Fire Damage Clean-up

2/18/2020 (Permalink)

Fire damage to a house poses issues beyond the obvious. The flames leave behind charring, smoke damage to the structure and contents, and in major cases, water damage from fire fighting efforts to put out the fire.

One of the most challenging situations a Hesperia / Apple Valley homeowner can experience is fire damage. Billowing smoke coats surfaces quickly, and charring results in structures being unable to be restored.

Tear-Out of Fire Loss

One of the first steps is to remove charred building materials. Ruined door frames, and insulation that has taken on smoke damage all require removal and disposal. SERVPRO technicians carefully remove these items, usually leaving only the studs and framing supports.

Cleaning of Smoke Residues

The remaining smoke-damaged areas are cleaned with SERVPRO-exclusive chemicals, specially designed for situations like structure fires. For stubborn residues such as wet smoke (created by burning plastic or rubber), solvent-based cleaners are usually required to lift the smoke and clean the affected surface.

Air Quality Measures

SERVPRO techs concentrate on the removal of airborne particulate matter, like soot and ash. They use air scrubbers fitted with HEPA filters to capture such matter. This assists in improving air quality and also reducing foul odors that typically arise from structure fires.