Fire Damage - Call Us

4/27/2020 (Permalink)

Fire damage in Hopkinton, MA can run the gamut from smoke and soot particles left on surfaces to charring, scorching, and other, direct, physical damage. Much of what our certified Disaster Remediation teams clean and restore after a fire is the structure and its components. 

A residential or commercial structure is not just the walls, frame, and the roof. It also includes doors, windows, floor coverings, and more. Structural components include items such as the light fixtures, cabinets, and the heating and air system. Quickly cleaning off the soot and other particles left behind after the fire can reduce and even prevent damage. For cleaning, our teams have two methods: Washable and Non-Washable.

Washable

Washable involves using a water-based cleaner on materials that do not damage the surface, i.e., marble or stone countertops. The Non-Washable method is for materials that would suffer further damage if they get wet. That includes paper items and drywall. 

With the Washable method, SERVPRO restoration teams can also use more intense cleaning actions like agitation. That means using stiff brushes and even power tools to force the cleaning agents into the surfaces strong enough to support the action. 

Non-Washable

With the Non-Washable method, materials also require a less intensive method of removal. After applying a powdered cleaner to combine with the smoke and soot particles, team members use soft brushes, dry sponges, and cloths to wipe down the surfaces. Cloths and sponges are also very useful for wiping down kitchen cabinets and glass surfaces, especially light fixtures. 

If your commercial or residential property has  suffered damage from a fire call the experts at SERVPRO of Framingham. We are also available if you simply need questions answered - call us today at (508) 370-4400. We will make it, "Like it never even happened."