Post-demolition Fire Damage Restoration Cleanup in Downtown Chicago

5/1/2023 (Permalink)

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One of the necessary procedures during fire damage restoration is demolition since it removes charred, soggy, or risky materials, such as frayed electrical cables left in the property. Doing the teardown correctly and effectively cleaning up the property can ensure the rest of the restoration proceeds without hitches. SERVPRO expertly handles controlled demolition in any section of your Downtown Chicago property and the post-demolition cleanup.

Managing the cleaning process during fire damage restoration at your Downtown Chicago requires appropriate balancing to ensure thoroughness in removing unwanted materials and using methods that do not create additional problems. SERVPRO crews are well-suited to handle the task since we have a wide range of equipment.

Typical goals of post-demolition cleanup after a fire

• Preventing loose debris from turning into embedded soils
• Conveniently handling larger debris
• Keeping fine residues contained

Demolition takes procedures like drilling and sawing, which release dust and other fine residues that settle on surfaces. Vibrations from hammering elevated surfaces dislodge soot and ash, thus leading to accumulation on the floor. Subjecting floors to wet cleaning without addressing the dry residues can embed rather than remove such residues, creating undesirable outcomes. Our SERVPRO crews start cleaning exercises with dry cleaning approaches before considering wet cleaning.

Helpful dry cleaning methods

• Feather dusting
• Vacuuming
• Agitating with compressed air

In case significant moisture accumulates in some sections from the firefighting process, addressing it while cleaning is essential. Our crews use dehumidifiers with low airflow to facilitate such drying without spreading light debris.

Dealing with Large Debris

If the demolition involves removing large pieces of wall and ceiling panels or carpets, you may end up with a chaotic environment where it is possible to tackle other tasks. Apart from removing the large debris, it is essential to take appropriate management steps such as slicing them into smaller pieces and containing them. Our SERVPRO crews use sealable plastic bags and large trashcans to collect fire-damaged materials for easier debris management.

SERVPRO of Carol Stream / East Bloomingdale prepares your property and conveniently executes fire damage restoration. Call us at (630) 830-6236. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.