First five things to do after a house fire

4/16/2024 (Permalink)

A fire in your home or business is traumatic event. You will first want to ensure that your family is safe. Once you can confirm that, then you can tackle the recovery process of your home and belongings. To help, we have a list of five things that you should do after a fire. 

(1) Review with the authorities and the professionals as to when it is safe to enter the home after the fire.  The fire department will make sure that the fire is completely extinguished and then will go through their precautionary measures in order to deem the area ‘safe’.

(2) Know who to contact. First, contact any family members to let them know of the occurrence and the fact that you are safe. Review, and then contact your insurance company.

(3) Obtain the fire report. Typically coming from the fire department, this correspondence will review the facts of the fire – the home structure, the area of the fire, as well as the time and date. In some cities and towns, you may need to call the fire department directly in order to get a copy of this report.

(4) Make sure to secure your property.  If you are not securing the property, you could potentially be making a bad situation into a terrible one – your home could be robbed or, in some cases, another individual could be injured on the property (becoming your responsibility). You can ask the authorities and emergency services on the best methods in securing what is yours.

(5) Begin the clean-up process. Interior and exterior clean-up will most certainly be required, and more often than not there is damage that you cannot locate with the naked eye. 

If you experience a fire in your home or business call SERVPRO of Atlantic City.

Call us today at 609-965-0885.

Why You Can Trust SERVPRO® After A Fire

3/15/2023 (Permalink)

Why You Can Trust SERVPRO Team Fabiani After A Fire

Our professionals are highly-trained, with the experience, tools, and knowledge to clean up fire damage and remove the smell of smoke.

In keeping with our goal to restore your property and cherished possessions to their pre-fire condition, we use appropriate personal protective measures to safely clean, deodorize and restore your property.

Every fire damage event is a little different, and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage emergency.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you give us a call. Our specialist will ask a series of questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us arrive quickly with the appropriate equipment and resources.

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

We will carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action.

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service

Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, SERVPRO can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs.

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We will then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process.

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

SERVPRO uses specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces.

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We will clean all of the restorable items and structures that were damaged by the fire. We use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Restoration is the final step—getting your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet; or it may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

We're Here to Help® 24/7/365. Call 609-965-0885.

Fire Damage Emergency Tips for Hammonton Property Owners

2/20/2023 (Permalink)

Fire Damage Emergency Tips For Your Hammonton Home or Business.

After any fire damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

• Is it safe to stay inside?
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!

It's important to know what to do and what NOT to do after a fire incident. Follow this link for more information: Fire Emergency Tips.

SERVPRO provides 24 hour emergency services. If your property suffers fire damage, call 609-965-0885. Our Franchise Professionals are available 24/7/365. 

We are proud to serve the following communities:

• Hamilton Township, NJ
• Atlantic City, NJ
• Brigantine, NJ
• Galloway, NJ
• Hammonton, NJ
• Absecon, NJ
• Smithville, NJ
• Pleasantville, NJ
• Buena, NJ
• Egg Harbor City, NJ
• Mays Landing, NJ
• Folsom, NJ
• Landisville, NJ
• Weekstown, NJ
• Mullica, NJ

Smoke Damage After A Fire in Atlantic City

5/13/2022 (Permalink)

Smoke Damage After a Fire in Your Atlantic City Building? Here's What To Do:

If you experience a fire in your Atlantic City NJ building, it’s not only the flames that you need to be concerned about. In some cases, smoke can cause even more damage.

The following are a few reasons that smoke cleaning should be performed as soon as possible after a fire.

1. Smoke Travels Further Than Flames

Even if the fire was small or contained to a specific area, there may be smoke damage beyond this point. Smoke travels through the air and carries soot and other contaminants as it does. Because of this, it is important to have smoke cleaning done throughout the building, whether the flames spread far or not.

2. It Can Cause Long-Term Damage

While fire damage is often obvious, smoke damage can be less so. Smoke and soot particles can find their way into small crevices where they can begin to cause problems for your belongings. This is especially true for electronics, as the acidic elements in the smoke can cause the metal and hardware to corrode. If you believe that your computers, televisions or equipment have been affected, do not turn them on until they have been examined to prevent making the damage worse.

3. Odor Can Be Difficult to Remove

It may be fairly easy to remove the visible signs of smoke and fire damage, but the smell can linger for long afterward. Smoke particles can become trapped in the walls, carpeting and porous items, so you should include these in the cleanup process as well. Smoke odor can be stubborn, but a fire restoration company will have professional equipment that should be able to remove it from the air and your belongings.

After a fire, it can be easy to focus on the damage that you can see, but you should be sure to pay attention to that which is less visible as well. Performing smoke cleaning is an important part of the restoration process and should be done thoroughly to return your building to its previous condition.

For questions about cleaning smoke and soot after a fire, call the Franchise Professionals at SERVPRO of Atlantic City|Hamilton|Hammonton – 609-965-0885. We serve Atlantic City, Hamilton Twp. and the Hammonton area.

Putting Out a Fire Can Be Worse Than The Fire Itself

4/1/2022 (Permalink)

Putting Out a Fire in your Voorhees home can be worse than the fire itself.

The first 48 hours after a fire damage can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your property and personal belongings. SERVPRO^® Franchise Professionals can help prevent fire damage from creating long-term problems. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals provide timely response with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke and soot removal to contents claims inventory and document restoration. These services help ensure your property, belongings and memories are restored to preloss condition when possible.

SERVPRO Franchise Professionals are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help you regain control quickly.

What You Can Do Until Help Arrives

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and upholstery.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
• Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces.
• Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Do not clean any electrical equipment.
• Do not send clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

So after the first wave of heroes have rescued the property, let SERVPRO of Haddon Heights / Voorhees help you restore it. With the industry-approved training to employ rapid response, the utmost professionalism, cutting-edge technology and open communications, we strive to restore not only your property, but your peace of mind as well.

Call SERVPRO of Haddon Heights/Voorhees at 856-566-3388. We serve the following communities:

• Voorhees, NJ
• Haddon Heights, NJ
• Runnemede, NJ
• Audubon, NJ
• Haddon Township, NJ
• Barrington, NJ
• Somerdale, NJ
• Gibbsboro, NJ
• Lawnside, NJ
• Magnolia, NJ
• Oaklyn, NJ
• Hi-Nella, NJ
• Tavistock, NJ

Where to Place the Smoke Detectors in Your Home.

3/13/2022 (Permalink)

Where to Place the Smoke Detectors in Your Home.

Whether you’re building a new home or adding an addition to your home, you want to be sure you put smoke detectors in the right place for the greatest fire safety.

There are guidelines for the placement of smoke detectors that you should keep in mind. You may need to upgrade the smoke detectors in older parts of a home at the same time that you install new smoke detectors in an addition. Same applies if you are upgrading your office. The International Building Code (IBC), is a comprehensive compilation of safe building guidelines, which includes a requirement to upgrade an entire home’s smoke detection system at the same time any major remodeling occurs, such as a large addition.

Did You Know? Smoke detectors must be connected to one another and wired to the home’s electrical system. This is called an “interconnected” system, and if one smoke detector goes off, all of them will, alerting folks throughout the house. The battery-operated smoke detectors already in your home will probably need to be replaced by an interconnected system, if you don’t already have one.

You should call your local building authority to find out if your community has adopted IBC’s smoke detector rules. Fortunately, the guidelines as to where to put smoke detectors are simple, so be sure to learn how many you’ll need and where to place them to protect your family. Here are some good guidelines:

• Install detectors on or as near to the ceiling as possible. Many smoke detectors are designed to mount to a ceiling, but some can also be wall-mounted when attaching to a ceiling isn’t feasible. In this case, smoke detectors should be within a few inches of the ceiling. IBC requires a detector be installed within 12 inches of the ceiling, but the closer, the better.
  
  
• Install a smoke detector in every sleeping area. This means every bedroom or any other space in your home where someone might sleep.
  
  
• A detector should be installed in a hallway if one or more bedroom doors open from the hallway. Just one detector is necessary for this spot, whether the hallway serves one bedroom or three. The detector should be centrally located between the bedroom doors.
  
  
• Install a detector in any room that lies on the path between a sleeping area and the closest exterior door. For example, if a bedroom door opens into a hallway and to get outside from there, you’d have to go through a great room, put a detector in the great room. If the route of escape then passes through the kitchen, a detector should be located in the great room and in the kitchen. Any room you’ll pass through from the bedroom to the exterior door should have a detector.
  
  
• Install at least one smoke detector on every level of your home. While smoke detectors are vital in sleeping areas, you’ll need to put one on every floor, even if that floor has no bedrooms. This includes an unfinished basement.
  
