09/02/2026
The fire was out in 20 minutes. The soot kept eating the house for another 72 hours.
Most homeowners think the damage stops when the flames do. It doesn't.
Soot is acidic. It etches countertops, corrodes door handles and light fixtures within 24-48 hours, and bonds smoke odor into your drywall, insulation, and framing at a molecular level.
Wiping it down with a damp cloth? You just spread it.
The first 48 hours decide how much of the home gets saved. If you've had a fire anywhere in Saint John or Eastern NB, don't wait for the insurance call to start. Call us first.
Swipe through to see exactly what soot is doing to your home right now.
For every situation, choose Elevation Restoration.