Fire Damage Repair New York City

3/14/2022 (Permalink)

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Candles can add a warm, inviting look to your home and give off a pleasant smell. Candles can burn homes if they are not taken care of.

A homeowner accidentally set fire to his daughter's bedroom after leaving a candle burning. The flames were also ignited by a fan. Although firefighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly, the smoke damage in the room was severe.

Removing Charred Items

The damage caused by the candle in the room had to be repaired. The homeowner/ adjuster must approve the techs before they can dispose of any items. This ensures that homeowners are informed about every step of the restoration process. It also ensures that SERVPRO(r),'s actions don't fall outside their insurance coverage.

Testing before Cleaning

Before using any solution, it is crucial to test for smoke residues. This will help ensure that the correct agents and methods are being used. The temperature of the fire and the objects that were harmed by the flames can affect the amount of residue. You can find both dry and wet smoke in the same area.

Techs use dry cleaning sponges for removing the dark, fine smoke often found on walls. Solvents are often used to remove wet smoke from surfaces.

Odor Control for the Bedroom

The removal of charred items can reduce fire odors. Hot air expands in a fire and can push odorous smoke into porous objects. The same methods of odor control, such as thermal fogging, can often be used to remove the stench.

Duct Inspection

The fire started in the bedroom of the daughter's room, but the family still used the HVAC. It was possible that the soot could spread through the ductwork and into the rest of the house.
SERVPRO(r), technicians eliminated all traces odors from the air ducts.

SERVPRO(r), Restores properties that have been damaged by fire to preloss condition.