Fire Damage

Fire Damage Restoration Process

Every minute counts after a fire. BELFOR provides rapid intervention to mitigate damage, control environmental risks, and begin structured decontamination/restoration. Our team focuses on securing your facility and preventing further losses through specialist techniques and proven protocols.

Damage Assessment

Our specialists conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the affected property, assessing the extent of damage, contamination levels, and what equipment or areas can be saved. This step is critical to planning an efficient and effective fire damage recovery strategy.

Loss Mitigation After Fire

Damage doesn’t stop when the fire is extinguished. In many instances, the damage starts after the fire. Residual soot, humidity, and chemical residues continue to corrode surfaces and degrade equipment. BELFOR initiates immediate loss mitigation activities by controlling the environmental conditions (humidity controlled), pre-cleaning, and application of preservation chemicals. Our post fire cleaning service helps buy critical time to make informed decisions.

Specialist Fire Damage Restoration and Decontamination

With over 30 years in Asia, BELFOR brings deep expertise in fire damage restoration and decontamination. We use specially formulated BELFOR chemicals and customised solutions and equipment, to clean affected sites, ensuring a fast return to operations with minimal disruption.

Fire Damage Restoration Process

Every minute counts after a fire. BELFOR provides rapid intervention to mitigate damage, control environmental risks, and begin structured restoration. Our team focuses on securing your facility and preventing further losses through specialist techniques and proven protocols.

Equipment and Machinery Decontamination

BELFOR restores damaged industrial equipment with precision and care. Using advanced decontamination techniques, we help clients avoid costly replacements and extend the life of valuable machinery.

Our process includes:

• Full dismantling of damaged components
• High pressure aqueous cleaning to remove soot and chemical residue
• 5-stage ultrasonic cleaning for rust removal and deep decontamination

These techniques allow us to restore electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems that would otherwise be considered total losses.

Building Decontamination After Fire

BELFOR provides full building decontamination after fire incidents to restore interiors and HVAC systems safely and effectively. We decontaminate and repair, when necessary. High-touch surfaces and materials are treated with industry-approved chemicals designed to neutralise corrosive residues and eliminate odours.

HVAC systems are carefully inspected and cleaned to prevent the recirculation of smoke particles and soot throughout the property. Ventilation ducts are cleared of contaminants, and filters are replaced to restore safe air quality.

We use a range of methods from high-pressure cleaning to advanced options like Soot Removal Film—an eco-friendly technique that lifts soot without damaging surfaces. Our comprehensive smoke damage restoration ensures that every surface is properly decontaminated, restoring your building to a safe, usable, and pre-incident condition.

Dealing With Smoke Damage

Once a fire has occurred inside a property, removing the smell of smoke can be difficult. If left untreated, smoke damage can turn walls yellow within a matter of days, even if they weren’t originally affected by the fire. If your property has been affected by a large fire, it’s important that you hire a professional restoration company, such as BELFOR, and do not attempt repairs yourself. If the smoke damage is not fully eliminated, it will cause ongoing problems for your business.

When carrying out professional decontamination after a fire, BELFOR will start by removing anything that can be removed from the property. At this stage, it will be necessary to evaluate what can be restored and what must be replaced. Restoration will then depend on the type of material and its value.

For complete peace of mind, engage BELFOR’s experts for reliable and comprehensive smoke damage restoration services.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a fire damage restoration service include?
   A fire damage restoration service typically involves assessment, soot and smoke removal, structural drying, decontamination, and odour control. BELFOR also offers equipment recovery, HVAC decontamination, and complete post fire cleaning service to help you return to safe operations quickly.
2. Why is professional smoke damage restoration necessary?
   Smoke damage restoration addresses more than just odour. Smoke particles can corrode electronics, stain surfaces, and compromise air quality. Without proper cleaning, these effects worsen over time, making professional intervention essential for long-term recovery.
3. How soon should I start fire damage recovery after a fire?
   Fire damage recovery should begin immediately once it’s safe to access the site. Residual soot and chemical by-products can accelerate corrosion and contamination. The sooner our team begins fire clean up services, the more we can salvage.
4. Can you restore fire-damaged industrial equipment?
   Yes. BELFOR uses specialist decontamination techniques to restore electrical and mechanical systems. From dismantling and high-pressure cleaning to ultrasonic decontamination, we aim to preserve high-value assets rather than replace them.
5. What types of properties can benefit from fire damage restoration?
   Our fire damage restoration service is suitable for commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. We work with data centres, manufacturing plants, offices, healthcare facilities, and more.
6. How is soot removed during the cleaning process?
   We use advanced methods such as Soot Removal Film, high-pressure washing, and chemical treatments depending on the surface type. These techniques remove residues safely without causing additional damage to sensitive materials.
7. What is the role of HVAC cleaning in fire damage restoration?
   HVAC systems can circulate soot and smoke particles if not cleaned. As part of our restoration process, we inspect and clean ducts, replace filters, and neutralise odours to restore indoor air quality.
8. Do I need a post fire cleaning service even if the fire was minor?
   Yes. Even a small fire can produce smoke and chemical residues that affect surfaces and systems. A post fire cleaning service ensures hidden damage is addressed and prevents long-term corrosion or odour issues.
9. How long does fire damage restoration take?
   Restoration timelines depend on the extent of the fire, size of the property, and contamination levels. BELFOR provides a detailed timeline after initial assessment to help you plan your recovery with clarity.
10. Why choose BELFOR over other fire clean up services?
    With over 30 years in Asia and a global footprint, BELFOR delivers proven fire clean up services using customised tools, proprietary chemicals, and expert-led protocols. We don’t just clean—we restore operations, assets, and peace of mind.