Candles and damage they cause

3/29/2022 (Permalink)

Candles left unattended can cause unimaginable damage. SERVPRO of Pottstown/Souderton provided board up service and a clean out at a home in Pottstown earlier this year. Board up services provide security against break-ins and secondary damage. House fires cause more severe damage than most people realize.  When smoke within the house is significant, it will damage personal belongings. When those items are non-salvageable, the items must be inventoried and disposed of. In this particular case, we had to dispose of 90% of the customers possessions.  With a crew of 4, this process took a few days. After the cleanout is complete, demolition begins immediately followed by reconstruction. Demolition generally includes removing damaged drywall, floors and ceilings.  Reconstruction is the installation of new drywall that is hung, taped, spackled, sanded and painted. New flooring, be it carpet or laminate, and finally paint.  Getting the home finished is our prime goal so our customers can have a sense of normalcy again!