Fire Damage Restoration

Fire and Smoke Damage Cleaning and Restoration Services in Massachusetts

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Fire, Smoke, and Soot Damage Cleanup

Fire damage restoration and smoke damage restoration are part of our everyday operations. We provide fire damage services in MA.  A fire damage loss is very complex because of the unique behavior of smoke and soot.  It is important to have trained technicians at the fire loss location. At Servpro of we know how to handle fire damage caused by smoke and soot.

A backdraft of emotions often sweeps over the owners after a fire ravages a business or home. Fear, uncertainty, stress and doubt about the future of the property can overwhelm the owner long after the flames have been extinguished and the smoke has cleared. So after the first wave of heroes have rescued the property, let us help you restore it. With the industry-approved training to employ rapid response, the utmost professionalism, cutting-edge technology and open communication, we strive to restore not only the home or business, but the customer’s peace of mind, as well.

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure which can leave soot damage.
• Smoke from fire flows through plumbing systems, and walls using holes around pipes to travel throughout the structure.
• Different types of fire produce different types of smoke and that will greatly affect the restoration process.

Types of Fire, Smoke and Soot Damage

The very first step at any fire scene is to calm the fears of those involved and affected.  Next, Servpro tests the smoke to see which of the following types of fire took place. 

• Wet Smoke – Low heat, pungent odor smoldering, smeary , sticky.  Smoke webs are very difficult to clean.
• Dry Smoke – Fast burning fire that produces high temperatures.
• Protein – Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes.  Extreme pungent odor.
• Fuel Oil Soot – Furnaces sometimes produce puff backs which cause fuel oil soot damage.
• Other Types – Fingerprint powder, tear gas, and fire extinguisher residue are other types.

Pretesting Fire Damage

After the type of fire and smoke is determined, pretesting on the property
is performed to determine the following:

• What can be restored versus what can be replaced
• The most effective cleaning method
• Conditions to the property before the damage occurred
• The full extent of the loss
• Eliminate needless replacements