Soot and Ash Removal

Complete Decontamination and Restoration Service

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Smart organisations use Ideal Response

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Ken and Sheila Davies, Orpington

“We would absolutely without hesitation use Ideal Response again, and happily recommend them for fire clean and full restoration as the service was fantastic, particularly thanks to the building element we were returned to our property far quicker than we imagined.”

Soot and Ash Removal

Complete Decontamination and Restoration Service

This is a service for:

Business customers
Domestic customers

Following a fire, it is imperative that you take quick action to prevent secondary damage from ash and soot. This is why Ideal Response offer a 24/7 rapid response; we can be onsite within 2 hours of receiving your call.

Our experienced and qualified technicians will adopt the best methods for removing soot and ash, preventing further damage in the process. With the use of HEPA rated filtration equipment, we ensure that all ash and soot particles are actually removed from the area and not just redeposited around the building.

Once on site, we will strip-out where required, clean and restore – ensuring a thoroughly clean, decontaminated and safe environment for you to return to with minimal disruption.

If left untreated, both soot and ash can cause further damage. As the particles for both are so small, they can easily be ground into the fibres of materials, resulting in staining and making them much harder to remove. They also both present serious health risks. Due to their particularly small particle size, they are easily inhaled into the lungs, causing respiratory issues. Exposure to soot has also been linked to various skin cancers.

Sometimes, once the ash and soot have been cleared away, a lingering foul odour can persist. We also offer an odour neutralisation service which is guaranteed to eliminate 100% of all soot and ash odours .

For a comprehensive ash and soot removal service, contact us today.

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Ken and Sheila Davies, Orpington

“We would absolutely without hesitation use Ideal Response again, and happily recommend them for fire clean and full restoration as the service was fantastic, particularly thanks to the building element we were returned to our property far quicker than we imagined.”

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Smart organisations use Ideal Response

Soot and Ash Removal

Neutralise and eradicate corrosive ash and soot deposits.

Following a fire, it is imperative that you take quick action to prevent secondary damage from ash and soot. This is why Ideal Response offer a 24/7 rapid response; we can be onsite within 2 hours of receiving your call.

Our experienced and qualified technicians will adopt the best methods for removing soot and ash, preventing further damage in the process. With the use of HEPA rated filtration equipment, we ensure that all ash and soot particles are actually removed from the area and not just redeposited around the building.

Once on site, we will strip-out where required, clean and restore – ensuring a thoroughly clean, decontaminated and safe environment for you to return to with minimal disruption.

If left untreated, both soot and ash can cause further damage. As the particles for both are so small, they can easily be ground into the fibres of materials, resulting in staining and making them much harder to remove. They also both present serious health risks. Due to their particularly small particle size, they are easily inhaled into the lungs, causing respiratory issues. Exposure to soot has also been linked to various skin cancers.

Sometimes, once the ash and soot have been cleared away, a lingering foul odour can persist. We also offer an odour neutralisation service which is guaranteed to eliminate 100% of all soot and ash odours .

For a comprehensive ash and soot removal service, contact us today.

Soot and Ash Cleanup Experts
- Specially trained technicians
- Industry leading BIOSWEEP® technology
- Total eradication of odours, guaranteed
- End to end service from remediation to repair
- Effective limitation of cross contamination
Major Loss Experts

With experience in dealing with major loss claims in excess of £120k, you can rest assured that no job is too big. We know that a fire or flood can cause catastrophic damage to both residential and commercial properties. If quick action isn't taken to mitigate secondary and structural damage the repair bill can soon start racking up.
Advanced Technology

We use cutting-edge industrial hygiene and drying technology to decontaminate and dry affected areas within minimal time, ensuring the least disruption to your home or business. Our experience, combined with our remote monitoring technology, allows us to return you to business as usual in the most cost effective way possible.

Frequently Asked Questions on Soot and Ash Removal

How quickly can Ideal Response be on the scene?

Our fully qualified technicians can be onsite within 2 hours of receiving your call. At Ideal Response, we appreciate that action has to be taken fast to mitigate secondary damage. If left to sit, ash can go on to cause irreparable damage due to its acidity. We understand that the longer the delay, the harder and more costly the cleanup will be - reactions within the damaged material can continue to occur long after the flames have been extinguished.

Our fully qualified technicians can be onsite within 2 hours of receiving your call. At Ideal Response, we appreciate that action has to be taken fast to mitigate secondary damage. If left to sit, ash can go on to cause irreparable damage due to its acidity. We understand that the longer the delay, the harder and more costly the cleanup will be - reactions within the damaged material can continue to occur long after the flames have been extinguished.

Answer 1 23rd May 2017
Ideal Response IRG Ltd
What is the difference between ash and soot?

Soot is an oily, visible substance that easily stains. It is moved around the building by the smoke and is the black substance produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter. Ash is incombustible - it is the remnants left by substances burning. It is too heavy to be moved around by smoke and is therefore usually found around the base of the fire's origin. Both ash and soot pose health risks and both can be acidic, causing further damage to building materials and furniture if left to sit.

Soot is an oily, visible substance that easily stains. It is moved around the building by the smoke and is the black substance produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter. Ash is incombustible - it is the remnants left by substances burning. It is too heavy to be moved around by smoke and is therefore usually found around the base of the fire's origin. Both ash and soot pose health risks and both can be acidic, causing further damage to building materials and furniture if left to sit.

Answer 2 23rd May 2017
Ideal Response IRG Ltd
Can't I just use my normal vacuum to clear up ash and soot?

No! A normal household vacuum is not adequate for clearing up ash or soot. A normal household vacuum will redeposit the particles around the building, in some cases this can include previously unaffected areas. A HEPA filter is required to "trap" the particles.

No! A normal household vacuum is not adequate for clearing up ash or soot. A normal household vacuum will redeposit the particles around the building, in some cases this can include previously unaffected areas. A HEPA filter is required to "trap" the particles.

Answer 3 23rd May 2017
Ideal Response IRG Ltd
What are the health risks of ash and soot?

Soot has been linked to a variety of skin cancers and its small particles can also cause respiratory issues. As they are so small (2.5 microns), they are able to travel to the lower lungs - where the gas exchange occurs in the alveoli. Ash particles usually end up bigger than those of soot, so while they are less likely to reach the lower lungs, they can still cause respiratory issues and aggravate existing conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Soot has been linked to a variety of skin cancers and its small particles can also cause respiratory issues. As they are so small (2.5 microns), they are able to travel to the lower lungs - where the gas exchange occurs in the alveoli. Ash particles usually end up bigger than those of soot, so while they are less likely to reach the lower lungs, they can still cause respiratory issues and aggravate existing conditions such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Answer 4 23rd May 2017
Ideal Response IRG Ltd