Our Process for Commercial Fire & Smoke Damage Clean-Up

6/6/2022 (Permalink)

Don't let this put you out of business - call in the professionals here at SERVPRO

It’s not just what is burned that needs to be restored. Fires can result in other extensive damage as a result of the smoke and the process of putting out the fire. Smoke damage can spread throughout your building to areas not affected by the actual fire and the sprinkler system in your building can cause damage to your walls, floors, and belongings.

Other fire damages that could affect your business include:

• Ash and smoke can continue to cause damage and corrosion to materials left behind.
• Smoke and soot residue remain on surfaces long after the fire and continue to cause problems until they are removed.
• Within minutes, walls, equipment, surfaces, and other areas can be discolored.
• Smoke causes etching in glass and will tarnish metal quickly.

Not all commercial fire damage is the same. Our thorough restoration process includes:

• Identifying the source to determine the type of fire that occurred
• Evaluating all areas that suffered water damage as a result of fire suppression efforts to identify those that may need treatment
• Remediating water damage (if any)
• Evaluating sensitive materials that may be damaged as a result of smoke and soot particles
• Removing contents from the building if necessary
• Collecting immediate items you may need to operate your business remotely
• Securing removal, storage, and cleaning of sensitive files and data storage devices
• Salvaging of product stock, raw materials, commodities, and machinery
• Packing out the remaining contents for cleaning and storage

We perform structural restoration including:

• Removing any charred contents that may seal in smoke, such as insulation and burned wood
• Evaluating carpets and floor coverings that may need to be removed
• Treating affected surfaces for smoke odors and sealing to keep any leftover odors from leaking back into the building
• Cleaning, eliminating odors and deodorizing surfaces to preloss condition
• Returning items to the original location and helping to restore your normal operation

Smoke continues to destroy your structure and its contents even after the fire is out. Smoke that has coated or penetrated surfaces continues to affect the chemical composition of fabrics, metals, walls, ceilings, and even tiles. Count on us to handle every aspect of the smoke and soot removal, as well as restore areas damaged by fire. We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive range of fire damage commercial restoration services, including soot, smoke, and odor removal.  

Here in North Central Florida we are the preferred experts to assist in this situation.   Located in Lake City, Florida we cover 8 counties in addition to our second location in Orange Park, Florida which covers North Clay County/Oakleaf/North Middleburg and Baker County.  We can be reached at 386-754-0261 or 904-861-8870.