Job completed for Michael R - Wharton, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: November 29, 2025

Location: Wharton, NJ

Why did the customer contact us?

Solutions provided:

Michael R. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration after a kitchen fire caused smoke and soot damage inside his Wharton, NJ home. The loss was caused by a cooking-related stove fire that produced heavy smoke, leaving visible soot residue on the range hood, surrounding cabinetry, and nearby surfaces in Wharton. Smoke damage traveled upward, impacting the kitchen exhaust area and contributing to lingering smoke odors throughout the Wharton residence. Our initial fire damage assessment identified soot buildup on appliances, walls, and trim, along with smoke-damaged finishes common after kitchen fires in Wharton homes. Fire cleanup began with detailed inspection of the affected kitchen area to determine the extent of soot damage and heat exposure. This fire damage loss in Wharton was documented and processed as part of a fire damage insurance claim.

The fire cleanup process in Wharton included hand-cleaning soot from the stove, range hood, and adjacent surfaces using specialized fire restoration cleaning methods. Technicians addressed smoke odor removal to reduce persistent odors caused by the kitchen fire in the Wharton home. Additional fire cleanup efforts focused on preventing soot from spreading to unaffected areas during restoration activities in Wharton. Smoke-damaged materials were evaluated to determine whether cleaning or removal was required as part of the fire restoration process. Air filtration equipment was used to improve indoor air quality during cleanup in Wharton. Once the fire cleanup phase was completed, the Wharton property was stabilized and prepared for any necessary repairs and finishing work.

Team members on this project:

Leo Trinidad