Flames Unveiled: The Surprising Culprits Behind House and Apartment Fires

5/2/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® is always here to help you rise from the ashes and restore your home to its former glory.

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to overlook the potential fire hazards lurking within our homes and apartments. From seemingly harmless appliances to overlooked maintenance tasks, the truth is, fires can start from unexpected sources. In this blog post, we're peeling back the curtain to reveal the common yet often surprising culprits behind house and apartment fires. Let's dive in and uncover the flames before they ignite!

1. Forgotten Flames: Electrical Overloads

   • It's no secret that our homes are filled with electrical devices, but did you know that overloaded circuits are a leading cause of residential fires?
   • From outdated wiring to daisy-chained power strips, electrical overload poses a significant risk. SERVPRO® recommends regular inspections and upgrades by certified electricians to keep your home safe from this silent threat.

2. Lurking Hazards: Cooking Gone Awry

   • The heart of the home can also be the birthplace of flames. Unattended cooking, grease buildup, and faulty appliances can quickly turn a culinary adventure into a kitchen nightmare.
   • Stay vigilant while cooking and ensure proper ventilation to mitigate the risk of fire. And remember, if the kitchen heats up too fast, SERVPRO is here to cool things down.

3. Sleepless Sizzle: Heating Mishaps

   • As the temperatures drop, we rely on heating devices to keep us warm and toasty. However, space heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces can pose a fire hazard if not properly maintained.
   • Schedule regular inspections, keep flammable materials at a safe distance, and never leave heating devices unattended. With SERVPRO's expertise in fire damage restoration, you'll never have to face the cold alone.

4. Sparking Trouble: Faulty Smoking Habits

   • Smoking materials are a common but often overlooked fire risk in homes and apartments. Improperly discarded cigarettes, forgotten embers, and overloaded ashtrays can ignite a blaze in seconds.
   • Designate smoking areas away from flammable materials, use sturdy ashtrays, and always extinguish smoking materials completely. Remember, a moment's carelessness could spark a lifetime of regret.

5. Hidden Threats: Poorly Maintained Appliances

   • From dryers to dishwashers, household appliances are essential but can also be potential fire hazards if neglected. Lint buildup, frayed cords, and mechanical failures can all contribute to appliance fires.
   • Regularly clean and inspect appliances, replace damaged cords immediately, and follow manufacturer's maintenance guidelines to keep your home safe and sound.

While the thought of a house or apartment fire is unsettling, knowledge is power when it comes to fire prevention. By identifying and addressing these common culprits, you can significantly reduce the risk of fire in your home or apartment. And in the unfortunate event that flames do break out, remember that SERVPRO® is always here to help you rise from the ashes and restore your home to its former glory. Stay safe, stay vigilant, and together, we can keep the flames at bay.

The Challenges of West Lynn Fire Damage Restoration

8/9/2022 (Permalink)

You want a trusted team of experts with the equipment your West Lynn property needs after fire damage. Call SERVPRO right away.

Fire Damage Restoration Focuses on Several Areas

There is no mistaking the urgency of a fire loss situation impacting a home or business. As fire sweeps through the property, first responders get dispatched immediately to quell the blaze and protect what they can of your residence. Likewise, professionals like our SERVPRO team are ready to mobilize quickly as well to ensure that we can provide efficient solutions for:

• Emergency Services
• Cleanup
• Structural Repairs
• Odor Removal

When West Lynn fire damage occurs, professionals like our SERVPRO team are called upon for mitigation and emergency services. As full-service contractors, we can provide a wealth of initial efforts, including controlled demolition and debris removal.

A Trusted Name After Fire Damage

Becoming a preferred vendor for insurance work and the fire restoration solutions required us to be able to enter homes as it was safe to do so and begin vital mitigation efforts. We understand the needs of insurance adjusters to approve damage claims, so we work fast to inspect the structure and comprise detailed estimations.

Ready for Large Loss Demands

With many commercial facilities, businesses, and institutions in and around West Lynn, our professionals must be prepared for the additional requirements of these structures following fire damage. We have trailered equipment and hundreds of restoration tools to meet larger structures' demands without compromising the efficiency these businesses expect.

What Emergency Services Are Needed?

Emergency services are the initial steps our professionals take to secure a structure and prevent avoidable harm. The faster these actions occur, the more the residence can be protected from the migrating fire loss effects.

• Water Removal - High volumes of water are often necessary to extinguish a fire, but it can result in pooling and standing water in the areas of your home most impacted by the fire. We utilize multiple extraction devices and drying tools to help eliminate this secondary threat.
• Air Filtration - Smoke and soot particles in the air can create a volatile environment and continue to threaten exposed building materials and contents until air quality improves. We have HEPA filtration products that can reduce airborne particulates.
• Debris Cleanup - Ash, smoke solids, and charred materials must all be cleaned up and discarded as soon as possible to reduce soot and smoke odor concentrations.

