Helpful Tips During Fire Restoration at a Hicksville Home

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO offers fast and efficient removal of smoke residue, ash, soot, and other unwanted debris after a fire.

Handling Fire Damage after Incidents in Hicksville

Fires can happen anywhere and anytime, impacting a variety of items and surfaces. The cause of these fires varies from electrical overload on dated wiring to grease fires while cooking. The damage could be extensive as smoke and soot travel further than flames reaching every corner of your Hicksville house. The damages need to be repaired, and the smoke odor eliminated.

Fire restoration professionals in Hicksville should offer fast and efficient removal of smoke residue, ash, soot, and other unwanted debris after a fire. At SERVPRO, we can quickly and accurately identify the areas of your home that have been damaged. Our teams give you an idea of items and building materials to be restored and which ones need replacement. We also commuicate with your insurance company to develop a friendly solution.

Restoration Services May Include:

• Removing smoke and soot residues from the floors, walls, and furniture
• Removing smoke and soot odors from furniture, clothing, and draperies
• Using professional products to eliminate odors

Cleaning Soot Off Wood Surfaces

Even a small blaze produces a significant amount of smoke and soot. Soot clings to surfaces and items and is acidic. So it leaves thick black stains on almost anything. In certain cases, it is possible to salvage items that have been affected by fire, including kitchen cabinets that are still intact but covered in soot and charred a little. Before cleaning, SERVPRO crews remove contents from affected areas to avert additional damage. Also, our teams determine whether the soot stain is powdery or oily. This helps us choose the right cleaner for the situation.

Cleaning Resources

• Vacuum
• A dry, soft-bristled brush
• Chemical Sponges
• Wood oil soaps

SERVPRO of Hicksville / Plainview understands what you are going through and approaches your situation with compassion while performing the task at hand. For help with fire restoration, call us at (516) 733-1800. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.