Significant Fire Damage in Fort Lee? Call SERVPRO To Aid in Remediation Assistance

5/25/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage is no DIY project. Call SERVPRO for all the services needed for your home.

How Professionals Help Homeowners Remove Fort Lee Fire Damage Residues

A household fire in Fort Lee is challenging for many reasons. Understandable fear for the safety of your loved ones causes immediate evacuation. When you view your home again, the damage appears devastating, and you have no idea what to do next. Our team of fire mitigation and remediation specialists have the training and experience necessary to assess the scene, devise a plan, and use industry best practices to return your dwelling to pre-fire condition.

Introduction to Soot Deposits

Fire damage to your Fort Lee home includes surface soiling from the materials combusted. As building materials and the contents of your home burn, they produce toxic gases, acids, chemicals, metals, dirt, and dust. Heated air currents and HVAC systems spread soot throughout all spaces in your house, where it attaches to surfaces and impairs air quality. The soot is acidic and corrodes building materials and contents. Depending on the materials burned, soot can have different consistencies and adhesive properties.

Safe Toxic Residue Removal

Our SERVPRO team masters Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) training in effective and efficient soot removal. Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) evaluate the attributes of the residues and select the appropriate products, tools, and methods to remove them. 

• Light, ashy deposits from hot-burning paper and wood vacuum up and dry sponge away easily. 
• Sticky, thick deposits from electrical shorts and smoldering fabrics need the application of cleaners with surfactants and wetting agents followed by agitation and removal of debris with sponges or cloths.
• Thin, highly malodorous protein-based deposits from food and grease often require solvents and abrasive cleaners or tools to loosen before wipedowns.   
• Specialized Fire Damage Recovery Equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE) shields our technicians during fire damage cleanup. We also consider containing the working spaces. Plastic sheeting defines the fire damage restoration area, which is sealed to prevent smoke and soot with negative pressure air scrubber systems. The air scrubber forces the contaminated air through HEPA filters and exhausts to the outside. This approach protects you and your family from toxic residues, and unaffected areas of your home remain clear of tracked or airborne debris. 

SERVPRO of Fort Lee is ready to respond to a fire damage emergency in your home round the clock. Call (201) 496-6024 to schedule an assessment and plan for mitigation and remediation as soon as the firefighting completes.