The Role of Filtration Agents When Repairing Fire Damage in Caswell Beach

10/3/2023 (Permalink)

Our experience with Odor Removal can Help with Fire Damage Remediation in Your Home

One of the biggest responsibilities of fire damage restorers is matching the methods to the environment. It is of particular importance when picking the right deodorizing formulas and chemicals. There is such a thing as ‘one fits all’ for eliminating acrid smoke odors in a home. 

There are several substances that SERVPRO® can use to tackle fire damage in Caswell Beach properties and neutralize bad smells. Some of the most common are absorption and filtration agents. They are designed to either filter the unclean air or absorb water from the air while re-odorizing the space at the same time.

There are two main types of filtration/absorption agents used by fire damage technicians. 

Sorbents 

Most sorbents are made up of three primary ingredients – sodium sulfate (the inert carrier), sodium bicarbonate (the absorptive compound), and a fragrance-emitting substance. They have a limited impact, so SERVPRO® never uses them alone. Normally, they get combined with more potent deodorizers and (sometimes) masking agents. 

They are most effective on short-pile carpets because longer fibers can end up trapping sorbents and making them difficult to vacuum later. While this is useful for the eradication of smoky odors, it is not good for a carpet to be in contact with these chemicals for too long. 

Activated Charcoal 

The other option is activated charcoal. Rather than being absorbent, it is actually AD-sorbent. The difference is that instead of drawing odor particles into their chemical structure, they cause them to stick to the outside. 

Activated charcoal is a type of high-grade wood, which gets treated with super-heated air (more than 600 degrees Fahrenheit). It causes the wood to expand, and the surface area of the material substantially increases. The bigger the size, the more odor particles the charcoal can pick up. 

This substance is a common part of filtration deodorization procedures. Odors get eradicated by drawing affected air through filters of charcoal. These filters neutralize volatile organic compounds (VOCs) via adsorption. In some cases, SERVPRO® then re-odorizes the fire-damaged space by introducing a pleasant fragrance. 

SERVPRO® of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties has spent many years serving homeowners in the Caswell Beach area. We have all the skills and expertise you need to get rid of smoke and soot for good. Call us 24/7 at (910) 755-6717 for fast, reliable fire damage repairs.

SERVPRO's Experience with Odor Removal can Help with Fire Damage Remediation in Your Home

9/6/2022 (Permalink)

Let SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties help you get your home back after a fire.

Homes in the Brunswick county area all have items that are unique and almost unreplaceable.  A fire, even a small one, can leave the interior of a home and these items covered with smoke and soot.  This type of damage requires specialized cleaning procedures.  This is where the Pros from SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties come in.  Many times folks are unaware of how widespread the soot is throughout the home.  SERVPRO is trained to detect and clean these otherwise hard-to-detect contaminated areas throughout your home. After cleaning the affected areas throughout the home, the trained SERVPRO technicians will then work to neutralize the odors.  Using thermal fogging, the technicians will be able to sufficiently and thoroughly remove the smoke odors throughout. The end goal is always to make it “Like it never even happened.” 

SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties works hard to help the communities in the Brunswick beaches and retirement communities.  Having a fire no matter how large or small is a traumatizing experience.  SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties is here to help individuals through this tough time and get their homes back to preloss condition. 

If you have had a fire in your home, SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties can help.  Call us today, at 910-755-6717!

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Fire Damage at Your Ocean Isle Beach House

6/3/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties restores your home after fire damage "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO is Here to Restore Your Home after Fire Damage

Fires come in many sizes, just as homes range from small to extravagantly large. Large homes might have the luxury of spaciousness, but that can also cause homeowners to have a more difficult time detecting problems early. Fire is one such problem.

When a home in Ocean Isle Beach burns, homeowners often worry about the amount of fire damage their home suffers. However, the smoke and particles in soot pose just as much of a hazard to residents. These particles can carry carcinogens and irritants that make breathing difficult. SERVPRO removes all the damage, making your home, no matter how large or small, “Like it never even happened,” again, ready for your family to live in comfortable and familiar surroundings once more.

Removing charred building materials that once made up your home's interior can make your home seem bare, but it is part of the process we implement to prepare for new materials. Smoke-free, these materials pose no risk to your family's health.

Fire damage can impact any area of your home, from floors to ceiling, and we do our best to match new sections to undamaged areas. We know that continuity in your home, from one area of a wall to the next, is one of those small aspects that mean a great deal aesthetically. We want a clean, polished look for your home, just as we know your family appreciated before the fire.

