Job completed for Maria K. - Chatham, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: July 17, 2025

Location: Chatham, NJ

Solutions provided:

When the HVAC unit at the home of Maria K. in Chatham, NJ suddenly caught fire, it ignited a blaze that scorched the exterior brick siding and allowed heavy smoke and soot to infiltrate the interior living spaces. This electrical equipment fire led to widespread fire damage along the side of the house and caused soot contamination throughout multiple rooms. The fire restoration process began with a rapid emergency board-up to secure the damaged area and prevent further smoke penetration. Fire damage insurance claims were initiated immediately, and the cleanup was fully covered by the homeowner's policy. In Chatham, NJ, this type of HVAC-related fire damage often leads to extensive smoke-damaged drywall and the need for professional smoke odor removal.

Inside the Chatham, NJ home, our technicians performed comprehensive soot damage cleanup, removed smoke particulates from the duct system, and replaced sections of fire-damaged drywall. The structural fire required a multi-phase restoration approach, including thermal fogging and HEPA vacuuming to neutralize residual smoke odor. Brick cleaning on the burned exterior of the Chatham, NJ property involved specialized masonry-safe techniques to remove blackened soot without damaging the facade. Throughout the fire restoration process, we addressed HVAC smoke spread and insulation contamination. This Chatham, NJ fire incident underscores the importance of prompt fire damage response and thorough smoke remediation to restore indoor air quality and home safety.