Factors that Impact Restorability of Fire-Damaged Berkeley Heights Homes

12/6/2021 (Permalink)

A fire can be overwhelming all on its own, not to mention what steps need to be taken. Call SERVPRO of Western Union County for help.

Variables of structural cleaning impact the ease of restoration for Berkeley Heights residences.

Structural cleaning is necessary after soot and smoke exposures, but this process can happen in several ways. Choosing the ideal approach shortens restoration time and better protects the property overall.

A Thorough Pre-Job Scoping

The earliest stage of fire damage restoration for Berkeley Heights homes and businesses is a thorough assessment of the property. Knowing where damage exists and the extent of work to be done can focus restoration efforts and ensure technicians arrive with the appropriate tools.

Structural Cleaning Variables to Consider 

Choosing the right cleaning approach is not universal to fire loss scenarios. Multiple variables determine how to restore affected structural elements and contents, including:

• Washable or Non-Washable – One of the main determining factors for the restorability of specific materials is the cleaning they can endure. Some affected surfaces cannot support wet cleaning of any kind.  

• Porosity – How readily that smoke odors and soot particles can infiltrate surfaces to impact the composition of the material is a deciding factor in choosing the best cleaning option for the damage. 

• Type of Soil – Soil is often either water-based or oil-based, and this will require very different cleaning approaches to resolve. 

Choosing the Best Cleaning Approach

As soon as you have determined the type of damage and the affected materials, our team can decide the ideal cleaning solution. Often, soot removal can require either wet cleaning approaches or dry removal tactics. Harsh soil deposits typically need the dissolving or emulsification effects of specific chemical compounds in our inventory.

Many obstacles can most certainly stand in the way of effective and efficient fire restoration and recovery. When a fire threatens your residence, our SERVPRO of Western Union County team responds fast with leading equipment and experienced technicians to make it “Like it never even happened.” We are ready to help 24/7 at (908) 791-9177.