Job completed for Brian C. - Gillette, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: February 21, 2026

Location: Gillete, NJ

Solutions provided:

Brian C. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration after a cooking-related fire caused smoke and fire damage inside his Gillette, NJ kitchen. The fire started on the stovetop when unattended food ignited, producing heavy smoke that spread rapidly across the ceiling and into adjacent rooms of the Gillette, NJ home. Although the flames were contained quickly, the Gillette, NJ property sustained soot damage on cabinetry, ceiling surfaces, and walls, along with a strong smoke odor throughout the main living area. Our team arrived promptly in Gillette, NJ to assess the kitchen fire damage, install containment barriers, and begin the fire restoration process. The loss was covered by insurance, and we worked directly with the carrier to document fire damage insurance claims, including smoke-damaged drywall and affected kitchen components in Gillette, NJ. Immediate HEPA air scrubbers and negative air machines were set up to capture airborne soot particles and improve indoor air quality throughout the Gillette, NJ residence.

After stabilization, our Gillette, NJ fire damage restoration crew performed detailed soot removal from upper cabinets, painted ceilings, and surrounding wall surfaces impacted by smoke damage. Smoke odor removal treatments, including thermal fogging and deodorization, were applied to neutralize embedded odors in porous materials and prevent long-term contamination within the Gillette, NJ home. Sections of smoke-damaged drywall near the ceiling were removed and evaluated to ensure no hidden structural fire damage remained behind the walls in Gillette, NJ. The HVAC system was inspected and duct system smoke removal was recommended to eliminate residual soot circulation throughout the Gillette, NJ property. All surfaces were carefully cleaned using specialized fire cleanup solutions designed to address greasy kitchen fire residue and stubborn soot staining. Through comprehensive fire restoration services, targeted soot damage remediation, and complete smoke odor removal, the Gillette, NJ kitchen was restored to a clean, safe, and pre-loss condition.

Team members on this project:

Jerry Katz