  
• To prevent false triggering of the smoke detectors, don’t install them too near a stove or a steamy bathroom. Nothing’s more frustrating than all the detectors in the house going off because someone burned the toast. The IBC recommends positioning smoke detectors a minimum distance away from stoves, ovens, and bathrooms, depending on the type of detector being installed:
  
  
  • A photoelectric smoke detector (triggered when smoke or steam blocks a beam of light) should be located no closer than six feet from a cooking appliance, such as a stove or oven, and no closer than three feet from a bathroom door.
    
    
  • An ionization smoke detector (smoke enters a chamber and interrupts an electrical current, which triggers the alarm) should be installed no closer than 20 feet from a cooking appliance, and no closer than three feet from a bathroom door. Ionization smoke detectors are sensitive to even tiny amounts of smoke or steam.

Should you experience fire damage, be sure to call SERVPRO 609-965-0885. We're the fire and water cleaning and restoration experts. We’re Here to Help^® 24/7, 365, and our goal is to make it, “Like it never even happened.”

Caution: Gas Leaks Can Cause Fire!

2/14/2022 (Permalink)

The Signs Of A Gas Leak

They are sometimes hard to recognize, but it doesn't take much of a leak to cause a gas fire. These home disasters are all too common.

Fortunately, you can avoid a fire or worse by recognizing signs of a leak:

•  A hissing or whistling sound near the line
•  The smell of rotten eggs or sulfur
•  Bubbles in the water
•  Dead houseplants
•  Visible dust near the gas line
•  Damage to the gas pipe

Family members or pets may show signs of a natural gas leak, as well. These may include nosebleeds, reduced appetites, nausea, mood changes, irritation to the eyes and throats, disorientation, and breathing difficulties. 

Keep Your Family and Home Safe 

Avoid a gas fire or explosion in your home by following these top tips:

1. Check Gas Stoves

If you have a gas stove, the dials may have been turned on or left on accidentally. If you're confident it's safe to remain in your home, move to the stove and turn off any flames. 

2. Do Not Flip Switches

Simply flipping the light switch to on or off could make a spark that causes a gas explosion. Instead, use a flashlight for any other actions you take in the house. Don't use the phone inside the house, either. In fact, don't use lighters, candles, or anything else that could ignite.

3. Ventilate the Home

Open all the windows and doors, so fresh air can come in and gas will move out of the house. Don't worry about taking any steps further than this. Instead, wait to contact emergency or fire remediation professionals when you and your family are safely outside. 

4. Go Outside

Get everyone outside and go across the street. From this safe distance, call 911 or the appropriate authorities. 

Learn as much as you can about what may cause a gas fire and how to avoid them to keep your family safe. Teach your family about natural gas and how to stay safe if they suspect a gas leak. Click the following link for more fire safety tips.

It is highly flammable, and gas leaks increase the risk of fire and explosion. If people suspect a gas leak, it is essential that they evacuate the area immediately, and call 911, the local fire department, or the utility company's emergency line.

What Does It Take for Successful Fire and Smoke Restoration in a Hamilton Township Home?

12/12/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO fire damage restoration specialists have all the equipment and knowledge for every size disaster. Call now for the service needed for you.

SERVPRO Deeply Evaluates Fire Loss Incidents to Determine the Best Course of Action

Fire damage rarely affects one section or material type in a house. Therefore, the scope of the fire and smoke restoration is usually wide. It takes sufficient resources, including skills and equipment, to restore a property to its preloss state.

Evaluating the situation before beginning fire and smoke restoration in Hamilton Township properties is essential in ensuring the right outcome. Evaluation helps determine whether the task mostly involves cleaning surfaces, contents, or both. It also establishes the level of damage on materials determining whether there are any unsalvageable materials. SERVPRO also uses the Evaluation to gather essential information for site services setup.

Site service setup involves availing supplemental resources like:

• Portable storage units
• Dumpsters
• Generators
• Portable toilets

Most supplemental resources are essential only when there is significant fire damage. However, they are crucial in facilitating favorable results. For instance, generators can help when power is cut off from the property or electrical systems deemed hazardous. The generators can power different cleaning and drying equipment safely. Portable storage units, on the other hand, simplify content movement since it is possible to remove them from the house without the hassle of relocating them from the premises.

On finishing evaluation and site services setup, the focus should shift to restoration. Cleaning is one of the dominant renovation tasks. Combining different cleaning techniques is essential. Also, starting with methods that do not cause additional problems is essential. Our SERVPRO technicians can use a dry cleaning method such as vacuuming to remove residues where possible or chemical sponges since they do not leave smudges.

When SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton manages fire and smoke restoration at your home, you have minimal worries about the outcomes. Call us at (609) 965-0885. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Cleaning Up After High-Heat Fires in Hamilton Township Homes

9/28/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians are trained in all phases of fire damage restoration. Call now for the help you need.

Dry smoke damage after Hamilton Township structure fires requires specific cleaning practices. 

Every fire damage situation is different, so choosing the best cleaning approach and restoration solution varies as well—job scoping and damage assessment help to select the ideal mitigation solutions for soot removal and odor management. 

Clearing Debris and Bulk Materials 

Before fire restoration in Hamilton Township homes can be fully effective, initial cleaning actions are necessary for the mitigation stage. High-heat structure fires tear through building materials and leave ash, charred remnants, and blistered surfaces in their path. Fire debris removal can reduce the concentrations of soot and smoke odors that must get overcome during recovery. 

Dry Cleaning Practices for Smoke Residues

There are multiple methods to clear chalky, thin soils and sediment from combustion on surfaces and contents without wet cleaning products. The first is the use of chemical sponges whose rubbery consistency can quickly collect soot particles and wipe them away. Secondly, dry vacuuming with HEPA products filter out contaminants and aerosolized particles to prevent a reduction in indoor air quality (IAQ.)

Wet Cleaning Options for Damage

Wet cleaning can also be possible when the chemical sponges and vacuuming do not complete the soot and soil removal. The final wipe cleaning for these exposed surfaces often combines several products to reach the desired result. Because soot compositions vary considerably based on the materials burned to create them, testing and evaluating wet cleaning approaches prevent choosing a damaging restoration approach that counteracts recovery goals. Some of the products used include:

• Detergents
• Odor counteractants
• Wood créme pastes

After a fire, cleaning and restoring a home or business can involve many actions beginning as soon as competent professionals arrive. Our SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton team is ready to assist 24/7 at(609) 965-0885 with experienced fire restoration professionals and odor control technicians.

SERVPRO Offers a Premier Fire Restoration Service to Hamilton Township Residents

8/5/2021 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot damage is no easy task. Call the professionals of SERVPRO for the fire mitigation services needed for your home.

It Pays to Hire Professional Fire Restoration Service in Hamilton Township

Cleaning the structure and contents during fire restoration of your Hamilton Township home involves removing smoke residues from the interior and exterior surface of the building. The goal of a restorer is to return the building to a preloss condition. SERVPRO technicians work hard to ensure that your home is restored “Like it never even happened.” 

The time required by SERVPRO technicians in cleaning the smoke and soot residue during fire restoration of your Hamilton Township home depends on many factors. For instance, the fire and smoke damage are more if the surface involved is porous and the residue is oily and wet. Consequently, SERVPRO techs need to effectively use several cleaning methods and products to clean the surfaces of fire-damaged homes. 

Types of Surfaces SERVPRO Techs Encounter During House Fire Cleanup in Hamilton Township

The goal of SERVPRO technicians of Hamilton Township is to clean the smoke and soot residue without damaging the surface underneath. The method of cleaning and the cleaning agent used depends on the type of surface involved. 

Surfaces that can withstand water during fire damage restoration are generally cleaned using a water-based cleaning product. Such surfaces are called water-washable surfaces and usually are easier to clean.

However, not all surfaces can withstand water-based cleaners. SERVPRO techs use dry cleaning methods for such surfaces. Various solvents are used for cleaning such surfaces. These are often a derivative of petroleum.

Call SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885; we are available 24/7 to help you. 

SERVPRO in Hamilton Township Offers Extensive Fire Damage Restoration

6/14/2021 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot can reach the remote areas of your home. We can remove every trace of fire damage. Call SERVPRO today!

SERVPRO Handles the Removal of Smoke and Soot to Fire Damage Properties

Some fire incidents are considerably minor since they do not spread far from the point of origin. For instance, a stove flare-up causes physical damage very close to the fireplace. However, its effects can reach other house sections, thus necessitating fire restoration in the other areas. 

If a stove flares up, fire damage restoration in your Hamilton house may only involve cleanup of various surfaces. However, this need not be interpreted as meaning the process is simple. Factors such as variance in surface materials, finishes, or texture can complicate the cleanup process. With professional assistance from SERVPRO, cleaning should not be too challenging.

