Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Rockford, Illinois
Local (815)547-9600 or (888)4PDR-NOW
Local (815)547-9600 or (888)4PDR-NOW
- Emergency Board Ups
- Fire Damage Clean Up
- Smoke Odor Removal
- Contents Restoration
- Water Damage Cleanup
- Reconstruction
- Soot Residue Cleaning
Why Paul Davis?
- We can get you back into your home faster. Our specialized equipment and training means most fire repair and restoration jobs are completed more quickly than conventional reconstruction methods.
- We can save your personal possessions. We can clean and restore contents (e.g., furniture, clothing, artwork, electronics and computers) back to their prior condition.
- We help relieve the burden of dealing with the insurance claims process. We will work with you and your insurance company to help speed the settlement of your claim.
At Paul Davis Restoration, fire damage restoration is one of our core services. We restore homes and personal belongings from fire-related damage ranging from major structure fires to electrical shorts. Our licensed restoration contractors have the expertise, experience and, above all, empathy for homeowners who have experienced a house fire.
Paul Davis Restoration responds to many fire and smoke emergencies caused by:
- Cooking oil or grease
- Portable space heaters, clothes irons
- Cigarettes, matches or candles
- Electrical shorts, blown fuses, exposed wiring
- Lightning strikes
- Vandalism, arson
What is a Puffback?
A puffback is a sudden explosion of soot into the air caused by a furnace or oil burner malfunction. Many times the force of the explosion causes the duct system to vibrate, which loosens up accumulated soot and blows it into the circulating air. Unless this soot is removed quickly, while utilizing professional cleaning agents and methods, permanent damage may occur and soot will spread throughout your entire home. Puffbacks are most common during the late fall months, when the furnace is being turned on after a long summer.
How do I know if I have a puffback?
A puffback will most likely occur gradually, before you ever realize your furnace or oil burner is malfunctioning. A puffback can be present in various forms and some are easier to detect than others. In severe cases, either light or heavy soot will cover a majority or all of the home. If the soot is light and fine, it may look very similar to dust. However, once cleaned, this "dust" keeps reappearing. Sometimes "soot webs" may appear; these webs look similar to cobwebs, but are darker in color and may also be accompanied with a strong oil scent. In other instances, the puffback may be very faint and occur over an extended period of time. You may start to notice soot on your hands after touching walls or flat surfaces, or see streaking after cleaning an area. Either way, the longer the soot is left on any surfaces, the longer it takes to clean.
What should I do after a puffback?
Shut off the heating system and contact your insurance agent or a certified restoration specialist.
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Rockford, Illinois
Each Paul Davis franchise is independently owned and operated.
Each Paul Davis franchise is independently owned and operated.
