Job completed for Linda G. - Chatham, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: July 27, 2025

Location: Chatham, NJ

Solutions provided:

When homeowner Linda G. in Chatham, NJ experienced a fire that started in her kitchen microwave, the damage quickly spread through the upper cabinets and surrounding drywall. The microwave fire caused extensive smoke damage and charring to the cabinetry, with soot residue coating the walls, ceiling, and HVAC vents throughout the first floor. PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration provided emergency fire restoration services, including soot removal, smoke odor elimination, and structural cleaning. The fire damage restoration in Chatham, NJ was covered by the homeowner’s insurance, easing the financial burden of recovery.

The Chatham, NJ fire restoration process included emergency board-up of the kitchen window broken during fire suppression efforts, as well as the removal of smoke-damaged drywall and insulation. Technicians deployed air scrubbers and ozone machines for thorough smoke odor removal. The microwave fire had caused electrical damage, which required coordination with licensed electricians for safe restoration. PDQ documented every phase of the fire restoration process to support the homeowner’s fire damage insurance claim. This Chatham, NJ kitchen fire underscores the importance of fast action when handling smoke damage, soot removal, and structural fire repairs.