Construction Next Door Causes Major Fire Remediation

5/31/2018 (Permalink)

Construction Next Door Causes Major Fire Remediation

Recently, one of our customers experienced one of a home owner’s worst nightmares; fire and smoke damage caused by a construction site adjacent to their property. They did everything by the textbook with having all of their fire alarm batteries replaced, a fire extinguisher at the ready but something like this just sideswiped their entire life.

Fortunately, the professionals at SERVPRO of NE Albuquerque are experts in fire remediation for both residential and commercial properties. Many of times, when someone thinks of fire damage the first thought that comes to mind is their property actually catching on fire but some of the most damaging aspects of a fire is the impact of the smoke.

A fire can sometimes be many miles away or right next door and the next thing the homeowner knows; their house has become a smoke house, minus the BBQ and good times. There are a number of Do’s and Do Not’s for any fire remediation job.

Here are a couple of things to consider first for fire remediation:

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
• Change HVAC filter.
• Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us.
• Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

Just because as a homeowner, you’ve done everything in our power to prevent the worst from happening; the unthinkable can still happen. When things like this do take place, the experts at SERVPRO of NE Albuquerque are here to help with any fire remediation job to get things back to “Like it never happened.™”