Job completed for Richard G. - Morris Plains, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: August 14, 2025

Location: Morris Plains, NJ

Solutions provided:

Property owner Richard G. contacted PDQ after fire damage occurred at his abandoned funeral home in Morris Plains, NJ. The fire, believed to have started from an electrical malfunction near the rear service entrance, caused visible charring to the exterior and allowed smoke to enter through broken windows. Though the blaze was quickly extinguished, the building sustained enough damage to warrant immediate board-up services. PDQ’s fire damage response team secured all vulnerable entry points, including shattered windows, compromised door frames, and openings in the rear wall. Due to the structure's condemned condition, no interior cleaning or soot removal was conducted.

Board-up services in Morris Plains, NJ are often required for vacant or abandoned properties affected by fire, helping prevent unauthorized entry and further structural damage. In this case, PDQ installed reinforced plywood panels and coordinated with local authorities to ensure the site was safely sealed. Richard G.’s property, once a functioning funeral home, remains under evaluation for future demolition or redevelopment. Fire damage in Morris Plains, NJ commercial buildings, especially those unoccupied, poses unique safety and liability concerns—making prompt board-up an essential step in post-fire management.

Team members on this project:

Chris Baresh