Restoration
Fire & Smoke Damage Remediation That Works
Fire damage restoration requires removing soot and char without causing further damage to already-compromised materials. Dry ice blasting is the only cleaning method that removes smoke and soot contamination without water, chemicals, or abrasion — making it the standard choice for structural timber restoration and fire damage remediation.
Surfaces we've taken
down to honest metal.
- →Unlike wet cleaning, dry ice blasting introduces no secondary water damage to already fire-compromised timbers, masonry, and materials
- →Unlike chemical solvents, there is no toxic residue left on surfaces — important in a site that will be inhabited again after reinstatement
- →Unlike sanding or wire brushing, dry ice preserves the original surface profile of timbers, enabling assessment of actual char depth and structural loss
- →Unlike abrasive blasting, the dry ice process is safe on charred and fragile materials where abrasive media would cause further material loss
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- Removes soot without causing further damage to charred or fire-affected surfaces
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- Deodorises simultaneously by physically removing smoke-contaminated surface layers
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- Non-toxic process — no additional chemical contamination to a fire-damaged site
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- Faster than traditional wet cleaning methods, reducing reinstatement costs
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- Restores structural timbers to assessable condition, enabling reinstatement rather than replacement
Fire restoration work is typically carried out in coordination with loss adjusters, building surveyors, and reinstatement contractors. We can provide documentation of the cleaning process for insurance purposes. All staff are trained in working safely in fire-damaged structures.
Things people ask first.
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- Does dry ice blasting work on soft furnishings and upholstery?
Dry ice blasting is not suitable for soft furnishings, carpets, or upholstery — these require specialist textile cleaning or disposal and replacement depending on contamination level. Dry ice blasting is most effective on hard surfaces: timber, masonry, concrete, metal, and plaster.
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- Can it completely remove smoke smell?
Dry ice blasting significantly reduces smoke odour by physically removing smoke-contaminated surface layers and deposited hydrocarbon residue. In most cases this eliminates the primary odour source. Residual odour in porous materials (brick, concrete, plaster) may require additional specialist deodorising treatment depending on the severity and duration of smoke exposure.
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- Is the process safe for plaster and lath ceilings?
Yes, with appropriate pressure settings. We assess the condition of plaster before work begins. Sound plaster on lath is cleaned safely. Where plaster has been loosened by heat, moisture, or structural movement, we identify these areas and advise on removal rather than cleaning.
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- Will my insurer cover the cost of dry ice blasting as part of fire restoration?
Many insurers recognise dry ice blasting as an approved fire restoration technique because it reduces reinstatement costs by preserving structural timbers rather than requiring replacement. We recommend discussing the method with your loss adjuster before work begins. We can provide quotations in a format suitable for insurance claims.
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