Restorative Cleaning is Essential to Accomplish Various Goals, Including Addressing: 

• Smoke Damage
• Fire Restoration
• House Fire Clean Up

Our IICRC certified SERVPRO technicians prepare for various tasks when called to address damage from stove flare-ups. For instance, we must find out how far the smoke residues spread out throughout the house since barriers such as doors or windows do not stop smoke from spreading. Testing the surfaces using cleaning sponges helps trace the spread patterns. 

Identifying different surfaces and how they react to the cleaning process is also essential to ensure fire restoration efforts do not create other problems. Our technicians check for unique surfaces such as solid wood where residues are likely to be deeply embedded. We also check for stone or metallic surfaces stained deeply by soot, ensuring we use the right cleaning techniques.

Cleaning Fire Residues is Easier if the Cleaning Team:

• Uses Specially Formulated Cleaning Agents
• Uses advanced Equipment For Application and Agitation
• Follows Manufacturer Instructions Religiously

SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton takes any case of fire damage restoration seriously. Call us at (609) 965-0885 to help address any damage at your home “Like it never even happened.”

Our Team Has The Training And Experience To Help You Recover From Fire Damage In Atlantic City

5/27/2021 (Permalink)

A fire can be overwhelming, SERVPRO will be there every step of the way when it comes to fire damage restoration services for your home.

Why Professional Fire Damage Remediation is Necessary for Atlantic City Homes

When a fire breaks out in your Atlantic City home, the shock and worry can be overwhelming. Getting your family to a safe place is crucial and letting professionals extinguish the fire is the safest course. After the firefighters leave, cleanup needs to proceed immediately. Even a small fire can spread residues throughout your dwelling, and the soot and smoke are hard to manage. We can help.

Recovering from fire damage to your Atlantic City home requires training and experience the average homeowner does not possess. Our crews of Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians master basic to advanced concepts during IICRC training, preparing them to respond quickly and appropriately to your fire damage. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, tools, and products that speed the recovery process.

Often the first step of fire damage remediation is water and chemical removal due to the firefighting efforts. Safety considerations like electrical shock and slip and fall hazards make this phase necessary. In addition, unaddressed water damage is as devastating as the harm done by the fire. SERVPRO employees hold multiple certifications from the IICRC. Water removal and structural drying are well within our expertise.

Next comes an evaluation by the SERVPRO crew chief of the type of soiling caused by the fire and the best methods to remove it. Soot consists of the remnants of incompletely combusted materials and varies depending on the fire’s fuel source. Ashy residues from paper and wood vacuum up and respond well to dry sponging. Plastics and fabrics leave a thicker, sticky coating that needs agitation and cleansers with wetting agents and surfactants to loosen.

Protein-based soot is nearly colorless but highly odorous. Food and grease fires deposit this hard to dislodge residue that might need solvents and abrasives for the best outcome. SERVPRO service vehicles stock a wide range of tools and products we match to the type of soiling we find after your household fire.

Let the experts at SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton assist with the challenges of fire damage remediation in your home. Experienced project managers are available for consultations 24/7 by calling (609) 965-0885.

The Importance of Thorough Fire Damage Restoration in Hamilton

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage remediation should be handled by a team of pros. SERVPRO techs are IICRC certified for any size job necessary for your home.

SERVPRO helps Hamilton Township homes with House Fire Cleanup

Hamilton is a township of 88,464 residents that sits within the New York Metropolitan area. Being so close to New York means there is always plenty to see and do near Hamilton. However, the township has its own charm, and there is plenty of history to explore here.

Hamilton has a rich history, and you will find several historic buildings here. Early settlers in Hamilton were farmers, shipbuilders, tailors, and wheelwrights. Dutch and Swedish settlers built homes in what would become Hamilton in the late 17th century. Captain George May purchased land in the area in the mid-eighteenth century and set up a shipyard and trading post. By 1778 locals called the area Mays Landing. The addition of ironworks boosted the town’s fortune, and in 1842 local government incorporated it as Hamilton Township.

See the historic buildings of Hamilton Township.

With such a long history, it is not surprising that there are several historically exciting buildings in Hamilton Township. Be sure to stop and see:

• The Isaac Watson House is the oldest home in Mercer County, dating from 1708. Isaac Watson was descended from British Quakers, and he settled in Hamilton Township. You can enjoy docent-guided tours each spring and fall. The house is authentically furnished with many pieces of furniture created by New Jersey craftspeople.
• Kuser Farm Mansion is a stunning Queen Anne style home from 1892. In 1976, Hamilton Township purchased the 70-acre estate and turned the mansion into a living museum and educational space. You can take a tour, enjoy the grounds, or attend a special event such as their regular movie nights and Winter Wonderland.
• John Abbott II House was the site of a historical confidence trick. In 1776 the State Senator, Samuel Tucker, decided to save the town’s fortunes from the advancing British. He hid vast amounts of his own and the town’s wealth in the house, contained in a large black trunk. When the British arrived, they found the chest empty. The Abbott family pretended they were moving house and hid the money and deeds in pots and pans!
• The Enoch Middleton House belonged to the Quaker of that name, who used the house and garden to hide escaping slaves. At one point, he had thirty or more slaves hidden in his home, where he also held secret abolitionist meetings.
• Grafton House belonged to Richard Jacques, who was the first Sheriff of Mercer County. This beautiful, imposing eighteenth-century home is located close to Hamilton Town Square and is available as a venue for weddings and other celebrations.

What types of damage follow after a fire?

The main problems after a fire are:

• Soot and smoke damage to the structure of your home and your belongings. This coats items in a layer of grime that smells bad and is hard to get rid of.
• Burned and warped materials. Structural elements and furniture can bubble, break, crack and warp as the fire burns.
• Water from fire fighting can leave walls, floors, drapes, and contents waterlogged, which increases the risk of structural damage and mold growth.

SERVPRO takes care of every kind of fire damage. We scrub, wipe and vacuum away soot, dry or hydraulic clean stained items, dry your home, and oversee structural repairs.

For thorough fire damage restoration, call SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885.

Atlantic City Property Owners Rely on SERVPRO for Fire Damage Restoration

2/15/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has expert technicians for any size fire damaged home. They are trained and certified fort he job.

Relax and enjoy Atlantic City's Entertainment, including Fireworks

Atlantic City is known worldwide for its iconic Boardwalk, casinos, and reputation. Every time someone plays the traditional U.S. version of Monopoly, they become better acquainted with the streets of "A.C.," generally considered prime real estate in New Jersey. Incorporated as a city in 1854, its first hotel was built a year earlier, ready for train service arrival. As early as 1874, nearly half a million people were visiting the city and enjoying its amenities.

Many attribute the success of Atlantic City to Dr. Jonathan Pitney, also known as "The Father of Atlantic City." Pitney's vision was to develop the area as a health destination to which railroad access was essential. As a result, the railroad was built with Samuel Richards' help, and the first Atlantic City boardwalk was built in 1870. Over time, the Boardwalk became longer and wider-reaching, about seven miles before it was destroyed by a hurricane in 1944. Water not fire damaged the Boardwalk.

The 20th century marked a period of growth for Atlantic City, where large hotels and homes were built. It is common knowledge that during the Prohibition, liquor and gambling continued to rise in A.C. while allowing racketeering and contraband to flourish. During this time, Nucky Johnson amassed power, mainly due to the kickbacks he received from the illicit activities in the city and the construction industry.

Even today, Atlantic City is known for its vibrant nightlife, but it also has suffered ups and downs. After World War II, crime and corruption became the norm, and the city's economy declined significantly. Many of the original grand structures were demolished and absorbed by hotel chains. In the 1970s, the legalization of gambling gave way to the Boardwalk's resurgence, even though poverty still prevailed, providing a stark contrast to the tourists flocking into the city.

Visitors and residents of New Jersey can visit Atlantic City year-round for a strong lineup of entertainment. Concerts and performances anchor your time in A.C. while restaurants and casinos provide hours of unparalleled experiences. Families are also welcome and can select activities on the Boardwalk and beyond. Some options for families include-

• Atlantic City Aquarium
• African American Heritage Museum of Southern NJ
• Atlantic City Cruises
• Beach and Ocean Activities

Whether you have a few hours or a full weekend, Atlantic City is like no other place in the world. Make a plan to visit as soon as you can.

Looking after Your Fire Damaged Atlantic City Home

As homeowners, we focus on our places' general upkeep by investing in landscaping, painting, and other repairs. However, every so often, an incident occurs that goes above and beyond what we can handle ourselves. For example, fire damage in a kitchen can escalate and allow soot to travel through the home and leave the smell of smoke lingering in the air. 

