Willimantic, CT Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

Overcoming fire damage must happen quickly before irreparable harms befall a property. With the spread of post-fire damage, large properties like the Windham Textile and History Museum and Windham Hospital could be heavily damaged without fast mitigation.

Initial Fire Mitigation Solutions to Start Restoration

Mitigating fire damage can be an important element of protecting a home after a fire damage disaster. Our fast response to these incidents ensures that emergency services get underway promptly and we produce effective solutions for:

  • soot removal
  • fire damage restoration
  • fire and smoke damage
  • fire damaged home
  • smoke cleaning 

Overcoming Soot Damage in Willimantic Properties 

One of the more formidable and challenging obstacles of fire damage restoration is the removal of soot and smoke residues. Partial combustion creates damaging particles that become aerosolized and affix themselves to horizontal and vertical surfaces. We use brushes and vacuums to eliminate loose debris before implementing wet or dry cleaning strategies to remove residual soils.

Smoke Remediation Resolves Harsh Odors in Willimantic Homes 

A persistent threat to area homes after fire damage is the presence of smoke odors throughout the structure. These odor compounds spread quickly into adjacent rooms and areas of the house. These must be resolved using a combination of counteractant products and effective deodorization equipment. We even have odor-sealing primers for repainting affected surfaces like drywall and ceilings.

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SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County

Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Today (860) 887-0447

24-Hour Emergency Fire Restoration Service

We know that fire damage can happen any time, so we’re ready to respond 24 hours, 7 days a week—including holidays. We provide immediate emergency fire services for Willimantic homes or businesses, day or night.

Faster to Any Size Fire Emergency

Immediate action is crucial when dealing with water and fire damage. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you need help. A fast response helps lessen the damage, limits secondary damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County is locally owned and operated so we are part of the Willimantic community too. When you have a flooding or water emergency, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We’re also part of a network of over 2270 Franchises, including special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large-scale fire, water, and storm disasters.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Fire Restoration Specialists

As water and fire damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored quickly and thoroughly. Learn about our fire damage training/certificates.

Our Fire Restoration Process

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

We are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. When you call, one of our representatives will ask a series of questions about the fire damage to your home or business. This information helps us respond immediately with all the needed equipment and resources.

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

We 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 (if needed)

In many fire damage cases, it’s necessary to board up missing windows and walls and to place tarps on a damaged roof. This helps to maintain security and to protect against further damage. 

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

If needed, we can begin the water removal process with powerful pumps and extraction units. This removes most of the water. We complete the water removal and drying process with industrial-strength dehumidifiers and air movers. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean and sanitize the restorable items and structures damaged by the fire. Our professionals 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 process or restoring your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve relatively minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and painting, or it could include significant reconstruction of entire rooms.

Trusted Fire Restoration Leaders

When fire and smoke damage your Willimantic, CT property, you can trust SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County to restore your home or business back to its original state. We understand that fire doesn’t just damage your home, but also causes emotional distress as well. Trained SERVPRO franchise professionals will talk to you through the entire restoration process, and work hard to get you back into your property soon.

Call (860) 887-0447 - We are ready to start restoring your home to pre-fire condition.

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