Surface Cleaning Solutions for Fire Damage

Soot and smoke residues comprise the most substantial restoration obstacles for experienced technicians of our SERVPRO team. Many variables can impact the cleaning techniques necessary, including the type of underlying material, smoke damage, and contact time. We work to establish the most efficient method of removing surface soot and preserving building materials and contents affected as much as possible. We can implement more abrasive measures if surface cleaning is ineffective, such as media blasting and agitation.

The Reconstruction Necessary After a Fire

After a structure fire, significant reconstruction and repair are often required. Not only will SERVPRO professionals need to complete controlled demolition early in the restoration process, but our full-service team has the experience and knowledge to complete multiple build-back needs for the property.

Lingering Odors Present a Problem

One of the final obstacles technicians must overcome following a fire is the removal of lingering malodors. Burning and combustion involving many different types of materials can leave a formidable smell in the affected areas of the house. Plastics and accelerants can create offensive odors beyond typical smoke produced by organics. Counteractants and cleanup can help reduce the severity of these conditions, but foggers, hydroxyl machines, and ozone generators complete this process.

Professionals must act fast when contending with West Lynn fire damage events. As leading post-disaster relief and recovery technicians, we can respond quickly to these emergencies to begin mitigation and restoration services. Call our SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn team today at (978) 744-0409.

Fire Damage Restoration in West Lynn Requires Professional Help

8/8/2022 (Permalink)

House fire cleanup and restoration in West Lynn by the match-less company--SERVPRO

SERVPRO Can Restore Your Fire-Damaged West Lynn House

Fire damage is the cause of considerable losses to many homeowners in the United States. It can cause extensive structural damages, accompanied by huge financial losses. To avoid losing so much money in getting your house back on its feet, contracting the services of efficient restorers is the right decision.

To perform fire damage restoration in your West Lynn residence, call SERVPRO. We have a team of restorers who have gone through our internal training program and achieved the ECTP (Employee Certification Training Program) certification to acquaint them with our fire damage restoration process. Our fire damage restoration services include:

• Mitigation services include boarding up openings to secure the structure and avoid further damage.
• Contents cleaning services involve cleaning the personal property in your house to remove smoke residues on the site or a separate location. Our SERVPRO 
• Our team can evaluate all contents exposed to high humidity or water for cleaning needs. We check clothing, closets, and storage areas for contents that require cleaning and deodorizing. 
• Structural cleaning services are aimed at removing smoke residues from the structural components of the building and deodorizing to remove the smells left behind while replacing those that resist cleaning and restoration.
• Specialty restoration services involve activities like refinishing furniture, cleaning electronics, dry cleaning clothes, and cleaning expensive art pieces or sending them to a curator.
• Reconstruction services that our SERVPRO technicians mostly perform when the structural components of your house have been damaged to a condition where they cannot go back to their preloss condition.

When cleaning your house, SERVPRO can use heavy-duty cleaners such as the mixture of the Industrial Cleaner with Shampoo Super Concentrate to clean fire-damaged carpets. To remove the odors, we can use filtration agents with absorption agents such as powders to absorb moisture or adsorption agents like activated charcoal to capture the gases causing the smells in the air.

To salvage as much as possible after a fire, contact SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, at (978) 744-0409 for efficient and cost-effective restoration. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Why Prompt, Professional Fire Restoration is Important in West Lynn

7/11/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO says to keep your smoke detectors in good repair and prevent fire damage to your West Lynn home

West Lynn Residents Call SERVPRO for Skilled Fire Restoration -24/7

Fire damage can be a significant headache for any West Lynn homeowner. When you call SERVPRO to address house fire cleanup, we handle the removal and disposal of all charred and unsalvageable materials. We can also use soda blasting or abrasion to salvage different materials only lightly kissed by flames. However, we also have specialized methods that our fire and smoke restoration technicians (FSRT) use to address smoke penetration of your contents in the home. We make it “Like it never even happened.”

Just because your interior may not smell or look like smoke does not mean that our fire restoration efforts in West Lynn will not require smoke remediation. Keep in mind the following:

• Smoke penetrates deep into belongings, leaving long-term damage and lingering, pungent odors.
• Porous surfaces or materials like drywall, fabric, and wood are highly susceptible to smoke damage.
• Soot from the smoke residue can penetrate various materials, causing foul smells and discoloration, leading to mold and secondary damage.

There are more items within your home than you realize that take on smoke damage in a fire. Harm from smoke begins within minutes of exposure but then compounds as time goes on without proper cleaning. Everyday items we must address in fire-damaged homes include:

• Carpeting
• Furniture and appliances
• Electronics
• Clothing
• Porcelain

SERVPRO has the methods and tools to get results

Our Green Fleet comes stocked with the latest tools in the restoration industry, and our IICRC-certified technicians are trained to use proven methods for fire and smoke restorations. We use EPA-registered cleaning agents and disinfectants, and we also employ air scrubbers with HEPA filtration, ultra-low volume (ULV) fogging equipment, and more.

Why call SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn? After our fire restoration project is complete, we want to ensure you are comfortable in your home again. Reach us online or call (978) 744-0409 to mobilize a crew to your door so we can begin fire cleanup.

