Job completed for Thomas V. - Rocky Hill, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: July 20, 2025

Location: Rocky Hill, NJ

Solutions provided:

Homeowner Thomas V. in Rocky Hill, NJ experienced significant fire and water damage after a garbage fire spread to his detached garage. The fire ignited near stored combustible materials, quickly charring the siding, roof overhang, and interior framing of one side of the structure. The Rocky Hill Fire Department responded rapidly and extinguished the flames, but their suppression efforts caused extensive water damage throughout the garage. PDQ’s fire and water damage restoration team arrived on-site in Rocky Hill to assess structural fire damage, perform emergency board-up, and begin immediate water extraction and debris removal.

Inside the Rocky Hill garage, smoke odor and soot covered tools, shelving units, and stored personal items, requiring detailed fire damage cleaning and deodorization. Technicians used hydroxyl units and HEPA-filtered equipment to eliminate smoke particulates and prevent further contamination. Simultaneously, soaked insulation, drywall, and charred framing were removed to allow for proper structure drying. The fire and water damage restoration was fully covered by the homeowner’s insurance policy, including content inventory and cleaning. This Rocky Hill fire incident illustrates how quickly an exterior fire can escalate and how essential coordinated fire restoration and water mitigation are when fire suppression efforts contribute to structural water damage.