Smoke Damage
Columbus Ohio

Smoke damage is more serious than people think. That smoky film is everywhere, even after you’ve put the fire out. It settles into your walls, ceilings, furniture, vents, and places you wouldn’t think to check. And the smell doesn’t go away either.

Here in Columbus Ohio, we’ve repaired smoke damage from house fires, kitchen accidents, electrical fires, and other disasters. We’ve even seen smoke damage that was caused by a neighbor’s house fire. Our team at Campbell Restoration is here to make your cleanup a lot easier, no matter how the fire started.

Give us a call to tell us about your situation and learn more about how we can help. We’ll schedule a visit and give you a free estimate on our smoke damage restoration services. We’re here to help you get back to normal, whether you’ve had a major house fire or just need minor cleanup services.

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Types of Soot We Can Clean

Fires aren’t all the same. And each type of smoke damage takes a different cleaning approach. Here’s how we deal with each type of smoke damage:

Dry Smoke

When things like wood and paper burn, they produce fast, super-hot fires that put off dry smoke. Dry smoke leaves dusty soot everywhere. It’s one of the easier types of soot to clean, but it spreads way further than where the fire was and it can settle into hard-to-reach places. The good news is that we can easily clean this kind of soot with vacuums and dry sponging since dry soot comes off without smearing. Wet smoke is another story…

Wet Smoke

Plastics, rubber, and oil-based materials put off wetter smoke when they burn, which is much harder to clean. The residue is thick, sticky, and a nightmare to get rid of, to be honest. To make things worse, it has a strong smell and it smears if you try to wipe it away. But we’re always up for it. If you have wet smoke damage, our team will carefully degrease your space with special cleaners and save as much as we can.

Protein Smoke

Kitchen fires leave protein smoke behind. You can’t always see it, but we guarantee you’ll smell it. The smell hangs on to your walls, cabinets, vents, and even your kitchen appliances. It’s one of those smells you instantly notice when you walk into a room, and it takes special cleaners to get rid of it. When you call us after you have a kitchen fire, we’ll scrub your kitchen with our enzymatic cleaners until the odor is gone.

Our Fire Restoration Services: From Smoke Removal to Construction

Our Fire Restoration Process

Every fire restoration job is different depending on the type of fire you had and the extent of the disaster, but we’ve outlined our general restoration process for you below. This is how we get your home or business back to normal again:

Inspection

We start by walking through your home or business to see how far the smoke and soot spread. Our team takes notes on what needs to be cleaned, what can’t be cleaned, what can be repaired, and what needs to be completely rebuilt. Once we know what your fire restoration job will take, we’ll give you our estimate and get started on your cleanup.

Air Cleaning and Removing Smoke in the Air

Smoke particles can hang around in the air for days after your fire’s out. To make things worse, they can be kicked back up again after they settle. That’s why our first order of business is running air scrubbers and filtration systems to clear your air.

Surface Cleaning

We clean your walls, ceilings, floors, appliances, everything. The soot is everywhere. Our team carefully degreases wet smoke residue to save as much as we can.

Smoke Odor Removal

The job isn’t done after everything is cleaned. We still have to handle odor removal. Smoke odors settle into your carpet fibers, drywall, furniture stuffing, and other places you wouldn’t expect. Our team uses ozone machines and thermal foggers to get rid of even the most stubborn odors. We offer a lifetime smoke odor-free guarantee, so you won’t have to worry about smoke odors coming back after we’re gone.

Structural Repairs and Construction

We can also take care of your repairs if the fire did structural damage. Our construction team has experience doing drywall, flooring, framing, you name it. No need to hire multiple contractors for your fire damage repairs.

Final Walkthrough

Before we call it done, we do a final inspection with you. And with our lifetime smoke odor-free guarantee, you can call us if you notice smoke odors after we’re gone. We’ll come back to track down the odors and eliminate them for good.

We Help With Insurance After Your Fire

Dealing with fire and smoke damage is already overwhelming. That’s why we jump in to help with insurance paperwork. We’ll take photos and document all the damage during our inspection so we can put together a clear report for your insurance company. Our team knows what kind of details your insurance company will want. We help you keep track of everything to make your claims process as smooth as possible.

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Health and Property Risks of Lingering Smoke Odor and Soot

Smoke and soot don’t just smell bad—they can create real problems for both your health and your home. These risks are why fast, professional cleanup and odor removal is so important after a fire:

Health Concerns

Tiny particles left behind after a fire can get into your lungs and cause breathing problems, especially for kids, older adults, or anyone with asthma or allergies. The smell itself can also cause headaches or nausea in some people.

Damage to Surfaces

Soot can stain your walls, ceilings, furniture, and flooring. Over time, it can even damage electronics and corrode metal surfaces. If it’s not cleaned up properly, it can keep spreading and make things worse.

Odors That Stick Around

Smoke odors can settle deep into your carpet, insulation, and even drywall. Basic cleaning won’t get rid of it—it needs to be treated with the right equipment to actually clear it out.

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FAQs About Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

We get a lot of questions from people who need smoke damage remediation for the first time. Here are a few of the ones we hear the most:

How long does the cleanup take?

It really depends on the scope of the damage. Small cleanup jobs might only take a day or two if the smoke didn’t get far. Big projects, where the smoke travels all over and settles deep into your walls and flooring, can take a week or longer.

Can you really get the smoke smell out completely?

Yep! We have a lot of tools at our disposal. We use special cleaners, ozone machines, thermal foggers, air scrubbers, and HEPA vacuums to remove smoke odors for good.

Will my insurance cover smoke removal?

Most homeowners’ policies cover fire damage restoration and smoke removal. We can help you go over the details of your policy and work with your provider.