SERVPRO Offers Premier Fire Restoration in West Lynn

6/17/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage restoration must always include dealing with any remaining odors. Call our IICRC certified team 24/7 to discuss the process.

Deodorizing West Lynn Homes During Fire Restoration

Successful removal of odor during fire restoration of your West Lynn home requires a thorough understanding of the nature and behavior of smoke. SERVPRO techs understand how odor molecules permeate a structure causing an odor problem after a fire incident. 

SERVPRO uses a combination of deodorization techniques during fire restoration of your West Lynn property. The goal is to help the deodorant particle reach the odor-causing molecules that penetrate porous surfaces. Apart from the small size of the odor particles (between 0.1 to 4 microns), techs must pay attention to other factors that help them penetrate materials-

• Heat: Hotter the temperature, the deeper is the penetration of odor molecules
• High Concentration: If more residue is present, it can impact a greater surface area
• High Exposure Time: The longer the residue particles stay, the deeper they can penetrate

SERVPRO techs develop a deodorization strategy that considers all these factors to leave your home smelling “Like it never even happened.” 

Tackling Odors Lingering in Air of Fire Damaged Homes

SERVPRO techs use air scrubbers to remove air-borne odor particles after fire damage to your West Lynn home. This equipment pulls air through charcoal filters capturing the volatile odor molecules. The filtered air is then reintroduced back into the indoor environment. In some situations, techs also use air scrubbers fitted with HEPA filters if any particulate matter in the air needs to be removed.   

Another effective method to eliminate lingering odor is ventilation. SERVPRO techs use ventilation fans to exchange indoor and outdoor air, exhausting odors outside and drawing in fresh air from outside. 

If you need help with fire restoration, call SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, at (978) 744-0409.

Professional Fire Restoration Approaches in West Lynn Homes

4/28/2022 (Permalink)

Our Green Fleet arrives fully stocked with equipment and products to restore fire damaged homes in West Lynn, "Like it never even happened."

Restoring Your West Lynn Fire Damaged Home

The damages caused by a fire can be pervasive, even if the fire may have been swiftly extinguished. Almost every item in the affected room needs to be cleaned because of smoke, odor, and soot. Smoke residues like soot permeate nearly every surface during a fire leaving harmful residues. Your West Lynn home is not safe before fire restoration, hence the need for a reliable restoration company such as SERVPRO.

Fire damage restoration in your West Lynn home should involve more than just a general clean-up. Assessing the whole house is essential to establish the more elusive impacts of fire and repair the destruction which may have occurred while putting out the fire.

Other negative effects of fire loss

• Structural breaches
• Water damage
• Pervasive odors

Cleaning smoke residues on hard floors

After light cleaning, smoke and soot may visibly disappear. However, remnants still lurk within the floor and walls of your home, and removing them requires a deep scrub or sanding and refinishing. Soot can be a dry or an oily substance that can leave a thick layer on floors and easily stain items it lands on. It is advisable not to touch any items after a fire because you could rub in soot, causing stains.

During and after a fire, floors collect immense smoke residues as the particles which do not adhere to the walls and ceilings end up on the floor. We may have to perform two cleaning sessions for heavy smoke residues at the beginning and end of the restoration process. For hardwood floors, we scrub along the grain to avoid streaks.

Other useful cleaning tips

• Changing the water constantly when cleaning multiple times
• Using furniture pads before placing contents on wet surfaces
• Systemic approaches such as starting at the back moving towards exits

SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, provides homeowners with exceptional fire restoration services. Call us at (978) 744-0409. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Carpet and Upholstery Fire Damage Restoration for Your Saugus Home

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

When flames consume your Saugus home furnishings and carpets, call SERVPRO for fire damage cleanup and restoration, "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Offers Specialized Fire Damage Restoration to All Saugus Residents

If you have a fire within your Saugus property, the impact of the event itself can be a huge blow. Professional house fire cleanup with the help of our trained SERVPRO technicians helps you get your home back to pre-fire condition. Not only do we get in and get started working as soon as possible, but we also utilize specialized processes for handling charred debris, smoke odors, and stubborn soot. You may think anything covered in soot is unsalvageable, but that is not always the case.

Our IICRC-certified team goes through regular training to handle fire damage restoration for Saugus residents. This continuous learning keeps technicians abreast of the best ways to handle unique items, heavy soils, and even putting various cleaning applications to work for the contents of your home. In most fire restoration projects, we will put together cleaning stations to work on:

• Stuck-on residues and non-porous items can benefit from abrasion cleaning
• Stubborn soils on non-porous items that can undergo immersion cleaning
• Spray and wipe, dry brushing, and more

What About Soot-Laden Area Rugs, Carpets, and Upholstery?

If these items do not show any signs of charring or heat damage, our Green Fleet comes equipped with various tools and industrial-strength cleaners. We may use steam to help restore the carpets, rugs, and upholstery after vacuuming away any of the loose debris and soot. In some instances where we cannot address upholstered items, drapes, and area rugs on-site, we can pack them up and then move them to our climate-controlled warehouse for specialized manual cleaning.

SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn has the cleaning techniques and manpower necessary to handle your fire damage restoration needs. Day or night, you can reach us to have a crew deployed to your property by dialing (978) 744-0409.

How Can I Lower My Risks of Suffering Catastrophic Fire Damage in West Lynn?

1/28/2022 (Permalink)

Fire prevention practices go a long way towards preventing fire damage. When your home is facing such a situation, contact our certified technicians.

Such Risks in West Lynn Can Be Reduced by Taking a Few Simple Precautions

One of the greatest threats of owning a home in West Lynn is the potential for a house fire. These events can seemingly impact your residence at any time, with little warning. However, fortunately, there are a few simple ways local homeowners can prevent or limit the damage caused by these horrible fires.

Over its years of remediation experience, SERVPRO has found that everyday household accidents and maintenance issues cause most fire damage in West Lynn. Many of the fire damaged homes cleaned up and restored by our technicians suffered fires because of cooking mishaps, dirty, poorly maintained, or improperly placed heaters, floating embers from a fireplace, faulty electrical outlets or wiring, a resident falling asleep with a lit cigarette, or children playing with matches, lighters, or stoves. 

These possible accidents and maintenance problems can often be prevented or mitigated by doing the following things: 

• Paying close attention to cooking food and placing A-B-C and K-rated fire extinguishers in kitchens
• Routinely cleaning heaters, especially after long periods of disuse, remaining vigilant against potential electrical shorts, and being careful not to place these appliances too close to flammable materials
• Only starting manageable fires in fireplaces, keeping combustible materials away from these hearths, and always placing screens in front of fireplaces after starting a fire
• Having your home periodically inspected for electrical issues
• Refraining from smoking while lying down 
• Teaching children not to play with fire-starting materials, heaters, or cooking appliances

Homeowners, by taking these measures, can usually avoid or limit fire and smoke damage and substantially reduce their need for costly smoke remediation and fire damage restoration work.

With all that said, SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn is always ready to help you remediate fire damage. Call us anytime at (978) 744-0409 for assistance.

Fire Damage Restoration When You Need It, 24/7 in Saugus

12/20/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO fire damage resto5ration services are second to none. We use professional team work that can handle any situation.

SERVPRO Has Crews Ready to Help Saugus Residents Needing Prompt, Reliable Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

Once you have a house fire, it may seem as though all is lost. Due to the heat of the flames and the traveling power of soot and smoke residue, your Saugus interior goes through many changes. Not only do you have to think about repair and restoration, but indoor air quality (IAQ) is also a concern where soot particles may turn into toxic irritants. Calling in skilled fire and smoke restoration technicians (FSRT) from SERVPRO ensures you have an IICRC-certified crew at your door and ready to address all of the moving parts for your restoration project.

Whenever SERVPRO gets called for fire damage restoration in Saugus, we mobilize a team and dispatch our Green Fleet to your door within hours. Safety is always a top priority regardless of the type of property or scope of the fire. Our crew wears personal protective equipment (PPE) and gets to work removing charred, unsalvageable materials shortly after inspection and project planning is complete. This simple removal of burnt, soot-laden materials is elemental to cutting back on smoke odors throughout the home.

Some of the tasks you may see our team performing include:

• Safety assessment of all structural materials
• Inspection of home contents to determine salvageability and best practices for cleaning and restoration
• Stations get set up outside the home for move out/pack-out service and cleaning
• Odor control technicians (OCT) get to work on dry and wet soot residues, your HVAC system, and more
• Meticulously sanitizing and deodorizing your interior to make it “Like it never even happened.”

Throughout the project, indoor air quality (IAQ) gets constantly monitored. We use specialized equipment such as HEPA filtration air scrubbers that help capture tiny airborne soot particles. The team also uses other odor neutralization methods like thermal fogging to attack particles at a molecular level.

SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, is there whenever you need help with fire damage restoration. One call to (978) 774-0409 gets you a team of our skilled technicians to bring your proper back to pre-fire condition.

What Are Some Crucial Fire Safety and Prevention Aspects Saugus Homeowners Need to Know?

10/27/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO says checking your batteries in your smoke detectors can prevent fire damage and safety issues in your Saugus home

SERVPRO Observes Strict Safety Protocols During Restoration and Also Advises Homeowners on Prevention

No property is immune to fires since various sources, including unattended cooking, candles, and electrical faults, can spark an incident. However, appropriate fire safety and prevention practices by a homeowner can reduce the chances. If a fire has already affected your property, involving a professional during restoration can help you learn how to prevent such occurrences in the future.

The most crucial aspect of fire safety and prevention for Saugus homes is personal discipline. Most causes of fires affecting homes have some aspect of indiscipline which, if eliminated, reduce chances of such incidents occurring. SERVPRO can evaluate your property, establishing what you can do or change to improve fire safety.

Some of the basic steps that can help with fire prevention include:

• Installing surge protector for your electrical appliances
• Removing lint from cloth dryers
• Installing smoke detectors in all rooms and checking their batteries regularly

Safety does not end with prevention. Even after your property is affected by a fire incident, you still need to take steps for your safety. For instance, when there is a significant blaze in your house, you should leave the property immediately and notify the fire department. After the fire is put out, you should involve a professional fire restorer.

