There's no fire SERVPRO cant handle

10/13/2022 (Permalink)

The local home had an electrical fire in the garage.

SERVPRO of Southwest Portland received an emergency call because a local home in the Portland area experienced a fire in their garage. Our crew of well-trained professionals arrived on the scene within a half hour of receiving the call. Upon arrival, it was apparent that a board-up would also be needed due to the fire department cutting a massive hole in the garage door. We told the customer that the plan was to get there and extract as much water as possible and once that's done place equipment to start the drying process.

It was determined that the fire was caused by an electrical issue in the garage. The Firefighters used water to put out the fire causing extensive water damage in the garage, kitchen, living room, and hallway. In addition, the significant smoke damage throughout the entire home and attic. Demolition was needed for this job we needed to remove the kitchen tile flooring and underlayment, cabinets in the kitchen, the living room floor tile in the entry carpet along with the pad, and underlayment, the carpet pad in the hallway and underlayment,  and also the drywall and installation in attic.

After the demolition was done we came to the conclusion that the lower cabinets are also affected and the particle board will also be removed in addition to the tile that goes under those cabinets.  Our crew brought in dehumidifiers in order to help with the remaining soot and smoke odor the crew could only place two due to the breakers' constantly breaking due to the amount of power from the equipment.

Our crews were able to get in and out in only five days. No matter the time, or location SERVPRO of Southwest Portland is here for the city of Portland 24 hours a day 365 days a year. SERVPRO of Southwest Portland professionals can give you peace of mind by helping make it “Like it never even happened." Whenever there is a call out SERVPRO of Southwest Portland is ready to meet the need. No matter the time or place you can count on SERVPRO to be there for you. If you have any questions please call us at 503.777.9739