SERVPRO answers the call for Soot and Smoke Cleanup

When a property needed fire damage restoration, call SERVPRO and allow us to provide our expert service to restore your home. Upon arrival, you should expect the following-

• A full assessment of the fire damage and mitigation of cross-contamination
• Water extraction and drying services with industry-grade equipment, if needed
• Application of EPA-approved cleaning solutions tailored to each surface
• Restored healthy IAQ indoor air quality using scrubbers and foggers

SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton is a phone call away. Call us at (609) 965-0885 and let our expert team remove the memories of fire damage and make your home feel "Like it never even happened."

Planning Meetings Scheduled in Hamilton Township

11/28/2020 (Permalink)

When the firefighters depart, SERVPRO arrives for fire damage cleanup in Hamilton Township

Help Plan Hamilton Township’s Growth for 2021

On December 9^th, Hamilton Township (Atlantic County) is holding a planning meeting on the direction of the community in the coming year. It begins at 7:00 pm and any workshops or special meetings required to complete goals will be scheduled and held that night if required.

Location and Future Meetings

All planning meetings are held at the Municipal Complex on 6101 Thirteenth Street in Mays Landing. Unless otherwise notified on the Hamilton Township website, all meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Cancellations are published only through the Hamilton Township website, so hopeful attendees need to check there in case of changes due to pandemic requirements, bad weather, or other problems.

Every Hamilton Township home can suffer from a disaster. It is why SERVPRO should be the first choice for fire and odor elimination. To schedule an inspection or to start work, call SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885 to preserve your residence.

Who Can Clean Up a Water Damaged Property in Atlantic City?

10/16/2020 (Permalink)

Our technicians eliminate fire damage from Atlantic City homes. There is no reason to delay fixing up fire damage.

Atlantic City Homeowners Rely on SERVPRO for Restoration Services

Many people come to Atlantic City to gamble and enjoy the expansive, beautiful beaches and giant boardwalk. It's such a popular tourist spot, and it's easy to forget people live and work here full time. It's also a place where accidents can happen. House fires are frightening ordeals to go through. Even after the fire is out, there are still losses to be recorded and damage to clean up. Not only does fire do damage, but soot and smoke does not go away quite as easily as you think it would. Every structure is different, and fire never burns exactly the same way twice, so every fire damage job is unique. SERVPRO of Atlantic City are the people you want for the job!

We Are Here to Help
When fire damage occurs in an Atlantic City home, often the owner is upset and confused. This is a time to call SERVPRO. The faster we get on it, the faster it gets done. We are not just fast; we are also professionally trained, experienced, and we have the special equipment needed to fully restore your Atlantic City home or business to its former glory. We restore what we can and replace it if there is no other choice. We also take the time to address not only the temporary construction solutions needed to keep fire damage from getting worse while the mitigation is ongoing but also the full-scale reconstruction required afterwards.

Remember: Safety First
You'd, of course, like to be safe, so here are some helpful hints.

    •    Determine to see if it is safe to stay in your house.
    •    Beware of electrical and slipping hazards.
    •    Remember that damp materials can be very hefty, so be careful in handling them.
    •    Keep safety in mind first at all times.

We Clean Up After Ourselves
We do a lot of clean up on these types of jobs. Here are the different types of clean-up we do.

    •    Dry Cleaning - This cleans up light residues or used as pre-cleaning before wet cleaning.
    •    Wet Cleaning - This effective method of cleaning is used for taking out moderate to hefty residues.
    •    Spray and Wipe -This works for things that cannot stand the wet cleaning process.
    •    Foam Cleaning - We do this for fabrics and upholstery as they may shrink, or the colors may run if they were wet cleaned.
    •    Abrasive Cleaning - This calls for agitation of the item being cleaned.
    •    Immersion Cleaning - This is when we dip contents into a bath of cleansing product.

Our technicians eliminate fire damage from Atlantic City homes. There is no reason to delay fixing up fire damage. Call SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton right away at (609) 965-0885. You will be glad you did!

What Does Fire Damage Restoration Involve?

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You can contact our professionals 24/7. Our fire damage experts are trained in fire & smoke restoration, odor control, upholstery and fabric cleaning.

Atlantic City Remediation Services Generally Restore Fire-Damaged Homes by Removing Soot Residues, Deodorizing Interiors, and Replacing Things Beyond Repair.

The damage a fire does to your Atlantic City home involves much more than burned structural elements and furnishings. A large part of the harm a house fire does results from the soot residues and odors produced by the burning, or combustion, process. In this process, heat converts solid materials into gases but, since the reaction is almost always inefficient, it leaves behind waste products in the form of harmful residues and airborne particles. These waste products include:

Corrosive residues that could discolor and further damage any surfaces they are deposited on

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which often smell like asphalt or car tires that could be detrimental to your health if breathed in

Other persistent odorous airborne particles

If not cleaned up quickly and correctly, these residential fire leftovers can further harm your property. Moreover, they might also negatively impact your health.

How Do Local Fire Damage Restoration Companies Like SERVPRO Handle Soot Residues?

One of the most troublesome issues faced by Atlantic City fire damage restoration services following a fire is cleaning up soot residues. These wastes are the solid remnants of burned materials, and they are left where something burns or are deposited around your home by smoke. Since smoke can travel almost anywhere, even into the most difficult-to-access parts of your house, they can be quite challenging to find and remove. If not found and cleaned up swiftly, these often acidic deposits can corrode metallic surfaces and change the color of any materials they land on. In order to effectively deal with residues and prevent these problems, SERVPRO technicians employ the following methods and gear: 

Eliminating difficult to remove charred on smoke residues with wire brushes, scraping techniques, or abrasive blasting

Using the peroxide active cleaning method to remove thick residues from delicate surfaces and materials

Wiping away non-grease residues around your home with dry-cleaning sponges

Whatever residues your residence has, we usually have the right tools and techniques to safely remove them.

What Methods Does SERVPRO Use to Resolve Airborne Issues Like Residual Smoke and Persistent Odors?

After a fire, your house may still have residual smoke and the airborne particles that go along with it. It also likely suffers from persistent foul, fire-related smells. These result from the odorous particles and compounds produced by the fire found in both smoke particles and deposited residues. In order to rid your residence of airborne issues like residual smoke and unpleasant odors, SERVPRO:

Ventilates your house with high-velocity box fans and advanced air movers to remove smoke and smells related to it

Uses air-filtering scrubbers to replace interior air, fouled by noxious gases and odorous particles, with cleaner exterior air

Neutralizes unwanted smells with Vaportek systems and Ozone machines

Cleans your HVAC ducts with specialized systems that prevent it from spreading damaging odorous particles around your home

Cleans impacted exterior areas of your home with pressure washers

Employs ultra-low volume and thermal foggers to deodorize affected surfaces and materials around your residence

Deodorizes upholstery and carpets with high-tech injection devices

These actions are often highly effective in returning your home to its pre-fire condition. After SERVPRO technicians have finished, homeowners are usually surprised to find that their residences no longer smell like smoke and seem to have never even experienced a fire.

How Do Air Movers, One of SERVPRO’s Most Useful High-Tech Ventilation Tools, Work?

One of our most useful ventilation tools is air movers. Air movers are mechanical devices that are more effective than regular fans in higher pressure, post-fire environments. Their other key benefits are they often use less energy than other ventilation appliances and exchange air more rapidly because of their higher operating velocities. Unlike typical fans, air movers have a rotor instead of a propeller and, using centrifugal force, suck in and blow out fouled air rather than simply pushing it around. This has the ultimate effect of clearing smoky, particle-filled air from your home in a timelier manner.      

Remember, the risk of fire is always present, no matter where you live. Considering this, it is exceedingly important that you anticipate potential fire events, take the proper precautions to avoid them whenever possible, equip your home with essential fire safety equipment like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, have a planned escape route before a fire ever occurs, and know what your local options are if you ever need fire damage repaired. With that said, whatever you do, there is no way to entirely safeguard your home from fire damage. While this is not a comforting thought, it does indicate the importance of having good fire damage restoration services like SERVPRO in the local area.

So, if your home ever experiences a fire, contact SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton at (609) 965-0885 for help restoring its fire damage.

How Can I Remove Burnt Smells From My Home After I Have a Fire?

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Call our experts after you experience a fire disaster, we have training in fire & smoke restoration, odor control, upholstery & fabric cleaning.

For Fire Damage Deodorization Inside Your House in Brigantine Call SERVPRO.

One common issue any building in Brigantine that sets ablaze has is the smoke that gets created. This smoke can travel throughout your structure and leave soot residues behind on surfaces it contacts. It can also penetrate porous items deeply and leave behind foul aromas.

What all has to be done to deodorize my house?

When restoring fire damage in Brigantine, our SERVPRO technicians always follow the same set of procedures. Since there can be more than one source of foul odors, we could have to utilize different deodorization methods. When working towards removing unpleasant aromas, we always implement the following four necessary procedures:

Remove the odor's source and any burnt debris- The first step in the deodorization process is to remove the source of the foul odors. For example, burnt debris and charred structural components can continue giving off burnt aromas if they are not removed. We always discard burnt waste in sealed plastic bags so that dust cannot contaminate unaffected areas of your home.

