Job completed for Elaine S. - Short Hills, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: November 22, 2025

Location: Short Hills, NJ

Solutions provided:

Elaine S. experienced significant fire and smoke damage at her Short Hills home after a kitchen appliance malfunction caused a sudden flare-up that spread into adjacent cabinetry and structural components. The kitchen fire damage pushed heavy smoke throughout the Short Hills property, resulting in soot damage, smoke-damaged drywall, and contamination inside the HVAC system. Emergency Board-Up services were completed immediately to secure the structure and prevent further exposure to weather in Short Hills. Technicians conducted a full fire restoration process, including detailed soot removal, smoke odor removal, and assessment of all fire-damaged structural materials. Because the loss was covered by her fire damage insurance policy, all fire damage insurance claim documentation and photos were handled alongside the cleanup. This early phase of the Short Hills emergency response focused on debris removal, safety stabilization, and preparing the home for deep soot and odor remediation.

During the next stage of the Short Hills fire restoration project, crews performed extensive cleaning of charred building materials, HEPA vacuuming, and duct system smoke removal to eliminate smoke circulation. Technicians applied specialized thermal deodorization to neutralize embedded odors and treated structural framing with soot-sealing coatings to prevent future smoke bleed-through in the Short Hills residence. Additional assessments uncovered light electrical equipment fire damage near the pantry area, requiring targeted cleanup and odor control. Smoke-stained insulation was removed, and fire-damaged surfaces were scrubbed, dry-sponged, and encapsulated to restore indoor air quality. By the end of the project, the Short Hills home had been fully cleaned, stabilized, and prepared for reconstruction without any remaining soot or smoke odor issues.

Team members on this project:

David Rebolledo