Job completed for Mark D. - Mt. Olive, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: December 20, 2025

Location: Mt. Olive, NJ

Solutions provided:

Mark D. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration for a fire damage job at his home in Mt. Olive, NJ after soot buildup was discovered around a fireplace flue and surrounding masonry. The fire damage in Mt. Olive, NJ was caused by a chimney-related issue that allowed smoke and combustion byproducts to escape, resulting in heavy soot residue on brick, block walls, and nearby surfaces. Our team conducted a detailed inspection in Mt. Olive, NJ, confirming the presence of loose soot and embedded fire residue requiring professional soot removal. Initial soot wipe testing verified active soot contamination on masonry and adjacent materials. Specialized containment and ventilation controls were set up to safely perform soot removal in Mt. Olive, NJ without spreading residue to other areas. The fire damage and soot removal work in Mt. Olive, NJ was documented and approved as part of an insurance-covered fire damage claim.

During the fire restoration process in Mt. Olive, NJ, technicians performed targeted soot removal on brick, concrete block, and flue-adjacent surfaces using industry-approved cleaning methods. Dry and wet soot removal techniques were combined to address both surface soot and deeply embedded smoke residue in Mt. Olive, NJ. HEPA air scrubbers were operated throughout the soot removal process to control airborne particles and improve indoor air quality. Fire-damaged debris and loose soot were carefully collected and disposed of according to restoration standards. Detailed photo documentation and cleaning logs were completed to support the insurance file for the Mt. Olive, NJ property. This fire damage job in Mt. Olive, NJ successfully restored the affected area by completing thorough soot removal and stabilizing conditions around the chimney system.

Team members on this project:

Jerry Katz