Berkeley Heights, NJ Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

Fires can be devastating for many Union County homes and businesses, even larger structures like Blue Star Shopping Center. As a home for more than 13,000 people, this threat is more common than it might seem. We can respond fast for effective mitigation.

What Are the Emergency Services for Fire Damaged Berkeley Heights Homes? 

The mitigation process is often among the most critical for improving the efficiency of restoration to come. Several emergency services can begin when our team first arrives, including necessary actions like fire debris removal and air quality improvement. Each of these mitigative actions helps us to manage:

- fire damaged homes

- fire damage restoration

- fire and smoke damage

- smoke remediation

Does Smoke Remediation Remove Malodors?

While it is often one of the final restoration efforts considered, there is a need to consider the appropriate actions for removing smoke odors from the property. Malodors exist from the combustion of many materials, requiring several products and deodorization tools to overcome them in a damaged residence. 

Berkeley Heights House Fire Clean Up After Soot 

Soot can be one of the hardest substances to remove and clean and fire-damaged homes and businesses. Because these thick residues can present a challenge, we have multiple removal techniques and products to help. Wet and dry cleaning efforts get used insert removal for local homes.

See more about house fire clean up and fire mitigation on our main service page. 

SERVPRO of Western Union County

Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Today (908) 791-9177

24-Hour Emergency Fire Restoration Service

Fire emergencies can happen day or night, on weekend or holidays. That’s why we provide 24-hour emergency fire restoration services, 365 days a year. Berkeley Heights residents can expect an immediate response time, day or night.

Faster to Any Size Fire Emergency

When fire and water damage strikes, a fast response is critical. We’re dedicated to responding immediately day or night to your Berkeley Heights home or business. A faster response helps to prevent secondary damage and helps to reduce cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Western Union County is locally owned and operated so we’re already nearby and ready to help Berkeley Heights residents and business owners with any-sized fire and smoke damage emergencies.

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Highly Trained Water and Fire Restoration Specialists

We are fire damage specialists. We get started quickly to get your home or business back to pre-fire condition. We have specific training and certifications to handle your restoration needs. Learn about our fire and water damage training/certificates.

Our Fire Restoration Process

Every fire damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage emergency.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

The fire restoration process begins when you call us. Our consultant will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the type of fire damage you experienced, determining the equipment and resources needed.

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

We determine the scope of the fire and smoke damage by examining the affected areas and by testing the adjoining rooms for smoke and soot damage. An accurate assessment is crucial to the planning process. 

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)

In many fire damage cases, it’s necessary to board up missing windows and walls and to place tarps on a damaged roof. This helps to maintain security and to protect against further damage. 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

Your property’s ceiling, walls, floors, and other surfaces will likely have smoke and soot residue. We’ll use specialized cleaning products, equipment, and techniques to properly clean your home or business. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

Any restorable items will be cleaned and sanitized. We’ll use a variety of specialized cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. Our professionals will also remove smoke and other odors using advanced air scrubbing equipment and fogging devices with deodorizers.

Step 7: Restoration

Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve relatively minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and painting, or it could include significant reconstruction of entire rooms.

Trusted Fire Restoration Leaders

If your Berkeley Heights, NJ home has been struck by fire and smoke damage, SERVPRO of Western Union County is ready to go to work. We know that the stress caused from a fire can be as devastating as the structural damage itself. Our team is trained to keep you apprised of the progress we are making on your property and strives to get you back inside as soon as possible.

Reach us at (908) 791-9177 so that we can begin the process of making your fire incident a memory.

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