Job completed for Kevin M. - Wayne, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: February 5, 2026

Location: Wayne, NJ

Solutions provided:

Kevin M. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration after a small electrical fire in a bedroom of his Wayne, NJ home caused extensive soot damage and smoke odor throughout the property. The fire originated from an overloaded outlet, igniting nearby materials and producing heavy smoke before being extinguished quickly. Although the flames were contained, the Wayne, NJ residence experienced widespread soot damage on walls, ceilings, furniture, and HVAC vents. Our emergency response team arrived in Wayne, NJ to perform a detailed fire damage assessment, initiate Emergency Board-Up where needed, and begin the Fire Restoration Process. Smoke-damaged drywall, charred materials, and affected contents were carefully evaluated to determine what required removal versus restoration. The Wayne, NJ homeowner filed a fire damage insurance claim, and the fire and soot cleanup services were covered by insurance.

In Wayne, NJ, the fire damage restoration included specialized soot removal, HEPA vacuuming, and professional smoke odor removal using advanced deodorization equipment. Our technicians cleaned and sanitized all affected surfaces to eliminate acidic soot residue that can permanently stain and corrode materials if left untreated. The duct system smoke removal process was performed to prevent lingering smoke particles from circulating through the Wayne, NJ home. Damaged drywall and insulation were removed, and structural framing was cleaned to ensure no residual smoke contamination remained. Detailed documentation supported the fire damage insurance claim, including photographs and inventory of smoke-damaged contents in Wayne, NJ. This Wayne, NJ fire damage and soot cleanup project required meticulous surface cleaning, odor neutralization, and controlled demolition to fully restore the property after the electrical equipment fire.

Team members on this project:

Eric Elrod