We Put The Flames Of Worry Out In Lake Stevens After A Fire

2/20/2020 (Permalink)

We worked hard to rebuild the structure and to get the family back in their home as quickly as possible after a fire disaster struck their property.

Mitigating Chimney Fire Damage in Lake Stevens

Fire damage costs hundreds of millions in property damages to homes each year, and even with adequate coverage, the stresses of cleanup, repairs, and replacement can be overwhelming for homeowners. After a fire occurs, it can take time to feel safe and comfortable in your home again. Fortunately, there is a team that can help restore confidence in the safety of your home.

If your Lake Stevens residence has suffered fire damage, certified restoration technicians from SERVPRO are ready to serve you with high-quality disaster cleanup services. Whether your home has suffered minor damage or you have experienced significant property damage and losses from fire, this team is well-equipped to preserve contents and preserve structures so that homeowners and their families can enjoy their beloved living spaces once more. 

Signs of a Chimney Fire

While a large fire is hard to miss, the small fires may go unnoticed, which can create the conditions necessary for large fires to damage your home. Keep an eye out for these signs: 

• Puffy creosote deposits in the chimney or on the roof
• A fire damaged or warped damper or chimney cap
• Signs of smoke or heat damage to the roof, as well as cracks or exterior damage to the chimney
• Smoke residues in mortar joints or tile liners
• Collapsed, cracked, or damaged flue tiles

Small fires can often be prevented by having a chimney sweep remove creosote deposits or repair minor damages to your chimney. If you have experienced a large fire, your chimney may require rebuilding. 

SERVPRO's Residue Removal Tools

When taking care of the aftermath of a chimney fire, SERVPRO technicians have a variety of tools available to remove residues and preserve the safety of your home. Agitating tools like augers and brushes may be used to dislodge large deposits so they can be vacuumed and removed from the property. Because brick and masonry are porous surfaces, a variety of cleaning methods may be employed after dry cleaning, depending on whether there is a sealer on the stonework. 

The first step in wet cleaning is testing the effectiveness of an alkaline cleaner with mild agitation. If that does not prove useful for all stains and residues, a stronger acidic cleaner may be utilized. For hard-to-remove charring on the masonry, gentle blast media like soda ash, ground corn cobs, or dry ice may be effective for removing these stains without changing the surface of the stone.

SERVPRO of North Everett / Lake Stevens / Monroe wants to provide you with service that is Faster to Any Size Disaster. Call (360) 243-8313 when you need disaster cleanup fast.

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