Job completed for Brian T. - Somerville, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: July 14, 2025

Location: Somerville, NJ

Solutions provided:

Homeowner Brian T. in Somerville, NJ experienced a kitchen fire sparked by a faulty electrical outlet located on the center island. The electrical fire ignited nearby paper towels and quickly scorched the surrounding cabinetry, countertops, and adjacent flooring before being extinguished by the homeowner with a fire extinguisher. PDQ’s fire damage restoration team arrived in Somerville to assess the extent of the damage and begin immediate emergency services. The fire caused localized charring, but the entire first floor was impacted by smoke odor, soot residue, and fine particulate contamination. Crews performed detailed fire restoration procedures, including soot damage cleanup, smoke-damaged drywall removal, and the use of HEPA filtration during debris removal.

Smoke odor removal in the Somerville home required duct system smoke removal, including professional cleaning of the HVAC system to eliminate circulating contaminants. Technicians also deployed hydroxyl units and thermal fogging to neutralize smoke odors embedded in walls and soft contents. The fire damage restoration in Somerville included full kitchen demolition down to the studs in the fire-affected area, followed by structural drying and detailed documentation for the insurance claim. The loss was fully covered under the homeowner's fire damage insurance policy, allowing repairs and content cleaning to proceed without delay. This type of electrical equipment fire highlights the importance of immediate fire restoration intervention for Somerville properties to prevent further structural damage and long-term odor issues.

Team members on this project:

Leo Trinidad