SERVPRO Saves New London Homes from Lasting Effects of Fire Damage

10/17/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage restoration services. by SERVPRO are second to none. We are here to help, no matter the size of the disaster.

Can SERVPRO Effectively Combat Odors After Fire Damage to New London Homes? 

Combating odors after fire damage to your New London home can be challenging to say the least. Only professional restorers like SERVPRO have the necessary tools and equipment to neutralize such odors. 

SERVPRO techs use different approaches to combat odors after fire damage to your New London home, depending on the extent of damage and type of odor involved. Although the odor of a fire-damaged building decreases considerably once the smoke and soot residue is removed, deodorization is necessary in most cases. The actual deodorization procedures vary depending on whether the smoke residues are light, medium, or heavy.

How do SERVPRO Techs Deal with Heavy Smoke Odor Situation During House Fire Cleanup of Your New London Home? 

When the odor is caused by heavy smoke damage, SERVPRO techs may require additional deodorization steps during restoration. Severe smoke odors in hardwood furniture can be difficult to eliminate. SERVPRO techs use dry solvent deodorizers and activated oxygen (ozone) to combat such odors.  

Combating odors in confined areas such as attics also poses a significant challenge. The insulation and rafters in the attics are particularly affected by smoke residues. After ventilating the area, SERVPRO techs spray a water-based deodorant using a ULV fogger. If the odors are too intense, techs might also have to place a layer of new insulation over the old. Restorers also use thermal fogging to deodorize attics. Other deodorization methods include running an air scrubber with an activated carbon and potassium permanganate filter to remove gases and odors.

If smoke damage is detected in the HVAC system, techs often need to seal and thoroughly clean the system before applying any deodorizers. 

Call SERVPRO of New London at (860) 443-2222; our techs are available round the clock to help and assist you.