SERVPRO Cleans Up and Restores Blackwood/Gloucester Twp. Properties Affected by Smoke and Fire

11/15/2018 (Permalink)

Big or Small, Fire is a serious matter.

In your Blackwood/Gloucester Township home, a fire is a serious matter. Even a fire which is small and non-devastating can have consequences which are overwhelming. Some of these might not be apparent right away to the average person, which is why you need a professional company such as SERVPRO to help you clean up after a fire.
Listed below are some possible affects from a fire:
Structural Damage
The structure of your Blackwood home can be damaged by a fire. You need to be cautious when entering your home after a fire because of this damage. It is not reasonable to determine that all the floor supports are intact on your own. Therefore, an inspector needs to check your property for damage to the structure before you go back into it. When the damage is severe, you may have to board up the property for liability and safety reasons. Our SERVPRO technicians can also help you do this.
Smoke Residue and Odor
Most smoke particles are just 0.004 microns wide, which means they can work their way into all the nooks and crannies, from carpet to furniture, wallboard, and even insulation. Cleaning up smoke residue and odor becomes increasingly difficult depending on the volume of smoke, but also on the type of smoke which are present during the fire. Some materials which are natural, such as paper and wood, leave gray or black, ashy residues which are easier to clean up. Some inorganic materials, like synthetic fabrics and plastics, leave a smeary residue which is difficult and risky to clean up. SERVPRO can get rid of all residue and odors with special equipment, detergents, and deodorizers.
Water Damage
Most fires also lead to water damage. When firefighters try to put the fire out, they douse your home with water, which soaks everything which was involved in or close to the fire. If you do not act right away to dry out your walls, carpeting, and furniture after the fire, there is a high chance that mold and mildew growth begins in addition to the fire damage. Building materials degrade rapidly after being exposed to pressurized water.
 
Our SERVPRO Professionals are trained to handle this type of damage. We can dry out your home while doing the other cleanup work, as well as, clean up any mold damage and check for hidden mold.
 

Check out our Fire Damage Emergency Tips here.

Call SERVPRO of Blackwood/Gloucester Township right away after a fire. (856)227-7800. We will guide you through the whole restoration process to get your home back to its normal condition.