Wildfire Resources | ServiceMaster Clean & Restore Sea to Sky

Why Immediate Action Matters

The 72-Hour Critical Window

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Hidden Damage Spreads Fast

Smoke and soot settle on surfaces and continue to cause corrosive damage. Irreversible etching can occur in as little as 72 hours without professional intervention.

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Structural Safety at Risk

Wildfire-damaged structures may be structurally compromised in ways that aren't immediately visible. Professional inspection is essential before re-entering.

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Delayed Response Costs More

The longer you wait, the greater the secondary damage — increasing restoration costs and reducing the number of items that can be salvaged.

Wildfire Recovery Tips

✓ What to Do

Contact ServiceMaster immediately at 778-770-1311
Contact your insurance company right away and report the damage
Document all visible damage with photographs before touching anything
Air out the structure if the exterior temperature is above 60°F (15°C) and the structure is safe to enter
Clean metal fixtures and hardware to prevent permanent tarnishing from acidic soot
Replace furnace air filters immediately
Tape damp cheesecloth over vents to prevent loose soot from spreading
Discard any opened food, beverages, or medications that may have been contaminated
Send smoke-damaged clothing to a qualified restoration cleaner — not a regular dry cleaner
Keep a detailed list of all damaged items for insurance purposes

✗ What to Avoid

Do NOT enter a structure until authorities have confirmed it is safe to do so
Do NOT touch any surfaces with bare hands — skin oils can permanently set soot stains
Do NOT attempt to wash walls, ceilings, or carpets yourself — improper methods can cause permanent damage
Do NOT use electrical appliances until they have been professionally inspected
Do NOT operate ceiling fixtures if there's any chance they've been exposed to water from fire suppression
Do NOT attempt any DIY restoration without consulting our technicians first
Do NOT discard any items until they've been documented and assessed for insurance

Our Process

How We Restore After Wildfire

Emergency Pre-Cleaning

We neutralize corrosive acids from smoke and soot before permanent damage sets in — the most time-critical phase of wildfire restoration.

Content Pack-Out

Salvageable belongings are carefully packed, inventoried, and transported to our facility for professional cleaning and restoration.

Structure Cleaning

Walls, ceilings, floors, and structural elements are thoroughly cleaned using specialized techniques appropriate for each surface type.

Deodorization & Rebuild

Complete odour elimination followed by full reconstruction to restore your property to its pre-loss condition.

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