Job completed for Andrew P. - Short Hills, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: December 27, 2025

Location: Short Hills, NJ

Solutions provided:

Andrew P. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration after fire damage was discovered in his Short Hills, NJ home involving a malfunctioning clothes dryer that ignited lint and debris inside the appliance. The dryer fire produced heavy soot, smoke residue, and heat damage within the laundry area, resulting in smoke-damaged drywall, charred appliance components, and strong smoke odors throughout the Short Hills, NJ residence. Technicians performed a comprehensive fire damage inspection, identifying soot contamination inside the dryer cabinet and smoke migration into surrounding building materials in Short Hills, NJ. Immediate fire damage cleanup measures were initiated to address loose soot and prevent further spread of odor and contamination. The cause of loss was confirmed as an appliance-related electrical fire, and the fire damage in Short Hills, NJ was documented for insurance purposes. Containment was established to isolate the affected area and support the fire restoration process in Short Hills, NJ.

The Short Hills, NJ fire damage restoration process continued with detailed soot removal, smoke odor removal, and cleaning of fire-affected surfaces. Specialized equipment and cleaning agents were used to address smoke-damaged drywall, appliance housing, and surrounding structural components in the Short Hills, NJ home. HEPA air filtration and deodorization techniques were implemented to eliminate lingering smoke odors caused by the dryer fire. Fire-damaged materials were evaluated for removal to prevent long-term odor retention and corrosion. The fire loss in Short Hills, NJ was covered by insurance, and all documentation was provided to support the fire damage insurance claim. Final clearance confirmed the area was properly cleaned, deodorized, and ready for reconstruction following professional fire damage restoration in Short Hills, NJ.

Team members on this project:

Leo Trinidad