Clean all surfaces that are coated with soot residues- When smoke contacts cooler surfaces, it can leave behind residues. These residues can release malodor particles into the air if they are not cleaned. Since smoke can travel far from the source, we inspect your entire house, and sometimes we have to clean residues from your entire structure.

Recreate the conditions that caused smoke and malodor particles to penetrate your building materials- We can often remove odors by recreating the circumstances that caused the foul odors to be present in your home. For example, if the cause of the unpleasant aromas was smoke, then we can dispense deodorizers in the form of fog.

Seal affected surfaces- After soot residues have been cleaned, we can spray specialized sealant paint on the affected surfaces to seal in malodor particles.

If you ever notice burnt smells inside your home after a fire occurs, call SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885 24/7.

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What Do I Use To Clean My House After Fire Damage In Brigantine?

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Don’t despair when facing fire damage in your kitchen. Contact our experienced SERVPRO team for effective remediation services.

Full Restoration Might Require Several Cleaning Approaches, But SERVPRO Can Help You Complete the Process Faster 

Cleaning a house after a fire incident in Brigantine is like solving a puzzle where you have to fit in different cleaning approaches together to achieve the goal of restoring your home to its preloss state. Even after a small fire, you might have a considerable cleaning challenge ahead. Involving a professional cleaning team can help ensure you get the results you want faster or guarantee a better outcome.

What cleaning tasks are typical after fire damage incidents in Brigantine?

• Removal of residues deposited on surfaces such as walls 
• Cleaning small items such as toys and lighting fixtures
• Removal of particulate matter and aerosols left by smoke in the air
• Cleaning fabrics

Whether a Brigantine fire was big or small, residues tend to accumulate on vast surfaces such as walls. The combustion processes generate most of the residues then smoke movements transfer them to different surfaces. Residues can also form on a surface as it deteriorates because of exposure to extreme heat. 

The process of cleaning residues from surfaces can vary depending on several factors, including:

• Amount of residues deposited
• Type of residues
• Type or age of the underlying material

When dealing with small amounts of dry smoke residues, it is easier to clean them by wiping the affected surfaces with a sponge or cloth. Vacuuming can also help, especially if the surface is not even. Our SERVPRO technicians also improve the process by using the spray and wipe technique whereby we spray lightly or mist a cleaning product onto a surface before wiping with a dry cleaning towel. 

Wiping areas caked with layers of residue may not work, or if it does, you have to put in considerable elbow grease. The same happens when dealing with unique residues produced by fuel oil or protein fires. Agitation and the use of stronger cleaning solutions help remove such residues. In most cases, the cleaned surfaces require refinishing after removing all soils, so the use of abrasive cleaning supplies like steel wool pads is possible.

Cleaning processes can have adverse effects on the underlying material, depending on the physical traits of such materials. For instance, wood has cellulose, which readily absorbs cleaning solutions so you might succeed in removing soils only to end up with water damage. Cleaning processes such as agitation or the use of chemicals can damage a surface finish. 

 How do I clean small items after a fire?

Many small items, including kids' toys and fixtures such as chandeliers, require cleaning to remove soot or other residues they collect during a fire. The small size of the items, the shapes, and the hidden sections make cleaning such items challenging. Our SERVPRO technicians can help by disassembling utility items to simplify cleaning. We also use immersion techniques such as ultrasonic cleaning for non-electronic items. The cleaning system uses sound to form and implode millions of vapor bubbles instantaneously. The collapsing bubbles create energy that cleans residues.

How do I ensure there is clean residue-free air in the house?

The deposits that end up on surfaces move through the air. Although most settle on surfaces, some remain suspended in the air as particles or aerosols.  Air movements, especially from the HVAC system, can also re-circulate residues into the air. 

It takes different steps to ensure there is clean air in the house.  Ventilating the areas affected by the fire helps push out the residue-filled air. For the best results, the use of equipment such as axial air movers, which displace huge volumes of air, is necessary. Cleaning the HVAC system, especially if its blower was on during the fire or replacing filters, helps eliminate the recirculation of residues back into the indoor air. 

Sometimes, the problem might not be residues in the air, rather its bad odor. In case cleaning the house and all contents does not eliminate the bad odor, deodorization is essential. The simplest way to deodorize is to mix water-based deodorizers with the cleaning solutions to leave a sweet scent in cleaned areas. Our SERVPRO technicians can also help address serious odor issues by using advanced deodorization procedures such as ULV or thermal fogging. Such methods deliver a pairing agent or another type of deodorizer in an atomized form allowing deep penetration into materials for better neutralization of all odors.

The challenging process of cleaning fire-damaged property in Hamilton Township, Atlantic City, or Galloway is simpler with assistance from SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton. Call us at (609) 965-0885 to assist. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster. 

How Can I Get the Fire Odor Out of My Area Rug?

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Facing fire damage and some odors? Contact the certified team at SERVPRO for effective fire remediation efforts. Call immediately for best results.

SERVPRO has the tools and knowledge to mitigation any size or type of fire loss in Brigantine properties

Many Brigantine homes have area rugs as an accent piece as part of the decor. They are a convenient and attractive solution for protecting floors and allow homeowners to change out the look of their room whenever they wish by merely replacing the rug. When fire loss occurs, area rugs can absorb smoke odors and require both fast action and extensive cleaning to have the potential for reuse. 

What Types of Cleaning Works on Smoke Damage to Area Rugs?

Many of the same tactics that work on carpet get used in the restoration of fire damage in area rugs in Brigantine homes. Before SERVPRO technicians work on a rug or carpet, they do the following: 

• Test the carpet fibers to determine the construction materials 
• Determine the potential for restoration of the area rug
• Note any spots and stains that need addressing
• Choose the best cleaning agents to handle the cleaning for the best outcome

The Rug May Have Water Damage Cleanup Needs

Copious amounts of water get used in the extinguishing of home fires in Brigantine. When the fire is active, the firefighters drench items and push them towards the middle of the room. Often these items wind up on the area rug. Once the technicians remove the items from the pile, they separate the things into two distinct groups: items with restoration potential and items that require disposal (with approval of the homeowner or adjuster). Water can leave behind spots on rugs, combined with fire loss; wet soot creates more significant cleaning challenges on fibers. The technicians choose cleansing solutions to allow any dirt or residues to release their grip on the threads. 

How Does a Subfloor Get Dried After a Home Fire?

When the items get saturated during the firefighting, it is not uncommon for seepage to occur into the subfloor. In the case of a fire in an upper story of a home, soot-tainted water may drip through to lower levels. The floorboards, tile, or carpet may need to get removed to dry underneath. When walls and ceilings wick water, they may buckle or warp and require removal. It is vital to open up wall cavities or drying and possibly necessitate the removal of the insulation within. If the detection equipment used by the techs identifies elevated moisture levels within the structure, steps get taken to dry it quickly. A combination of air movers and drying mats often results in the most favorable outcome for the subfloor. 

Addressing the Air Quality and Odor Control Issues After Fire Loss

Smoke has a distinctive, pungent odor that can spread throughout the home unless neutralized. The technicians have a diverse selection of odor eradicating equipment, depending on the level of scent reduction the property needs. During the entire mitigation process, it is not uncommon for the techs to deploy machines called air scrubbers that grab airborne motes out of the air and trap them in their internal maze of HEPA filtration. 

Odor control often needs multiple layers to eliminate fire scents in the home entirely. The reason is that the residues on surfaces can leave behind odors, and they need different treatment than airborne soot particles that also contribute to the smells in a home. Areas of the house with painted surfaces may not respond completely to cleaning, and in those cases, the techs apply a sealant to trap any odorous soot, and once repainted, no sign of the fire odor lingers. Hand cleaning surfaces with deodorizing cleaning agents work to lessen odors, and the application of thermal fogging or hydroxyl generators assist in the neutralization of any remaining residual fire odors.

Deep Cleaning for Area Rugs

Depending on the construction materials that make up the fibers of the area rug, the techs may choose different types of cleaning methods. Foam or other wet-based cleaners work on many types of rugs. For wool-based rugs, the potential for shrinkage or bleed may necessitate removal for cleaning in-house. 

Who Can Do Repairs and Rebuilding After Fire Damage?

Once the restoration services get completed, there are often repairs that need attention to bring the property back to its pre-fire loss condition. With their general contractor license HIC #13VH05086500, the technicians can:

• Reinstall floorboards
• Repair cut away sheetrock
• Deep clean carpet and area rugs as needed for reuse
• Repaint walls

Don't wait to clean up fire damage, call SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885. The certified technicians bring decades of experience and advanced equipment for the best outcome from all types of fire loss. 

