Fire Damage Restoration Sherman Oaks

• Seal doors and windows leading to other rooms to limit smoke and soot migration.
• Cover HVAC returns and supplies to prevent circulation of soot and odor-laden particulates.
• Build polyethylene containment around the work zone to protect clean areas.
• Maintain negative air pressure with HEPA-filtered equipment so particles stay inside containment.

Deodorization of Fire-Affected Areas

Lingering smoke odors can persist in porous materials after a fire. For fire restoration Sherman Oaks projects, we remove char and soot at the source, then apply targeted deodorization to return the space to a fresh, neutral condition.

• Use of professional odor counteractants and sealers after cleaning.
• Thermal fogging, hydroxyl, or ozone treatment (as conditions allow) to neutralize odor at a molecular level.

Cleaning & Sanitation of Structure, Fixtures & Contents

Materials that cannot be restored—such as severely charred components—are removed. All other surfaces are cleaned using methods matched to the type of residue (dry soot, oily soot, or protein smoke).

• Dry and wet cleaning techniques selected for each surface.
• Damp wiping with appropriate fire-residue solutions.
• HEPA vacuuming of surfaces and dust to capture fine soot.
• Corrosion control for metals and electronics where feasible.