Gaithersburg, MD Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

Fires can be a devastating force for area structures, from the thousands of residences to larger commercial buildings like John Hopkins University - Montgomery County and the Washingtonian Center. No matter what areas of the property get damaged by spreading fire effects, we have fast mitigative solutions to help. 

Does Job Scoping Benefit Fire-Damaged Gaithersburg Properties? 

Our production manager helps with identifying current damage and effects. From individual content inspections to noting the safety concerns that mitigation should resolve, we work fast to help your home. 

Fire and Smoke Remediation for Gaithersburg Homes

Remediating fire damage begins with the emergency services and mitigative actions possible for exposed homes and businesses. Careful considerations are made to choose the best cleaning approaches based on the severity of the damage and the affected materials supporting soot and smoke damage deposits. Our experienced restoration team can help with:

• fire damaged homes
• kitchen fires
• fire and smoke damage
• attic fire damage
• water removal services
• odor control 

How Does Soot Get Removed from Gaithersburg Houses? 

Soot and smoke residues are often one of the most challenging obstacles for house fire clean-up. Using products to loosen and emulsify soils and thick residues, wet cleaning approaches can be more effective in the house. We also use items like chem sponges for dry cleaning strategies for thin, chalky residues and soiling. 

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SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any Size Disaster
• Locally Owned and Operated
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Highly Trained Fire Restoration Technicians

Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Today (301) 963-8474

24-Hour Emergency Fire Restoration Service

Fire emergencies can happen day or night, on weekend or holidays. That’s why we provide 24-hour emergency fire restoration services, 365 days a year. Gaithersburg residents can expect an immediate response time, day or night.

Faster to Any Size Fire Emergency

SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown is dedicated to responding immediately to your Gaithersburg fire damage emergency. A faster response is the key to help prevent additional damage and to help reduce the restoration cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown is close by and ready to respond to your fire damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Gaithersburg community and want to pitch in and help make our community the best it can be.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

• Gaithersburg, MD
• Germantown, MD
• Montgomery Village, MD
• Washington Grove, MD
• Oldetowne Gaithersburg, MD
• Washingtonian Center, MD
• Laytonsville, MD
• Stewart Town, MD
• Prathertown, MD
• North Potomac, MD

Highly Trained Water and Fire Restoration Specialists

We specialize in fire and water restoration. We’ve received advance training in restoration techniques and we have the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property. Learn about our fire damage training/certificates.

Our Fire Restoration Process

Every fire damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage emergency.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

The fire restoration process begins when you call us. Our consultant will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the type of fire damage you experienced, determining the equipment and resources needed.

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action.

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)

Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, we can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

If needed, we can begin the water removal process with powerful pumps and extraction units. This removes most of the water. We complete the water removal and drying process with industrial-strength dehumidifiers and air movers. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean and sanitize the restorable items and structures damaged by the fire. Our professionals use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve relatively minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and painting, or it could include significant reconstruction of entire rooms.

Trusted Fire Restoration Leaders

When fire and smoke damage your Gaithersburg, MD property, you can trust SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown to restore your home or business back to its original state. We understand that fire doesn’t just damage your home, but also causes emotional distress as well. Trained SERVPRO franchise professionals will talk to you through the entire restoration process, and work hard to get you back into your property soon.

Call (301) 963-8474 - We are ready to start restoring your home to pre-fire condition.

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