Professional assistance helps protect you from the hazards posed by the renovation process. SERVPRO takes various precautions, including using PPE and clearing clutter to manage the risks at the loss site.

Safety at a fire loss site focuses on a variety of issues, including:

• Harmful substances
• Deodorization procedures
• Work procedures

We at SERVPRO stand by our motto of We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster. We promise the highest standards of professionalism during the fire damage restoration process, always keeping you in the loop, and leaving the job site clean and neat until completion of the service.

SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn can help you achieve fire safety and prevention goals for your home before or after an incident. Call us at (978) 744-0409.

SERVPRO Uses Advanced Techniques to Clean Finished and Unfinished Surfaces on Your Lynn Home

8/28/2021 (Permalink)

When fire damage restoration is needed, SERVPRO is the team of professionals to call. We have specialists in fire damage restoration.

Fire Damaged Walls in Your Lynn Home is a Job for SERVPRO Technicians.

When your Lynn home suffers fire damage, our SERVPRO technicians can clean the walls and ceilings to look new again. Whether it's plaster, wallpaper, or painted surfaces that you want to be restored, there are specialized techniques to do the restoration work. We use advanced equipment and appropriate cleaning solutions to get the job done right. No single cleaning procedure can be used for all surfaces, so we have to be creative in our approach.

How Do SERVPRO Technicians Choose the Most Appropriate Approach During Fire Damage Restoration in Lynn?

Depending on the extent of fire damage in your Lynn property, we may need to use various cleaning approaches. If your walls are covered with wallpaper, our SERVPRO technicians remove it if it is already charred. We then wash your walls and ceiling with water, detergent, and chemicals to remove any smoke residues. If the paint has been severely charred or damaged by heat, we remove it first using a low-pressure steam cleaner. Additionally, we do the following:

• We may use the white form when cleaning the ceilings to prevent discoloration from taking place.
• For smoke damage on walls, we first clean them using special chemicals and then use cleaning products with low alkalinity to not discolor your paint job.
• We use microfiber pads to wash ceilings and walls since they are more effective than rags or mops.

SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn has all the equipment and experience to get your painted surfaces looking as good as new again. Call (978) 744-0409 today to work with reliable industry leaders.

Need Fire Restoration in Your Saugus Home? Think SERVPRO

7/16/2021 (Permalink)

Fire can leave your property with many issues. Trust our experts to bring your home back to its original state "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Provides Quick and Reliable Fire Restoration Service to Saugus Homes 

One of the biggest challenges in restoring fire-damaged homes is cleaning up the residue left behind by the smoke and soot. SERVPRO fire restoration experts of Saugus use a variety of techniques to remove the residue from structural components safely.  

The first thing SERVPRO experts do is to identify the type of surfaces while pretesting for cleanability during fire restoration of your Saugus home. The factors determining the best cleaning method include the kind of residue, surface, and whether the surface is wet cleanable or dry cleanable. Walls and ceilings are some of the most affected surfaces by smoke damage. SERVPRO smoke remediation experts use the cleaning methods depending on whether the surfaces are painted, texture plastered, covered with acoustic tiles, or metallic tiles.   

How does SERVPRO Clean Damaged Walls and Ceilings During House Fire Cleanup in Saugus?  

SERVPRO technicians use three methods for cleaning in most fire and smoke damage situations in Saugus homes-

• Dry Sponge Cleaning- Used for cleaning light to medium non-greasy residues. This method is also used to pre-clean the surfaces before SERVPRO techs can apply other cleaning methods. 
• Wet cleaning- Used to clean painted, metal, or wood walls and ceilings with heavy soot residue or light to the heavy oil-based residue. 
• Peroxide active cleaning- Most commonly used to clean acoustical ceilings and other porous and non-porous ceiling surfaces, especially if there is a heavy tar buildup. This method is preferred over aggressive wet cleaning in case of textured, blown ceilings as solvents in wet cleaning can dissolve the coating of these surfaces.    

Call SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn at (978) 744-0409 for fast and efficient service any time of the day. 

What Method is Most Effective for Fire Restoration in West Lynn?

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

You want a trusted team of experts with the equipment your property needs after a fire incident occurs. Call SERVPRO right away.

No Two Fires are the Same. SERVPRO in West Lynn Uses a Multi-faceted Approach to Fire Restoration

Generally speaking, restoring property is more cost and time-efficient than refinishing or replacing. Fires are complicated to clean up with a myriad of factors affecting cleanability. These factors could include architecture and airflow, temperature, or type of materials combusting. SERVPRO trains technicians to the highest level so they can help with:

• Fire damaged homes
• Smoke remediation
• Fire and smoke damage restoration and cleanup

Porous surfaces in your home may attract and absorb fire debris which must be removed for a complete fire restoration of your West Lynn home. Introducing moisture to a porous surface can further damage it or cause smoke staining to spread out. We recommend opting for dry cleaning methods on surfaces first to dislodge or remove surface layer soot.

