Job completed for Melissa G. - Chatham, NJ - Fire Damage

Melissa G. contacted PDQ Fire & Water Damage Restoration after a small but hazardous kitchen fire caused localized fire damage and smoke contamination in her home in Chatham, NJ. The fire was caused by a plastic stove control knob that was accidentally left on a hot surface, melting and producing smoke that spread across the cooktop and the surrounding kitchen area. Although the flames were minimal, the resulting smoke damage in Chatham, NJ led to soot residue buildup on the stovetop, nearby appliances, and kitchen surfaces. Our team quickly arrived on-site in Chatham, NJ to perform a comprehensive fire damage assessment, identifying heat damage, melted materials, and smoke-damaged surfaces throughout the cooking area. Immediate fire damage cleanup in Chatham, NJ included removal of melted debris, detailed surface cleaning, and containment to prevent soot particles from spreading. Technicians utilized HEPA vacuuming and dry chemical sponges to safely remove soot damage from the glass cooktop and adjacent surfaces as part of the fire restoration process in Chatham, NJ.

During the fire damage restoration process in Chatham, NJ, our crew focused on eliminating smoke odors and restoring all affected kitchen components to a safe and clean condition. Specialized cleaning agents were used to break down residue left behind by the melted plastic and smoke, ensuring thorough decontamination of all impacted areas in Chatham, NJ. The fire damage cleanup also included deodorization using air scrubbers and targeted odor neutralization techniques to remove lingering smoke smells from the Chatham, NJ home. Additional services such as duct system smoke removal and surface sanitization were performed to improve indoor air quality and eliminate hidden contaminants. The homeowner’s fire damage insurance claim in Chatham, NJ covered a significant portion of the restoration and cleanup services, including contents cleaning and minor repairs. Continuous monitoring ensured all soot residue and smoke odors were completely removed from the property in Chatham, NJ. By project completion, the kitchen in Chatham, NJ was fully restored, clean, and safe following this stovetop-related fire damage incident.