Job completed for Robert M. - Butler, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: February 16, 2026

Location: Butler, NJ

Solutions provided:

Robert M. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration after a late-night electrical fire ignited inside the basement of his Butler, NJ home, causing extensive fire damage and heavy smoke damage throughout the lower level. The electrical equipment fire started near exposed wiring along the ceiling joists, resulting in charring to structural beams, soot damage on concrete foundation walls, and smoke-damaged drywall in adjacent rooms in Butler, NJ. Our team responded to Butler, NJ with emergency board-up services and immediate containment to prevent further structural fire damage and secondary smoke contamination. The fire restoration process in Butler, NJ began with a detailed damage assessment, documentation for fire damage insurance claims, and coordination with the homeowner’s insurance carrier, as the loss was covered by insurance. Technicians performed debris removal, HEPA vacuuming, and soda blasting to address stubborn soot damage embedded in wood framing and porous materials. Duct system smoke removal and advanced smoke odor removal treatments were implemented to eliminate lingering smoke odors affecting the air quality inside the Butler, NJ residence.

Following the initial fire cleanup, our Butler, NJ fire damage restoration crew focused on structural drying, dehumidification, and antimicrobial application to stabilize the affected basement environment. Fire-damaged insulation and smoke-damaged drywall were carefully removed to prevent cross-contamination and to prepare the space for reconstruction in Butler, NJ. Specialized cleaning agents were used to treat soot-stained surfaces, while air scrubbers with carbon filtration operated continuously to capture airborne smoke particles throughout the Butler, NJ property. The garage area adjacent to the basement also showed minor smoke damage, requiring detailed surface cleaning and odor sealing to restore pre-loss condition. Throughout the fire restoration process in Butler, NJ, we maintained thorough documentation and moisture readings to support the approved fire damage insurance claim. By combining emergency response, structural fire cleanup, soot damage remediation, and complete smoke odor removal, the Butler, NJ home was restored to a clean, safe, and structurally sound condition.

Team members on this project:

Leo Trinidad