We Are The Best Choice For Your Atlantic City Fire Damage Restoration

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We expanded our fleet so that we can respond more quickly to your fire damage restoration emergency. Call us right away, we are available 24/7.

Identifying Non-washable and Washable Materials during Fire Damage Restoration in Atlantic City

Fire Damage Atlantic City

While property fires are frequent, the extent of damage rarely requires structural repair or remodeling. However, the structure of your home may suffer soiling, staining, or release odors and soots into the indoor environment. We classify structural harm as any item in the home which is fixed. These may include the upper walls and ceilings of your home, which typically sustain the most soot or soiling. Our team focuses on the inspection phase of a fire situation to ensure that our cleaning efforts are efficient and that we do not risk causing further harm.

Tailoring our services toward each resident's need when dealing with fire damage in Atlantic City helps to ensure that our services are of high quality. During the inspection, our qualified technicians are looking to identify the different types of soling as well as the services themselves. Soiling tends to fall into two categories of wet or dry smoke, whereas surfaces are classifiable as porous or non-porous. The outcomes of our pre-test strongly influence the approach we take to restoration and enhance the possibility of returning your home to a preloss condition.

Washable materials are those that do not suffer from wet cleaning solutions. These may include areas like walls with water-resistant paintwork. On the other hand, some natural woods may respond adversely to wet cleaning. SERVPRO technicians begin restoration by dry cleaning any non-washable areas using a combination of dry sponges, rotary equipment as well as light vacuuming of the affected area for non-washable materials.

Depending on the extent of damage and the type of material on the surface, SERVPRO technicians may choose to use general or heavy-duty cleaners. Heavy-duty cleaners should only be used in situations where the surface has been appropriately pre-tested to avoid risking further fire damage. Typically, heavy-duty materials suspend soiling into a solvent and require soak-time as well as a full-rinse of any affected materials. Once the removal of soiling is complete, SERVPRO can begin to deodorize the affected structure thoroughly.

Be vigilant against further damage in your home during the cleaning process. Contact SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 300-3628.

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Fire Damage In Your Atlantic City Home

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Contact SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885.

Restore your Atlantic City Home Efficiently and Effectively after Fire Damage

An unexpected fire can be a disaster for the interior of your home. However, the damages you immediately notice are not always permanent ones. New properties are built to withstand all but the most severe of fires and temperatures. The majority of harm is usually cosmetic. Finishes can melt under extreme temperatures as well as the pressure of hot smoke pushing against them. While these issues can be an inconvenience, particularly since they can limit use and access to your kitchen, the good news is that they are frequently restorable.

You may want to consider repairs yourself or reaching out to a professional fire damage restoration company here in Atlantic City. Combusting materials produce hot smoke, which can bond with surfaces in the form of soots. Vacuuming these areas can help to dislodge or remove any light soiling from surfaces. However, you should wear a respirator when performing this task to avoid ingesting any soots. Opening windows is also beneficial as it replaces indoor gases with clean outdoor air.

It quite likely that you run into some issues when dealing with fire restoration, which is why seeking expert guidance is useful. Not all materials contain the same chemicals. Therefore the type of soiling you are dealing with maybe different on certain surfaces or areas of the home. Smoke residues on your oven hood may differ from those closer to natural materials. It is essential to conduct pre-testing of materials before restoring them to avoid increasing the extent of the damage.

If you're unsure of how to administer a pre-test, SERVPRO is here to help. SERVPRO technicians undergo intensive training to gain qualifications from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certifications (IICRC.) Our pre-tests allow us to understand what equipment or chemicals we need to get the right results. SERVPRO trucks contain air whips, air-scrubbers, oil, and water-based solvents as well as upholstery cleaning equipment. We can use this equipment to ensure your home returns to its preloss condition.

Consulting professional restoration services could help you to restore your home efficiently and effectively. Contact SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885.

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We Discuss The Pack-Out Process In Atlantic City

10/24/2019 (Permalink)

Give our SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton team a call anytime at (609) 965-0885.

Does Fire Pack-Outs Remove Everything from Atlantic City Homes?

Content management is a considerable aspect of successfully managing and restoring Atlantic City homes and businesses following a fire. Pack-out processes help to make this content restoration and storage more effective, but there are elements that you might not fully understand or know that can make it challenging to know what to expect. Better understanding our pack-out process can help you to be more at ease with the efforts we take to reduce your losses after a fire.

As detrimental as fire damage in Atlantic City homes can initially feel, there is nothing as deflating as the loss of personal belongings and keepsakes that have no set monetary values. These irreplaceable items are why content management is such a vital element to the fire recovery work that our SERVPRO team does, and we can earmark many at-risk possessions when we inspect your property upon our arrival. Here are a few things you can expect during the pack-out phase:

Not Everything Needs to Leave

Our professionals carefully pick and choose which items require focused cleaning, deodorization, and attention at our SERVPRO facility. Many of your belongings can often get moved to an unaffected area of the property until restoration completes, and they can get returned.

Where Do Your Items Go?

Most often, we transport your belongings to our SERVPRO warehouse, where we have cutting edge equipment like our ultrasonic tank for soot removal and our ozone chamber for multiple-item deodorization. We can also work with partners like dry cleaners and other professionals to provide our customers with the best result at the lowest prices.

What Happens During Fire Restoration?

Once your belongings have gotten cleaned, deodorized, and restored in our facility, we can safely store them on-site until the recovery efforts complete in your home. Our crew has a climate-controlled warehouse where we can safely protect your belongings as long as necessary.

Fire incidents can take their toll on the possessions that matter most to you, so our pack-out service and content management can help to prevent some of the most considerable losses homeowners can experience after a fire. Give our SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton team a call anytime at (609) 965-0885.

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Structural Areas That Present Cleaning Difficulties After A Fire In Brigantine

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Structural Areas that Present Cleaning Difficulties after Fire Damage Affects a Brigantine Home

Cleaning up fire damage sites is a standard part of restoration efforts. Although such cleaning is generally challenging, some parts of the affected structure might prove tougher to clean than the rest. Knowing such parts in advance can help you make the necessary preparations. However, if a professional restorer such as SERVPRO is involved, every step of the cleaning process is handled correctly.

Lighting Fixtures
Some parts, such as ceilings bear the brunt of fire damage in affected Brigantine homes because smoke moves upwards. The ceiling, therefore, requires serious cleaning efforts to remove soot and other residues. Ceiling cleanup also involves cleaning lighting fixtures, which can present some challenges, including the risk of electric shock or the sanitizing agent ruining the finish of the fixture. Our SERVPRO technicians confirm that power is off and pre-test the cleaning solution before starting the process. For fixtures such as chandeliers, which include decorative trim, we use low-pressure steam cleaning or submerge the trim in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Concealed Areas
Flames from the fire might not reach every corner of your property. Smoke, on the other hand, spreads further through convectional currents leaving abundant deposits inside cabinets, attics and other concealed areas. In many cases, the interior parts of such areas are made of unfinished wood, which is difficult to clean. Access might also be limited in such areas. Our SERVPRO technicians use Dry Cleaning Sponge for residue removal. We also use denatured alcohol to deal with the remnants preventing the setting of residues into pores.

Windows
Cleaning the windows might seem easy, considering it is something done during regular house cleanups. However, after fire damage, the cleaning involves the frame and trims as well, and smoke residues tend to filter into every nook and cranny. The glass too can present problems, especially streaking. Our SERVPRO technicians spray specialized sanitizers containing ammonia on the glass and then use a squeegee to remove smoke residues. Once the ammonia evaporates, the remaining solution dries to a neutral pH, which eliminates streaking.

What may seem like a simple cleaning task can be difficult after fire incidents. Call SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton to help manage the process. You can reach us at (609) 965-0885 any time. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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How Our Professionals Will Clean Your Smoke Damaged Ceiling In Brigantine

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Contact us at (609) 965-0885, our 24-hour services line, open 365 days a year so that we can help you with the restoration your home needs.

Getting Your Ceiling Clean And Smoke-Free After A Fire In Your Brigantine Home

Every room in your Brigantine home that fills with smoke during a fire requires extensive cleaning. Your belongings require special care, and so do the surfaces of your home’s interior. SERVPRO’s Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-certified Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT) understands the complexities involved in restoring your residence.

We know our customers in Brigantine hate smoke damage because of how badly it can affect clothing, toys, furniture, and so many other things in the average home. When your house contains textured ceilings like acoustic tiles or other styles, we want you to know we have the ability to restore these, as well as flat surfaces. While you might find it possible to clean windows and mirrors of soot deposits, the porous surfaces of these ceilings require special equipment and training.