• Vacuuming dry can help to remove particles loosely adhered to porous surfaces without damaging the material.
• Compressed air canisters help in conjunction with vacuum from an air filtration device or negative air pressure machine.
• Non-porous surfaces and synthetics can generally sustain more aggressive cleaning solvents and equipment.

We can help return your home to how you remember it. Contact SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, for fire restoration at (978) 744-0409. “Like it never even happened.”

Is there a Service in Saugus for Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration and Cleanup?

4/18/2021 (Permalink)

If your home has been damaged by a fire, you need expert assistance with cleanup and restoration. Call SERVPRO for help. We are always available.

SERVPRO is Based in Saugus and Can Help you with House Fire Cleanup

Saugus is a township on the outskirts of Boston in Massachusetts. The area is famous for its ironworks which made it a prominent manufacturing center for much of the seventeenth century when producing an estimated ton of iron per day. During the industrial revolution, manufacturing businesses returned and grew a strong reputation for the production of shoes. At one point, this small township was exporting its signature boots across the United States and the world. Much of Saugus's town center history has been preserved with some monuments, such as the historic ironworks, giving visitors a peek at American life in the 1670s. Saugus committed troops to the Unionist movement during the American Civil War, and there are numerous memorials in the township to commemorate those that contributed.

Much of visiting Saugus relies on being willing to explore some of its stunning state parks. The Breakheart Reservation is busy all year long with hundreds of acres of forestry, fishing, camping, and hiking trails. The Saugus Ironworks is part of the reservation, redeveloped as an educational and interactive museum of history. Guests can explore and get involved in much of the iron-making processes at a historic site that was among the first to exist in America's colonies. Situated nearby to Mt. Washington State Park and Lynn Woods, the area has become attractive to rock climbers. At the same time, casual interest can be fed at the MetroRock Climbing center, which offers tutelage from experienced instructors for all levels.

• Legoland Discovery Center is an entertainment center and amusement park that attracts thousands of families each year. Legoland has theme-park rides, playgrounds, food trucks, and low admission prices often available on deals. 
• Nahant Beach and the Lynn Shore Reservation are just a stone's throw outside Saugus, with a quieter atmosphere than Revere Beach. It is kept clean throughout the year and is especially popular during the warm summer months. During Fall and Winter, the Lynn Shore Reservation is a spot full of indigenous birds and wildlife.
• Bish Bash Falls is located in the Mt. Washington State Forest, and visitors can take the short one-mile hike from the parking lot to witness them in person. The waterfall itself is sixty feet high, and tours for the family are available during the year. 

SERVPRO Technicians in Saugus are Available for House Fire Cleanup

House fires leave behind stains, debris, and odors. Our qualified technicians can arrive on-site within four hours of notification of loss to provide:

• Fire damage restoration
• House fire cleanup
• Smoke remediation

Sometimes a house fire can affect the indoor air quality in your home. This air quality issue can occur as a result of airborne dust particles, odor, and soot. Stained walls or ceilings can continue to emit unpleasant particles into the indoor atmosphere. Our technicians are experts at identifying and dealing with indoor air quality issues. 

• Air filtration devices use layers of filters to remove airborne particles. Our equipment includes high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) air filters. 
• Ventilating a property correctly is possible with industrial venting box fans and direct expansion units.
• In restricted spaces in the home, technicians can use activated oxygen units to eliminate fire odors. 

For a comprehensive solution to property restoration, contact SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, for fire damage restoration at (978) 744-0409.

Fire Damage Gets Worse the Longer You Wait

2/14/2021 (Permalink)

Recent fire? Don’t delay, contact SERVPRO for fire damage remediation services immediately after the fire fighters leave.

Don’t Let Corrosive Soot Residue Further Damage Your Saugus Home – Call SERVPRO for Skilled Fire Damage Assistance!

You will find the town of Saugus within Essex County in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 26,628 when the United States Census got taken in 2010, this is a bustling area rich with history and beautiful communities. The name Saugus is believed to come from Native American roots, meaning “extended” or “great.”

The Hammersmith, now known as Saugus Iron Works, started operations in 1646. This was the first ironworks integration within North American and the most advanced at the time. Moving forward to the American Revolutionary War, roughly 100 men from Saugus joined the fight. In 1804, Saugus entered into the ice industry when Frederic Tudor started cutting ice from a family farm pond to have it shipped off to Martinique.

Notable People from Saugus, Massachusetts

There are several important people that either came from or lived in the Saugus, MA, area, including:

• Wade Boggs – Professional athlete, former baseball player
• John A. Curry – Formerly president of Northeastern University
• Kevin Wortman – Professional athlete, former hockey player
• Vincent Ferrini – Poet and writer
• Nathan Ames – Famous inventor known for patenting the very first escalator back in 1859

Visiting the Area or Planning a Move to Saugus

The town of Saugus is well-known for being a great location to raise a family while remaining close to Boston and other major cities. You will find various incredible hotels and inns in the area if you are planning a visit. Should you be looking to move here, plenty of public and private schools offer an excellent education.

