When fire damage hit a basement laundry room, SERVPRO techs were on the scene quickly to clean it up. They have advanced equipment for the removal of both wet and dry smoke residues without marring services. In cases where embedded odors remain, sealants give the room a fresh start.

Soot particles can exist smaller than the human eye can see and still bring big odors if they remain on-site as a reminder of the previous fire damage in Wayne properties. Technicians use negative air chambers and other methods assists with the removal of odorous airborne particulate. 

These were the tight quarters our technician, Daniel, worked in to clean the duct system at a Hamburg NJ fire.  Our technician is seen here cleaning the main trunk line of this homes ventilation system.

Seen here, our technician Daniel is in the process of cleaning soot and smoke residue off of a hard to reach ceiling loft area after the home suffered a serious puffback. The aftermath of a malfunctioning furnace puffback can leave walls, ceilings, carpets, furniture, drapes, and contents coated with a fine film of smoke and sooty streaks, sometimes throughout an entire home.

Cleaning up the mess is not a job for the amateur. SERVPRO of Wayne provides experienced technicians, trained to use specialized equipment, and techniques during the complete removal process of all damaged surfaces.

Detail cleaning from a puff-back smoke damage in a Vernon NJ home. A puff-back occurs when a furnace misfires and pushes smoke throughout the house.  The methods and cleaning products used to clean a puff-back are almost identical in cleaning a fire damaged home.

SERVPRO cleans up and restores this commercial banquet hall after a fire caused heavy smoke and water damage to the building. EMS crews were required to get this cleaned up fast so that scheduled events would not have to be cancelled, and parts of the building could remain open for operations.

SERVPRO of Wayne boarded up this residential home, for a past job located in Stockholm, and tarped the open roof and wall areas that were severely damaged by a fire. We later also provided services to remove the smoke and soot damages from the ceilings, walls, and other surfaces of this home.

The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage emergency.

Step 1: Emergency Contact, Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment, Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service, Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present), Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces, Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing, Step 7: Restoration

SERVPRO of Wayne provided Immediate Board-Up Services for this past residential home fire, located in Stockholm, NJ. Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, we can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. If you Have Questions About Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Give us a call at 973-546-4911.

SERVPRO installs roof, door and window protection by providing Board-up services to this residential fire in Wayne, NJ.

Following the unfortunate circumstances of a fire, and until cleaning and rebuilding can be performed, it is imperative to protect the structure from weather related secondary damages as well as from entry of unauthorized people and the unwary animal.