Why Does It Take Significant Effort To Manage Odors After Fire Damage in Forest Hills Homes?

12/11/2021 (Permalink)

Fire and smoke removal is no DIY project. Fire damage restoration technicians from SERVPRO have the knowledge and experience for every size disaster.

SERVPRO Helps Identify and Remove All Residues Which Is One of the Reasons for Lingering Odors

One challenging issue Forest Hills property owners like you might experience after a fire incident is removing the foul odor left in the property. Cleaning and airing the house only lessens the problem, so further action is necessary to restore preloss conditions.

Clearly understanding the combustion process can help you better address odors after fire damage at your Forest Hills home. Since SERVPRO fire restoration technicians undergo rigorous training and IICRC certification, you can expect a better understanding of the odor problem and thus better resolution of the issue in your home.

Knowledge can be evaluated based on the understanding of:

• What combustion involves
• Physical properties of the residues fires produce
• Spread patterns

Although it might not seem so, combustion is a process that turns solids into gas through heat. Since there are different types of materials in a house, combustion produces a wide array of gases. Some materials are fully consumed, while others are only partially consumed during the process, thus leaving different residues strewn all over the property. Dealing with the residues is essential in managing odors.

The essential aspects of addressing fire residues to control odors include:

• Locating all smoke residue deposits
• Identifying the different types of residues
• Identifying various surfaces where residues collect

Powdery residues like soot can travel far from the seat of the fire. In rooms unaffected by the fire, you can find soot inside wall cavities, closets, and light fixtures. Our SERVPRO technicians help inspect your property thoroughly, thus locating all residues. Differentiating residue types and surfaces also helps ensure we remove all residues, thus eliminating all odor sources.

SERVPRO of Forest Hills / Ridgewood can remove all residues left by fire damage at your property, eliminating any traces of odor, “Like it never even happened.” Call us at (718) 381-3702 when you need assistance.