Some of the top attractions and eateries in the area worth checking out include:

• Saugus Iron Works – Local landmark
• Jimmy’s Steer House – Steakhouse and American cuisine
• Breakheart Reservation – Parks and nature destination
• Border Café – Southwestern and Mexican fare
• Iron Town Diner – American diner food
• Square One Mall – Shopping center
• Harrows Chicken Pies – Fast food and famous chicken pies
• Lendy’s Deli & Restaurant – American cuisine, deli selection
• Sunny Relax Spa – Day spa and massage therapy

Saugus Tanker Crash in 2011 Leads to Fire of Several Nearby Buildings

Accidents can happen at any time, even leading to fire from an outside source. In July 2011, a fiery tanker crash caused several nearby buildings to become caught up in the blaze. The fiery explosion happened just after 2 am and it caused local first responders to work well into the daylight hours to address the nearby home and greenhouse buildings that caught fire.

Saugus Residents Can Get Quality Soot Removal and Fire Damage Help From SERVPRO

After a fire, harsh smoke residue and soot settles on a variety of surfaces throughout your Saugus interior. SERVPRO carefully chooses which methods and products we use to remove these elements to restore your home to a pre-fire condition.

There are several ways that we can handle soot and fire damage in Saugus, including:

• Soda blasting
• Dry ice blasting
• Agitative cleaning techniques
• Chemical cleaning agents
• Controlled demolition – General Contractor License #: CS-114298

Fire damage must get addressed as soon as possible to eliminate the chance of costly secondary damage. Call SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn at (978) 744-0409 when you need an emergency response after a fire in your home.

Wondering Whether Your Fire Damaged Items Can Be Restored?

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SERVPRO can pretest greasy, sooty deposits on surfaces in a Saugus home to restore the fire-damaged residence

SERVPRO Gauges Fire Damage Restoration Odds in Saugus Properties Using Estimator Kits

Throwing away all your valuables after a fire incident is not a viable approach since replacement is costly. You may also want to retain the ones with sentimental value. Restoration processes such as cleaning and resurfacing can help save some items and reduce the cost involved. Restoration has its challenges, too, since determining which procedures can resolve specific problems might not be easy.

Before embarking on fire damage restoration in Saugus properties, SERVPRO scopes the loss site to determine the level and type of damage in different materials. Common damages include accumulation of smoke residues, plastic melting into appliances, and charring of materials.

The testing kits our SERVPRO technicians use contain various resources, including:

• A variety of brushes for inspecting materials in crevices
• Tags for labeling items based on damage levels or restoration options
• pH papers to determine acidity or alkalinity levels of various residues
• Accessories such as spray bottles, rubber bands, safety pins, and markers

With assistance from SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, you can expect positive results from fire damage restoration since we scope the loss site thoroughly. Call us at (978) 744-0409.

Tour the Saugus Iron Works by Kayak this December.

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A fire can cause damage really fast. SERVPRO will be on-site within four hours to start the fire restoration process in your home.

Paddle Boston is Running 3-hour Kayaking Tours Along the Saugus River.

Paddle Boston is an initiative that encourages residents of Saugus and wider Boston to take to the water on Kayaks, Paddle Boards, and Boats. The Saugus Iron Works Tour is an upstream paddle that runs along the river and past the historic site, built in 1646. The tour is suitable for children aged eight and over, providing an accompanying adult while guidance and instruction are provided for beginners. Local historian Peter Laraba gives an in-depth historical tour of both the Ironworks and the surrounding waterways. Paddle Boston encourages locals to involve themselves in outdoor activities and provides training for beginners up to experts. 

• The Saugus Iron Works tour costs just $20 per person with Kayaks and equipment included. 
• General Canoeing and Kayaking classes are available on rivers and lakes across the Boston Area.
• Wednesday nights are reserved for competitive racing on the Charles River. 

An unattended stove can quickly lead to extensive property damage. Contact SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn at (978) 744-0409 for advice and assistance.

How Can Owners Eliminate the Effects of a Fire in Their Homes?

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When a house fire in West Lynn burns fixtures and materials, and the smoke invades under the doorways, call SERVPRO for fire damage cleanup

West Lynn Homeowners Can Call SERVPRO for Professional Fire Restoration

Can Fire-Caused Odors Be Eliminated from Residential Structures?

In West Lynn homes, SERVPRO can eliminate, or cover-up, malodors. Our technicians are highly trained for cleaning property, removing odor-producing damage, and other tasks needed to recreate a pleasant, healthy environment after any type of fire in the home.

What Steps Do Technicians Take to Restore Homes?

To eliminate or reduce the effects of fire damage in West Lynn homes, our teams perform the following steps:

• Remove the odor source debris – Items damaged physically by the fire exude malodor particles. Technicians remove every item scorched by the fire which greatly reduces the amount of odor-causing particles and also the number of chemical deodorizers needed in the home.
• Clean surfaces of malodor particles – Even a small amount of particles transported by the smoke can generate malodors, so technicians clean every possible affected surface at the point of origin, and everywhere that smoke from the fire could have carried odor-causing particles.
• Recreate the “fire” – Some odor particles can penetrate deeply into the wood, fabrics, and other property. To eliminate them, technicians can create a cloud of deodorizing particles that penetrate as deeply as the malodors to bind with and eliminate them.

