Fire Damage to a Commercial Property
4/8/2020 (Permalink)
Smoke and fire do more damage than most people realize. More often than not, it is unsafe to enter your place of business even after a fire has been put out, because there could be major structural damage. It is crucial for smoke and fire damage to be mitigated as soon as possible in order for the building to be returned to its safe, pre-fire condition.
Smoke Damage
The types of materials that are burned in a commercial fire leave behind powerful odors. Electronics, carpets, plastic, metals, and engineered-wood furniture are all burned and create odors and ash that can corrode, etch and discolor as well as cling to the remaining structure. These types of fumes from fire seep into the walls and floors and may contaminate the indoor air much later if they are not removed. These cannot be removed with a typical cleaner. It takes special equipment and the expertise of professionals to mitigate smoke damage, so the building is odor-free.
The different types of damage include:
- Metals that tarnish or corrode
- Plastics that melt and change color
- Fiberglass that cracks
- Wood that may need refinishing/replacing
- Finishes on appliances that turn yellow
The situation worsens the longer you wait to call a professional mitigation contractor. After the fire is out, the smoke and ash remain. It is also more cost-effective to get the repair started as soon as possible. Even if the fire damage is contained in a small part of your commercial building or office space, smoke damage can permeate a greater area.
Getting Smoke Damage Cleaned
Smoke and heat will distribute ash through the home and it can remain in cracks and crevices. One of the best ways to remove smoke odor is through thermal fogging. This technique opens the pores in the walls and floors to neutralize the odor from the smoke that has entered deep into them. Then, use dehumidifiers and high-powered fans to thoroughly dry the water damage cause from putting out the fire.
Professionals Know the Job
The best fire-damage professionals are expertly trained and certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). They take extensive coursework to get their certification. They will identify all the affected materials in your home and find the source of any odors. Experts know what can be salvaged and what needs to be discarded. They use specialized detergents that have been designed to treat specific types of odor.
Professionals can also increase the possibility of saving property rather than needing to replace it, and they can clean out your vents and ducts. Some of the services offered are:
- Removal of smoke and odor
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Professional deodorization
- Temporary protection of surfaces already cleaned
- Removal of carpets and pads if required
Fire damage is devastating, but it is not over when the fire is out. To get your business back to pre-damaged condition, professional fire and smoke mitigation is essential.
SERVPRO of Central Chester County is a 24/7 emergency restoration, repair and cleaning company. Our technicians are highly trained and experienced with every fire and water damage situation; from water leakage to total flooding, fire, smoke and mold damage, and catastrophic events cleanup and restoration.
Commercial Cleaning
2/5/2020 (Permalink)
Most businesses don’t have the time to worry about the common wear and tear that gradually soils their offices. When grime, odor, and moisture challenges go beyond the scope of your regular cleaning staff that’s when you call SERVPRO of Central Chester County. SERVPRO is available whether it is to remove an odor problem or deep cleaning flooring or carpets, you can CALL US AT (610)-525-0211.
SERVPRO of The Main line offers cleaning services ranging from cleaning carpets to removing bio hazard contaminants. We have specialized technicians that are trained to use the proper products and techniques to get your property or business back up and running. We specialize in the following:
Have Questions? Call Us today at (610) 524-0211
Flooded Basement in Commercial Property
2/4/2020 (Permalink)
A water main broke in a vacant commercial property causing an unbelievable amount of water to enter the basement of the property. That’s when SERVPRO of Central Chester County was called to save the day. At SERVPRO We specialize in 24 hour emergency service for water and fire damage. In the basement of this property, we pumped out over 10,000 gallons of water! And that was only the first step in the restoration process. The flooring and drywall were then removed; the contents in the area were moved out, documents hung to be dry, and equipment was set up. Specialized air movers/fans and dehumidifiers were used to draw the remaining moisture out of the basement. From start to finish the job took 3 days and 1 very long night.
Rapid response can mean the difference between restore vs. replace
1/22/2020 (Permalink)
The first few hours after a commercial water damage can be the most vital. Rapid response will many times be the determining factoring between restoring and replacing. The photo captioned is what the employees of this office building saw when they came into work one morning. A quick call to SERVPRO of Central Chester County and a crew was on their way. Clean up began with extraction of carpets. Other crew members moved and blocked contents. Even more crew members removed the vinyl cove base and drill holes in the lower drywall to allow airflow to more efficiently dry the walls. Holes are always punched below the trim line to allow for the new trim to cover the holes. Drying equipment was set up by a manager as he walked through to ensure nothing was overlooked and properly document the job for the insurance company. The SERVPRO team came in like a wave, just as the water did a few hours before.
Flooded Basement in Commercial Property
1/14/2020 (Permalink)
A water main broke in a vacant commercial property and caused tremendous damage to areas of the building. The owner of the property called SERVPRO of Central Chester County for the clean up and restoration of the affected areas. In this specific case, we pumped out over 10,000 gallons of water out of this area. And that was only the first step in the restoration process. The flooring and drywall were removed; contents were moved out, documents hung to be dried, and then we set up our drying equipment. Specialized air movers/fans and dehumidifiers were used to draw the remaining moisture out of the basement. From start to finish the job took 3 days and 1 very long night.
SERVPRO specialize in 24 hour emergency service for water and fire damage.
Rapid response can mean the difference between restore vs. replace
5/22/2017 (Permalink)
Water damage in commercial office building
The first few hours after a commercial water damage can be the most vital. Rapid response will many times be the determining factoring between restoring and replacing. The photo captioned is what the employees of this office building saw when they came into work one morning. A quick call to SERVPRO of Central Chester County and a crew was on their way. Clean up began with extraction of carpets. Other crew members moved and blocked contents. Even more crew members removed the vinyl cove base and drill holes in the lower drywall to allow airflow to more efficiently dry the walls. Holes are always punched below the trim line to allow for the new trim to cover the holes. Drying equipment was set up by a manager as he walked through to ensure nothing was overlooked and properly document the job for the insurance company. The SERVPRO team came in like a wave, just as the water did a few hours before.
Job timeline
- The water damage was discovered on a Friday morning at 6:00AM.
- The crew arrived at 7:45AM.
- The work was completed by Friday evening at 6:30PM.
- Crew returned Saturday and Sunday to take moisture readings and reposition drying equipment for optimal drying.
- Crew arrived 6:00AM Monday to install new cove base and remove equipment.
- By Monday 9:00AM, the property was put back together and it was business as usual for this company. Employees that had off that Friday never even knew anything had happened!
If you have a water damage in your commercial property, remember that a quick response from SERVPRO of Central Chester County can make the difference from a inconvenient weekend to weeks of construction and loss of use. Call us today to help make it “Like it never even happened.”