Does a Small Harrisonburg Shop Fire Require Cleanup

2/24/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO restores fire-damaged shops in Harrisonburg and removes water from the extinguishing efforts, "Like it never even happened."

Fire damage restoration is still needed to help Harrisonburg structures

Small fires can result from electrical overloads or mishaps with candles, cigarettes, and other items. Even with the fast extinguishment of these disasters, the building can show the signs of damage and require professional restoration and cleaning for several pressing concerns.

Removing Damaged Materials

First, fire damage in Harrisonburg shops involves removing ruined contents and building materials. Elements like clothing, fabrics, furniture and other wares can become unsalvageable between the fire, the suppression solutions, or smoke odor damage. We inspect affected contents and structure for where discarding may be necessary.

Cleaning Up After Fire Suppression

Suppressing the fire is an urgent need amid the disaster, but this process is not without potential damages as well. Fire extinguishers, for example, can leave a thick residue on surfaces that require specific wet cleaning products to resolve.

Replacing the Structure

Using a contractor license, we help where repairs and reconstruction might be necessary. Many sensitive materials can become rapidly overwhelmed and permanently damaged by soot and blistering, so we provide controlled demolition to discard these elements and replace them. Some of these might include:

• Carpets
• Baseboard
• Drywall
• Framing
• Ceiling tiles

Malodor Removal and Management

Yet another potential threat to your business after a small fire is the lingering smell. Burning fuels like wood can create smoke solids and odor compounds that overwhelm the ignition point. Cleaning up can reduce the severity of these smells, but hydroxyl generators and ozone machines are often necessary to finish the job.

After a fire in local stores and shops, there are multiple focus areas for restoration. The swift actions of our SERVPRO of Rockingham and Augusta Counties team can help mitigate loss, protect investments, and get your business back up and running again. Give our professionals a call today at (540) 433-6100.