Cleaning up the contents of your home is a job we perform by hand. Some items, such as knick-knack collections, clean up well on-site, in large tubs that we bring specifically for that purpose. Our team gathers together and transports other items, including large draperies and window blinds, for cleaning at our facility. Once completed, all steps, from the restoration of your home to cleaning and removal of soot and grime of your personal belongings and household furnishings, bring together your house, fully restored and waiting for your return home.

SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties can be reached at (910) 755-6717. We know a fire can cause severe damage to your home, and we can help undo the damage. When working with homeowners experiencing fire damage, we understand there are many questions, but we have the answers and the experience to help get your family through this traumatic event in their lives.

To learn more about fire prevention in Ocean Isle Beach, click here.

Even After Fire Damage Retirement Can Be Enjoyed

12/1/2021 (Permalink)

Let the pros at SERVPRO get you back to your relaxing retirement

Your relaxing getaway near the beaches of Brunswick County need not become a recovery nightmare if a fire destroys part of your vacation or retirement home. You may be on a permanent or planned holiday when disaster strikes but the professionals at SERVPRO will be ready for the job within mere hours of your call, inventorying the damage and designing a plan to restore your premises back to preloss condition swiftly. Whether the fire occurred while you were on site or when you were traveling or living elsewhere you can rely on the expertise of our highly qualified technicians to investigate the damage and take the steps needed to put the fire behind you. 

 SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties. is ready to take on the job when you experience fire damage to your cherished retirement or vacation home in our vibrant community. Call our dispatchers 24/7 at (910) 755-8180 to get the restoration process moving so your hideaway will be ready for rest and relaxation.

Smoke and Soot Cleanup

11/17/2021 (Permalink)

A terrible fire wreaked havoc on this Southport home.

Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.  

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 Brunswick and South Columbus Counties 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. Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber

• Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood

• Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.

Protein Fire Residue – Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire

• Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor. 

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 – (910) 755-6717

Attic Fire Leland

11/16/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can help remediate your attic after experiencing a fire.

Out of town on a vacation that the homeowner had been dreaming of for months, he receives an alarming call from his neighbor.  There had been a fire at his Leland, NC home in Brunswick Forest.  His neighbor has assured him that it was just a small fire and the Brunswick County fire department has everything under control.  The fire was in his attic and was started by his HVAC system.  Structurally the home and roof were intact, his HVAC needed to be replaced and he needed his attic contents and some upstairs bedrooms cleaned.  His first thoughts were of SERVPRO.  He had used SERVPRO for water damage in his rental unit a few years prior.  The homeowner called SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties and sent an appointment for when he would be back in town.  Upon meeting with the SERVPRO Production Manager and going over the scope of the fire damage and the course of action, the homeowner was appeased.  The hardworking crews started the next day with the removal of smoke and soot from the home.  Within a few days, the team from SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties had things back “Like it never even happened.”  If you have smoke or soot damage from a fire in your residence or commercial building, call SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties today, 910-755-6717.  SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties is Here to Help!

Fire Damage can Result in Home Makeover

9/18/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO after a fire to discuss and help with the remediation and restoration process

Whether a fire has ruined a minor part of a home or completely gutted it, there are options the homeowners should consider. If a small area was affected, smoke damage often has an impact on a larger area of the home, but this can be cleaned. The burned area can quickly be restored and at the same time. The destruction of larger areas or total gutting can result in new floor plans. 

In Brunswick County, fire damage is one of the reasons behind the reconstruction of homes, giving homeowners a newer-looking room, or even an entire makeover of their home. Fire damage can be devastating, but when it is handled in certain ways, a bad situation can be turned into a much better situation that has several other benefits in addition to the repairs and restoration. SERVPRO can repair fire damage of any degree, restoring homes, in part and in whole, so that it is “Like it never even happened,” or better. 

Because we know that being forced out of your home by fire damage can prolong the trauma your family endures, we aim to complete the work required as soon as we can while at the same instance always providing the highest quality work possible. Call us, SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties, at (910) 755-6717 for all of your fire restoration needs.

Fire clean-up services in Brunswick County

9/13/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can help after a fire in your residence or business

A fire in a home or business can cause serious damage.  Many times the smoke and soot can penetrate various spaces within the structure which are not easily accessible or noticeable.  This can lead to hidden damage and/ or odor.  SERVPRO of Brunswick & South Columbus Counties offers the knowledge and know how to identify and remediate the damages left by a damaging fire. 

Since the damage from smoke and water increases quickly with time, SERVPRO of Brunswick & South Columbus Counties looks to start the clean-up process as soon as it is safely possible.

With every smoke and fire damage being a little different, each requires a solution for the specific conditions. At SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties, we have the equipment, training, and staff to restore your fire and smoke damage. 

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call SERVPRO of Brunswick and South Columbus Counties today – (910) 755-6717.