Is It Possible to Block Odors So Technicians Do Not Have to Use Demolition?

Yes. If SERVPRO team leaders determine that demolition and replacement are too difficult, expensive, or not necessary, then sealing surfaces is the preferred option. For walls and ceilings, technicians use paint and primer with a chemical sealant that blocks malodors from being released into the residence. For air ducts, they spray a sealant over every reachable surface to block malodors.

To begin removing odors and other fire restoration procedures for your home, call SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn at (978) 744-0409 today. Our teams are here to return your home to its original state and make the damage disappear "Like it never even happened."

What Hazard Control Protocols Can Homeowners Anticipate Inside a Fire-Damaged House?

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Count on the professionals at SERVPRO to restore your home after fire damage.

Well-Trained and Equipped SERVPRO Managers and Work Crews Assess Fire Damage In West Lynn Residences to Identify and Implement Controls for Hazards to Ensure Safety for All

After a fire in West Lynn, safety, and health considerations loom large for both your family and the technicians working onsite to mitigate and remediate the scenario. Establishing a safe work site requires the homeowner and the restorer to communicate and collaborate. 

What Is the First Step in a Fire Mitigation Situation?

Upon restorers' arrival at your West Lynn home, fire damage hazard evaluation by a trained and experienced project is job one. In addition to a visual inspection, expect our project manager to inquire of you about any known safety hazards. We conduct testing if needed to delve deeper into the types and severity of potential hazards, including:

• Identifying slip, trip, and fall risks, and electrical shock exposure possibility from water damage
• Checking damaged building materials for biohazards such as lead paint or asbestos, including "sound" materials we might need to cut, remove, or drill to achieve mitigation or remediation goals
• Detecting the presence of firefighting water in building cavities which could cause structural collapse
• Evaluating load-bearing structures and supports for integrity after charring, burn-through, or water incursion
• Determining if air quality or residues pose toxicity concerns

How Do Fire-Damage Recovery Professionals Control the Work Site for Safety Considerations?

SERVPRO establishes work area boundaries and creates spaces for equipment and supplies. We often build a containment partition with 1.6 mil polyethylene to seal off the working area so we can filter the air with negative pressure scrubbers and prevent drift of smoke, soot, and other residues. Warning signs and barrier tapes communicate vital safety information to occupants and workers. If SERVPRO employees wear personal protective equipment, we identify a dressing and undressing space to avoid tracking debris and residues elsewhere in your home.

Rely on the professionals of SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, to attend to the significant safety and health concerns at any fire damage restoration site. Contact us at (978) 744-0409 to explore how we can work together to get your home back to preloss condition quickly while controlling hazardous conditions.

How Does SERVPRO Handle Smoke, Odors, and Fire Damage After a Fire Incident In Your Saugus Home

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Whether it is a small fire or large fire, SERVPRO can help restore your home to pre loss condition.

SERVPRO has the equipment needed to remove smoke odors from your Saugus home

One of the biggest concerns after a house fire is not charred furniture or burnt walls, but the long-lasting impact of offensive smoke odors that can linger even after the house is clean and damaged items restored.

Fire damage in your Saugus home means that your life was just uprooted from your daily routine. All of a sudden, you have nothing to wear that does not smell like smoke, and your home may or may not be livable. After assessing the fire's damage and securing the impacted structure for safety purposes, it is now essential to go about the arduous task of deodorizing your home and all of its contents. 

The first step is to remove the smoke residues as the odor's source can extend the life of the smell. When SERVPRO restorers remove affected contents and clean or replace the affected materials, the smoke smell greatly diminishes within the home. After removing these odor sources, restorers determine whether the smoke damage is light, moderate, or heavy to decide which techniques are most effective in the deodorization process. Although the offensive odor may seem overwhelming and extreme, most house fires have light to moderate smoke damage.

In a light smoke odor situation, the smoke only affects a small area of the home, typically the kitchen, without any significant structural damage. In rooms farther away from the source, there is no detectable odor. In this case, after source removal, SERVPRO technicians ventilate the area and clean surfaces having smoke residues with a cleaning solution such as Wall and Surface Cleaner (#351). 

Then, they continue to control the odors by using instant odor counteracting beads or pellets. Technicians may use thermal fogging in the affected area beginning near the source and dispensing less fog further away from the source. Technicians inspect crawl spaces and wall cavities for odor pockets, fogging where needed. They also check the HVAC system within the home if it was in use during the fire. They may use cheesecloth over the vents to see if there is any smoke contamination. Cheesecloth also acts as a protectant, keeping the HVAC system from resoiling during cleaning. 

There is typically more structural damage in moderate and heavy smoke damage situations than in light smoke damage. ULV fogging or activated oxygen (ozone) may be required, and an overall more extensive restoration process where the residents often evacuate until completion of the home.

Contact SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn, at (978) 744-0409 for 24/7 assistance.