When we come across acoustic tiles or similar materials, we start restoring these by lightly vacuuming any loose soot away from the surface. With acoustic tiles, we often use a light brush, but for other ceilings where some of the fillings could become damaged, we refrain from this part. This step in the Peroxide Active Ceiling Cleaning process is similar to how we clean other surfaces like walls.

After we finish vacuuming the surface of the ceiling, we use an upholstery cleaning machine. Instead of using upholstery cleaning solvents, we instead fill the machine with Oxi-Zap, which is a stabilized hydrogen peroxide. The whitening power you might be familiar with in household H2O2 comes from its ability to break stain-causing substances down into smaller particles, not from a bleach-like chemical. Oxi-Zap works similarly.

Once this dries, we can see if the ceiling now looks good enough without an application of new paint, or if the ceiling needs a new coat of paint. The steps we completed earlier mean we do not need to prime the ceiling before painting, which can often reduce the texture, and any sound-proofing, from what it looked like before.

SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton wants to help make your home in Galloway, Absecon, or Smithville look and feel clean again after a fire, “Like it never even happened.” Contact us at (609) 965-0885, our 24-hour services line, open 365 days a year so that we can help you with the restoration your home needs. We can help you by mitigating every aspect of smoke and fire damage.

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Our Odor Removal Specialists Can Restore Your Home In Atlantic City To Pre-Damage Condition

5/21/2019 (Permalink)

For professional odor control, contact SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885 today.

Removing Odors From Properties With Fire Damage In Atlantic City

A protein fire is caused by the burning of animal fats at high temperatures. These are among the most common house fires which generally start in the kitchen before spreading outward in billowing smoke. Protein fires are especially odorous, which is why homeowners opt for professional restoration after the flames are put out. We operate locally and train our technicians in the different methods of dealing with residues left behind from natural materials, synthetic materials, and animal fats.

A pre-test is a high priority for homeowners with fire damage in Atlantic City. By checking different surfaces as well as the type of soot residing on them, a SERVPRO technician can create a tailored restoration plan. In the case of protein fires, animal fats can be particularly tough to clean and require agitative cleaning methods in combination with harsh chemical agents. We may also need to check your ventilation ducts for residues.

Tackling the source of an odor is the most effective way of removing the odor itself. Household air-fresheners can be useful short-term in masking an odor, but failure to address the source of the odor results in the smell returning again and again. SERVPRO technicians can trace smoke damages from the source throughout the home, checking ventilation, ducts, crawlspaces, and other cavities, then thoroughly cleaning them.

Once a property has been thoroughly cleaned, you may notice the presence of odor continues. Besides, some cleaning agents themselves have powerful synthetic odors. SERVPRO can neutralize odors by using thermal foggers. This equipment vaporizes deodorant solvents and disperses them in the home. Inside the vapor, chemical pairing agents bond with odor particles causing them to drop to the floor where they can be easily cleaned away. Since the vapor behaves similarly to smoke, this method is proven to be exceptionally useful in removing odors from the home after a fire.

For professional odor control, contact SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton at (609) 965-0885 today.

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Choosing the Appropriate Fire Extinguisher for your Atlantic City, NJ Property

12/26/2018 (Permalink)

Fire Safety Tip from SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton

A portable fire extinguisher can be a life and property saving tool when used properly.  but which one is best for your home or business?

• Class A: This is the most common extinguisher and can be used to put out fires in ordinary combustibles such as cloth, wood, rubber, paper and many plastics.
• Class B: Used for fires involving flammable liquids such as grease, gasoline and oil.
• Class C: designed for fires involving appliances, tools, or other equipment electrically energized.
• Class D: For use on flammable metals; often specific for the type of metal in question.  These are typically found only in factories working with these metals.
• Class K:  Intended for use on fires that involve vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats in cooking appliances.  these extinguishers are generally found in commercial kitchens, but are becoming more popular in residential market for use in kitchens.

When fire and water damage puts the things that matter most on the line, you need to very best help on the line as well.  SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton is just a call away 609-965-0885.

Keep safe While Cooking in Hammonton, NJ

11/2/2018 (Permalink)

Pay Attention When Cooking

According the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) cooking equipment is the leading cause of residential fires.

The NFPA offers the following eye-opening statistics

• 475,000 structure fires were reported in the United states in 2016.
• These fires caused $7.9 billion in property damages.
• One structure fire was reported every 66 seconds.

What you should know about home cooking safety

• Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stovetop.
• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food.
• If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop.

If you have a cooking fire

• Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you leave.
• If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out.
• Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

National Fire Protection Association Safe Cooking

If fire damages your home or business please call

SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton

Call Us Today – 609-965-0885

Summer Safety: Grilling

7/31/2018 (Permalink)

Don't let a grilling mishap ruin your summer fun!

With Summertime in full swing, it’s time to head outside and fire up the grill. Did you know that July and August are peak months for grilling fires?

We at SERVPRO® of Atlantic City, Hamilton, Hammonton, wanted to remind everybody to be safe while enjoying the BBQ. Here are some safety tips to help avoid a grilling fire:

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outside.
• Check the gas tank hose for any leaks before using it each year.
• Clean and check the grill regularly.
• If you smell gas while cooking, move away from the grill immediately and call the fire department.
• Remove flammable items from the grilling area.
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area while cooking.
• Do not leave the grill unattended while cooking.
• If using a charcoal grill, let coals cool completely before disposing of them in a metal container with a lid.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – (609) 965-0885

Fire and Smoke Damage in Atlantic City, NJ

5/17/2018 (Permalink)

Smoke Damage Migrates to Unaffected Areas

A significant fire to this Atlantic City, NJ home caused smoke to migrate to other areas of the home.  Air is always migrating throughout your home caused by the HVAC system, leaks in windows and doors, and breaches for plumbing and electrical.

Fires can be especially devastating to your home or business. After the fire trucks leave, your property will likely suffer from not only fire and smoke damage, but also widespread water damage and flooding from firefighting efforts. SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hmmonton Professionals have specialized fire and water damage restoration training and experience to quickly clean up and restore your home to pre-fire condition. We also can remove the pervasive smoke odor and deep-clean soot from upholstery and carpet

For assistance cleaning up Fire or Water Damage call SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton 24/7/365 at 609-965-0885. 

Preventing Tree Fires This Holiday Season

12/15/2017 (Permalink)

The National Fire Protection Association reports that between 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 230 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. These fires caused an average of six deaths, 22 injuries, and $18.3 million in direct property damage annually. Here are some tips to help prevent a fire in your home this holiday season:

• Choose a tree with fresh needles
• Cut 2" from the base of the trunk before placing
• Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from ANY heat source (fireplace, radiator, candles, heaters, lights, etc.).
• Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
• Add water DAILY
• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections
• Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.
• Last but not least, dispose of your tree as soon as the holidays pass. It might be decorative and fun, but the longer a dry, dying tree sits in your house, the more likely your home is to experience and suffer a fire loss.

In the unfortunate instance that tragedy does strike this year, SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster. We can respond immediately to your home. We understand the stress and worry that comes with emergency damage and the disruption it causes your life. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

Have Questions?  Call Us Today 609-965-0885.

Thanksgiving Disaster Prevention

11/21/2017 (Permalink)

Oven fire bursts kitchen into flames

With the beginning of the holidays just days away, and we all prepare our feasts, it is imperative to keep safety in mind this Thanksgiving season. With nearly 2000 fires across the United States last year, Thanksgiving day sees the most house fires of any day of the year. Preventing these types of disasters all starts with eliminating carelessness in the kitchen. Making sure pan handles are not facing outward and oven timers are audible when food is cooking are two big things that will reduce the risk of accidents in your home. Others small yet important things include keeping small children out of the kitchen and keeping the amount of people in there at once to a minimum. Common sense and careful cooking will help to make sure that your holiday dinner doesn't turn into a holiday disaster.

In the unfortunate instance that tragedy does strike this year, SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster. We can respond immediately to your storm-related issues in your home or business.  Our team has the expertise to handle your storm damage needs.

• 24 -Hour Emergency Service
• Highly Trained Technicians
• Specialized Remediation Equipment

SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton understands the stress and worry that comes with emergency damage and the disruption it causes your life. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

Have Questions?  Call Us Today 609-965-0885

Hidden Damages Associated with Fire Losses.

7/3/2017 (Permalink)

Fire damage in the family room caused additional smoke damage in the crawlspace.

Hidden damages associated with fire losses.

Along with the obvious damage cause by the flames of a fire loss, there are often hidden damages that SERVPRO® of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton are professionally trained to handle. Those damages can include, but are not limited to, water damage from the firefighting efforts, structural damage from the heat, and an odor caused by the smoke.  Your Heating and Air conditioning System (HVAC) can distribute smoke and odor to areas of your home or business that may appear to be unaffected by the fire.

