Job completed for Emily W. - Chatham, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: December 1, 2025

Location: Chatham, NJ

Solutions provided:

Emily W. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration for professional soot cleanup after fire damage impacted a bedroom area in Chatham, NJ. The cause of the soot damage was a residential fire elsewhere in the home that produced heavy smoke, allowing fine soot particles to travel and settle on furniture, finished wood surfaces, and surrounding contents in Chatham, NJ. Although flames did not reach the bedroom, airborne soot caused visible staining on a nightstand, nearby flooring, and adjacent surfaces. Our team performed a detailed fire damage and soot inspection to assess the extent of smoke residue affecting contents and structural surfaces in Chatham, NJ. Soot transfer testing confirmed smoke contamination that required specialized soot damage cleanup techniques. This fire-related soot damage loss in Chatham, NJ was covered by the homeowner’s insurance policy and approved for restoration services.

The soot cleanup process in Chatham, NJ involved careful hand cleaning of affected furniture and finished surfaces using professional soot sponges and fire-safe cleaning agents. Technicians focused on removing fine smoke residue from wood, laminate, and sealed surfaces to prevent permanent discoloration or odor absorption. Smoke odor removal methods were implemented to address lingering fire-related smells that had settled in the bedroom area of Chatham, NJ. Special attention was given to horizontal surfaces and contents where soot accumulation was most concentrated. Air circulation and ventilation were used to improve indoor air quality as part of the fire restoration process in Chatham, NJ. Final documentation confirmed successful soot damage cleanup, restoring affected contents and surfaces and eliminating smoke residue from the fire event.

Team members on this project:

Jerry Katz