The More You Know

Different kinds of home fires..

We all know about the kitchen fires, the cigarette fires, and the electrical fires that cause severe damage in homes. There is another kind of fire that causes over 34% of home fires each year: Dryer Vents. Failure to clean these drying vents are causing more and more fire damage in homes each year. 

The facts do not lie,  FEMA reports: "2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss." That's a staggering statistic. 

If you want to see a video of us in action cleaning a dryer vent, check out this link!

Media Blasting

Baking-soda abrasive blasting effectively removes mold, soot, dirt or other contaminants while minimizing damage to the underlying surface. The baking soda used in soda-blasting is soft but angular, appearing knife-like under a microscope. Baking soda is water-soluble and also effectively absorbs odors. When the proper equipment setup (correct nozzles, media regulators, hoses, etc.) and technique (proper air flow, pressure, angle of attack, etc.) are used, the process allows for fast and efficient removal of contaminants with a minimum of damage, waste and cleanup.

A Candle and A Curtain

A candle left too close to a curtain started a fire in this kitchen. Not only was the kitchen affected, but the whole house was heavily damaged by soot. After assessing the situation we began removing the non-restorable affected materials.

Once we had removed those materials and cleaned the high value structural items, our construction crew took over and began the process of putting the house back together. Once completed, the mitigation crew stepped back in and finished the cleaning process.

Having a company that can coordinate the whole process from start to finish makes your life easier, and gets you back in your home faster.

Everything and The Bathroom Sink

This was the aftermath of a house fire that affected the entire upstairs floor of a home. Even though the fire didn't reach this bathroom, smoke and soot significantly damaged this room. This job took a while to complete due to the extent of the damage. After the job was completed, the construction crews came in and finished the job making sure the disaster appeared "Like it never even happened."

House Fire

This was the aftermath of a fire that spread throughout the home. When we arrived, almost every inch of the home was either affected by smoke, soot, or the fire itself. It took us less than 10 days to clean and remove the damage caused by the fire. We worked quickly and efficiently to ensure this disaster appeared "Like it never even happened."

After The Fire

This is the aftermath of a house fire that damaged the entire upstairs of a home. As you can see from the picture, there was incredible smoke and soot damage even though the fire didn't reach this room itself. Once we were through, the owner could not believe how much we had repaired. It is our goal here at SERVPRO to ensure your disaster feels "Like it never even happened."

Fire in The Ducts!

Staircase Fire Damage

Fires can begin when you least expect them. Their detrimental reach can also spread quickly to all parts of your home. The dispersal of heat and smoke resulted in these stairs being damaged with black soot. Once, finished with the restoration, the owner could not believe the results!

A candle left too close to a curtain started a fire in this kitchen. Not only was the kitchen affected, but the whole house was heavily damaged by soot. After assessing the situation we began removing the non-restorable affected materials.

Once we had removed those materials and cleaned the high value structural items, our construction crew took over and began the process of putting the house back together. Once completed, the mitigation crew stepped back in and finished the cleaning process.

Having a company that can coordinate the whole process from start to finish makes your life easier, and gets you back in your home faster.