How Do I Deal with Commercial Fire and Smoke Damage?

1/24/2024 (Permalink)

I have a fire in my retail building and need help restoring it to normal. Who can help me remove the ash, water from firefighting efforts, smoke stains, and odors? 

Hiring SERVPRO® is the solution after a fire has ruined your place of business. We are well-equipped to perform commercial fire and smoke damage repairs. Our restoration process includes the steps below: 

• Assessment and emergency repairs
• Ventilation and salvaging of contents
• Extraction of water
• Removal of soot and cleaning
• Deodorization
• Reconstruction 

Assessing the Damage and Performing Emergency Repairs

Upon arrival, our technicians evaluate the damage and perform the necessary emergency repairs to maintain the integrity of the building. These repairs may include patching holes in the roof with roof tarps and boarding up windows or openings.

Ventilation and Salvaging

To get rid of dust and harmful soot, our SERVPRO® technicians can ventilate the building. We can remove severely-damaged items for disposal and the salvageable ones for cleaning and restoration. 

Extraction of Water

Fire damage invites water damage from hoses and sprinklers used to fight the fire. We can remove all the water and dry the building on a case-by-case basis to prevent the loss of tenants. 

Removal of Soot and Cleaning

Soot is acidic, which gives it the ability to cause further damage if not removed immediately. Our technicians clean and remove soot from walls, ceilings, upholstery, air ducts, and the HVAC system.

Deodorization

Soot and smoke leave an unwanted foul smell in the building. Our SERVPRO® technicians can use water-based wet mist deodorizers to deodorize the structure. We apply the deodorizers using a ULV mister. This device produces a fine mist that penetrates cracks and crevices where smoke odors are present.

Reconstruction

Our SERVPRO® technicians can rebuild the damaged sections on the interior and the exterior of the building to restore it to its preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Manassas takes pride in assisting commercial property owners to get back in business after fire and smoke damage. Contact us for help at (703)656-9028.