SERVPRO® offers a 7 step process to restore your home or business to the way it was before the loss. To find out more, visit http://www.SERVPROatlanticcityhamiltonhammonton.com/fire-smoke-damage-restoration or call us at 609-965-0885.

Forrest Fire Tips

6/22/2017 (Permalink)

With the worst forest fire in Portugal’s history happening recently, it is unfortunately that time of year again in our area where forest fires are a threat. Here are some tips to stay safe during a forest fire and to prevent them from even starting.

Prevention:

• Be sure to obey local laws when having a campfire or any open fire.
• Keep flammable objects away from any open fires.
• Make sure smoking materials are extinguished before disposing them.
• Avoid burning fires in windy conditions.
• Keep shovels, water, and fire retardant handy while burning a fire to keep it under control.

In the event of a forest fire:

• If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.
• Be sure to lock your home.
• Avoid evacuating through routes that run near the fire.
• Monitor changes in wind speed/direction.
• Alert someone that you have left and where you are going so that first responders know you are no longer in the residence.

SERVPRO® Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton: 609-965-0885

Leading cause of fire and smoke damage in Atlantic County

11/7/2016 (Permalink)

Kitchen Fire

As the Holiday Season and Winter weather approaches it is important to prevent fire and smoke damage to your home in the area.  Regardless of the time of the year the leading cause of home fire damage is cooking.  

Remember the following tips so your kitchen stays free of fire hazards.

Kitchen Fire Safety Must-Haves

Every kitchen should have the following safety essentials on hand:

• Fire Extinguisher: An ABC Dry Chemical fire extinguisher is the best option since it won?t accelerate grease fires. Read the instructions, and know how to operate it.
• Smoke Detector: A smoke detector with a pause button is best in case of false alarms. Neighboring rooms to the kitchen should also have smoke detectors.
• Oven Mitts: Protect those hands with a thick, durable pair.

Safe Home Cookin'

Be a safe chef in your home by remembering these safety practices, and prevent a fire from ever starting:

• Don?t leave your cooking unattended. Checking your email or watching TV can wait until you've switched off the burner.
• Keep cooking area clean to prevent grease buildup.
• Have nothing flammable near the stove. Keep curtains, potholders, dishtowels, food packaging, and Mom?s recipe cards away from the stove.
• Roll up your sleeves, tuck in your shirt, and pin back long hair.
• Heat cooking oil slowly. Be patient with those French fries; heating oil too quickly can easily start a fire.

Cooking Safe With Your Little Chefs

It may be unavoidable for kids to resist the pleasant smells wafting from the kitchen. Kids often want to help cook, so bear in mind the following tips:

• Enforce a kid-free zone. Young children should be kept at least 3 feet away from the stove while older family members are cooking to avoid accidents and spills.
• Use the back burners, and turn pot handles toward the center of the range. This will keep hot items out of a child's reach and reduce the risk of spills.
• Teach children that hot things can burn.
• Never hold a child while cooking.

If A Cooking Fire Starts:

• Water and grease don't mix. In the event of a grease fire, NEVER POUR WATER ON IT. It will spread. Use a fire extinguisher, or when in doubt, get out and call for help.
• Put a lid on it. If a pan catches fire, slide a lid over the pan and turn off the stove burner. Leave the lid on until it is completely cool.
• Keep the oven or microwave door shut if fire starts. Turn off the heat. If the flames do not go out immediately, get out and call for help.
• Stop, drop, and roll. If your clothes catch fire, smother them on the kitchen floor before getting out of the house.

For all of your property restoration needs, including fire and smoke damage SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton is available 24/7/365, call 609-965-0885.

For Immediate Service, Call SERVPRO in Absecon, NJ 609-965-0885

5/4/2016 (Permalink)

Fire damage to a bathrrom.

SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Absecon.  We can respond immediately to your emergency Fire, Smoke and Odor damage.  Our team has the expertise to handle your Fire restoration or cleaning needs

·       24 -Hour Emergency Service.

• State of the Art Equipment
• Highly Trained Fire, Smoke and Odor Restoration Technicians
• Direct Insurance Billing

What to Expect: 

When we visit your home after a fire loss, we will scope the affected areas to determine the extent of the loss. We will always pretest affected surfaces to determine the type of smoke and which products will help us recover the area most effectively. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. If a fire has damaged your home, call us right away at 856-566-3388. SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton will treat you and your family with empathy and respect, and your property with care.  

Smoke and soot facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – 609-965-0885

SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

For Immediate Service, Call SERVPRO in Egg Harbor City, NJ 609-965-0885

5/4/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Egg Harbor City.  We can respond immediately to your emergency Fire, Smoke and Odor damage.  Our team has the expertise to handle your Fire restoration or cleaning needs

·       24 -Hour Emergency Service.

• State of the Art Equipment
• Highly Trained Fire, Smoke and Odor Restoration Technicians
• Direct Insurance Billing

What to Expect: 

When we visit your home after a fire loss, we will scope the affected areas to determine the extent of the loss. We will always pretest affected surfaces to determine the type of smoke and which products will help us recover the area most effectively. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. If a fire has damaged your home, call us right away at 609-965-0885. SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton will treat you and your family with empathy and respect, and your property with care.  

Smoke and soot facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – 609-965-0885

SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

For Immediate Service, Call SERVPRO in Galloway, NJ 609-965-0885

5/4/2016 (Permalink)

Kitchen fire

being faster to any-sized disaster in Galloway.  We can respond immediately to your emergency Fire, Smoke and Odor damage.  Our team has the expertise to handle your Fire restoration or cleaning needs

·       24 -Hour Emergency Service.

• State of the Art Equipment
• Highly Trained Fire, Smoke and Odor Restoration Technicians
• Direct Insurance Billing 

What to Expect: 

When we visit your home after a fire loss, we will scope the affected areas to determine the extent of the loss. We will always pretest affected surfaces to determine the type of smoke and which products will help us recover the area most effectively. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. If a fire has damaged your home, call us right away at 609-965-0885. SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton will treat you and your family with empathy and respect, and your property with care.  

Smoke and soot facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – 609-965-0885

SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton  understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

Have Questions?  Call Us Today 609-965-0885

For Immediate Service, Call SERVPRO In Atlantic City, NJ 609-965-0885

4/15/2016 (Permalink)

Smoke damage to a kitchen

SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Atlantic City.  We can respond immediately to your emergency Fire, Smoke and Odor damage.  Our team has the expertise to handle your Fire restoration or cleaning needs

·       24 -Hour Emergency Service.

• State of the Art Equipment
• Highly Trained Fire, Smoke and Odor Restoration Technicians
• Direct Insurance Billing

What to Expect: 

When we visit your home after a fire loss, we will scope the affected areas to determine the extent of the loss. We will always pretest affected surfaces to determine the type of smoke and which products will help us recover the area most effectively. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. If a fire has damaged your home, call us right away at 609-965-0885. SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton will treat you and your family with empathy and respect, and your property with care.  

Smoke and soot facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – 609-965-0885

SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

For Immediate Service, Call SERVPRO In Mays Landing, NJ 609-965-0885

4/15/2016 (Permalink)

Smoke damage to a kitchen.

SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Mays Landing.  We can respond immediately to your emergency Fire, Smoke and Odor damage.  Our team has the expertise to handle your Fire restoration or cleaning needs

·       24 -Hour Emergency Service.

• State of the Art Equipment
• Highly Trained Fire, Smoke and Odor Restoration Technicians
• Direct Insurance Billing

What to Expect

When you call, we will ask several questions regarding your water damage emergency. These questions will help us determine what equipment and resources to bring, including how many trained SERVPRO Professionals may be needed. 

Our SERVPRO Representative will ask several questions: 

• Your name and contact information
• Your insurance information (if applicable)
• The street address of the fire damaged home or business
• When did the fire or smoke damage occur?
• What caused the fire damage (if known)?
• Is there electricity available (on-site)? 

SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton  understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

For Immediate Service, Call SERVPRO In HAMMONTON, NJ 609-965-0885

4/15/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Atlantic City/Hamilton/Hammonton provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Hammonton.  We can respond immediately to your emergency Fire, Smoke and Odor damage.  Our team has the expertise to handle your Fire restoration or cleaning needs

• 24 -Hour Emergency Service
• State of the Art Equipment
• Highly Trained Fire, Smoke and Odor Restoration Technicians
• Direct Insurance Billing

SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions.  We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage.  We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – 609-965-0885

The Leading Cause of Home Fires in the Winter

2/26/2016 (Permalink)

Did you know regardless of the weather outside the leading cause of home fires is cooking?

Avoid Holiday Hazards

11/24/2015 (Permalink)

Just the facts:

Be safe this holiday season:

For more safety tips visit the Nation Fire Protection Association at http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information