Cleaning and Restoring Soot-Damaged Carpets in Setauket Homes

10/17/2021 (Permalink)

Count on our Great SERVPRO Team to mitigate fire damaged carpets in your Setauket home

Our fire restoration specialists provide fast cleanup and recovery after damage to Setauket properties.

Fires can spread damaging effects far beyond the ignition point, and vulnerable materials like carpeted floors can pay the price. We must begin emergency services as soon as possible to protect installed elements and prevent the loss situation from getting worse. Some of these initial steps include:

• Water removal
• Content relocation
• Air filtration
• Structural damage assessment

Clearing the Debris and Bulk Materials

Before any assessments can get done and fire restoration in Setauket homes can begin, our technicians must remove debris from the affected areas. These conditions amplify soot particles and odors, which is counterintuitive to the objective of saving carpeted floors if possible.

Can the Flooring Be Salvaged?

Careful considerations must be made into the salvageability of the carpeted floors. It is possible to clean and deodorize these flooring elements to their original appearance and feel in some situations. This process begins with water extraction but ultimately requires carpet cleaning equipment and products. After prolonged soot exposure, carpets often cannot be salvaged and must be removed to protect the subflooring.

Demolition and Reinstallation Services as Needed

While removing the carpeted floors is not often the desired outcome, it can sometimes be the most efficient and cost-effective solution. Permanent and unsalvageable damages to carpets are unsightly and must be replaced to return a property to its original condition. Our experienced team can help with careful demolition strategies and carpet replacement when other cleanup stages are complete.

After a fire, many immediate actions are necessary to protect elements like damaged carpeting if it is possible. Our SERVPRO of Port Jefferson team has experienced professionals to assess conditions and make informed decisions for restoration to be as efficient as possible. Give us a call today at (631) 476-5300.