oily soot. We perform detailed cleaning of HVAC systems, ductwork, and affected surfaces using HEPA vacuums and degreasers, ensuring complete soot removal and preventing recontamination.

Do’s and Don’ts After a Fire

Fire Damage Restoration Services FAQs

Below are questions typically asked by our PuroClean customers:

What Is Smoke Damage?

Smoke damage refers to contamination and harm caused by smoke and combustion byproducts, not by heat or flames alone.

Soot, residues, acids, and lingering odors can infiltrate surfaces deeply. Smoke tends to damage porous materials (carpet, fabric, drywall), tarnish metals, discolor wood, and leave residual odor long after visible cleanup.

Because soot can be oily, it transfers easily, making early cleaning critical. Left untreated, smoke compounds can etch glass, corrode metal, and worsen over time.

What are the Different Types of Smoke Damage?

• Protein Smoke – Originating from burning food, grease, or organic materials. It is highly penetrative and often requires ozone or thermal fogging for complete odor neutralization.
• Wet Smoke – Heavy, sticky, and typical of synthetic materials or plastic combustion. Remediation often combines dehumidifiers, air movers, surface cleaning, and aggressive chemical agents.
• Dry Smoke – Lighter smoke produced from wood or paper fires. It’s less adhesive, but still harmful; it’s usually addressed by surface cleaning, HEPA filtration, and standard deodorization.

What is the Impact of Smoke Damage on Your Property?

Depending on fire size, ventilation, and materials involved, smoke can:

• Deeply penetrate drywall, wall cavities, and structural framing
• Leave film or haze on electronics, glass, and metal
• Create corrosion or staining on kitchenware, appliances, plumbing
• Trigger odor retention in carpets, fabrics, and insulation
• Cause discoloration or yellowing, especially in older homes or historic finishes

The sooner remediation begins (ideally same day or next day), the better chance of saving more materials and reducing odor persistence.