Do I Need Fire Damage Restoration in My Palmdale Business After a Brief and Controlled Fire?

9/8/2020 (Permalink)

“Like it never even happened.”

Water Can Migrate, and Residues Spread Quickly Through Commercial HVAC Systems -- Get the Experts from SERVPRO to Assess for Fire Damage Restoration Needs in Your Palmdale Office Building

Everything worked as it should when a small fire sparked in your Palmdale business center. The sprinklers turned on, and the blaze was contained almost immediately. Terrazzo floors in the affected area mopped up without apparent incident by your cleaning staff. Everything is good, right?

Is It Cost-Effective to Arrange for a Fire Loss Inspection?
Scheduling a fire damage restoration assessment in Palmdale is a wise move after even a minor fire. Modern HVAC systems are incredibly effective in circulating air within office spaces. If vents were open near the fire site spread of the residues created by the combustion are not unexpected. Our project managers are highly trained and thoroughly experienced in the operation of HVAC machinery and ductwork. Viewing the inside of the system for evidence of fire debris and residues is proactive, avoiding the continuous circulation of the toxic fire smoke, soot, and lingering odors. If soiling presents, we can clean out your ductwork. Checking surfaces throughout the building for evidence of residue deposit and planning for their removal minimizes the progressive corrosive action of the acidic particles created in a fire. Catching any harm early results in a prompt response and successful restoration results.

What About Damage Related to the Sprinkler Water?
Even though you might be satisfied that the fire suppression water was managed and removed, SERVPRO experts can check for any unanticipated migration using sensitive imaging and moisture detection and metering devices. Water that seeps through cracks in the floor or at the base of walls can cause damage requiring restoration by:

    •    Soaking into subfloors that then swell and warp
    •    Wicking of water up into drywall that then crumbles
    •    Collecting in building cavities that threaten to collapse
    •    Providing enough residual moisture to foster mold growth

Avoid the potential for hidden and lingering fire damage in your commercial building by scheduling a fire damage restoration walkthrough by the experts from SERVPRO of Palmdale North. Call us at (661) 526-3649 as soon as practical to check your HVAC system and for any unanticipated residue spread.