Fires can result from many things - furnaces, burning candles, arson, and electrical fires. No matter the cause, Universal Restoration Services acts quickly to contain the damage and assess the scope of restoration. Our team works closely with your insurance company to expedite the recovery process, immediately working to get the facility back to normal as soon as possible. If not contained quickly, fire, soot, and smoke damage can result in any of the following:

Immediate Damage:

• Acidic soot residue stains plastic surfaces, grout, and porous stone
  
• Paper and books discolor
  
• Furniture finishes begin to yellow
  
• Metals begin to tarnish

Damage Within Days:

• Soot settles in electronic equipment causing malfunction
  
• Walls permanently discolor
  
• Acid from soot and smoke causes metals to rust and corrode
  
• Upholstery and curtains become permanently stained

Damage Within Weeks:

• Content and structure may be unsalvageable

Universal Restoration Services has successfully restored many different types of institutional properties damaged by fire, including universities and Houses of Worship. Universal Restoration Services utilizes only the most modern techniques and chemicals to remove soot and smoke stains, and to mitigate any resulting flood damage.