SERVPRO Identifies and Designates Fire-Damaged Elements in Morris Plains Properties for Professional Cleaning and Restoration

1/18/2020 (Permalink)

Structural Damage in Morris Plains from Fires May Mean SERVPRO Board-Up Service to Secure the Home

Fire Damage Morris Plains – Contents vs. Structural Cleaning

Many fires occur in a Morris Plains kitchen while food is cooking and left unattended. Before the chef realizes something is amiss, a fire starts engulfing the area around the cooking surface and causing nearby items to ignite. Firefighters usually squash the fire quickly; however, in the process, it creates even more damage. If you were wise enough to have a small fire extinguisher handy under the sink, maybe the fire damage was less, but still a mess.

SERVPRO provides fire damage cleanup services and reconstruction in the Morris Plains area. In addition to the fire and smoke restoration expertise of our technicians, we also are licensed to provide and coordinate repair of your building's structural elements.

Contents vs. Structural Cleaning
The materials in the immediate area, as well as the structure, can be damaged by the fire. Additional damage can be caused by the efforts of the firemen while squashing the fire. Smoke residue can also spread throughout the home, causing staining and odors.

Contents are those items that can be removed from the room or rooms and cleaned. Some items may have been damaged beyond repair. These items must be replaced. Building materials and fixtures include the basic structure of the home, such as cupboards, flooring, the walls, and more. In many cases, the structure can be cleaned, deodorized, and repaired. We strive to clean up and restore rather than replace fire-damaged elements.

SERVPRO assesses the damage and prepares recommendations regarding which contents and structural materials can be cleaned vs. replaced. For example, nonporous items generally are easily cleaned, while porous items may require specialized treatment or replacement.

The type of soiling is also an important consideration. Fires produce a variety of smoke residue based on the temperature of the fire and the material burned. Some of the smoke residues can be oil-based, requiring a different cleaning approach than water-based damage. SERVPRO uses these factors to decide whether to use a wet or dry cleaning approach as the team restores you home after a fire. We always pre-test items to prevent further damage.

We are a licensed General Contractor - License: 13VH06046200, and can help with all of the repair and construction work, saving time and reducing total costs.

Call SERVPRO of East Central Morris County at (973) 887-9100 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Boonton Township, Mountain Lakes, and surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.