SERVPRO® of Northern Rhode Island (RI)	401-949-9955
SERVPRO® of The Attleboros, Massachusetts	508-223-0505
SERVPRO® of Southern Worcester County, MA	508-234-3399

RESTORATION:
» Fire & Smoke Damage
» Soot Damage & Puffback
» Water Removal
» Dehumidification
» Mold Mitigation
» Storm Response
» Move Outs
» Contents Restoration
» Electronic Equipment
» Inventory Service

CLEANING:
» Air Ducts & HVAC
» Biohazard & Vandalism
» Carpet & Upholstery
» Drapes & Blinds
» Ceilings & Walls
» Artwork & Books
» Deodorization

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration

SERVPRO Restoration Services

Behavior of Smoke

A fire loss is very complex because of the unique behavior of smoke.  It is important to have trained technicians at the loss location.  At SERVPRO, we know smoke!

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows through plumbing systems, using holes around pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke will greatly affect the restoration process.

Types of Smoke

The first step at a fire scene is to calm the fears of those affected.  Next, SERVPRO tests the smoke to see which of the following types of fire took place. 

• Wet Smoke - Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary.  Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.
• Dry Smoke - Fast burning at high temperatures. 
• Protein - Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes.  Extreme pungent odor.
• Fuel Oil Soot - Furnace puff backs cause fuel oil soot.
• Other Types - Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue are other types.

Pretesting

After the type of smoke is known, pretesting on the property is performed to determine the following:

• What can be restored versus what can be replaced
• The most effective cleaning method
• Conditions to the property before the damage occurred
• The full extent of the loss
• Eliminate needless replacements

Pretesting also allows the SERVPRO Professional to focus on saving precious items for you, and that is what really matters!

For Fire and smoke damage restoration in northern Rhode Island (RI) and southern Massachusetts (MA), contact SERVPRO of Northern Rhode Island today!

Learn more about Fire, Smoke and Soot Damage Restoration

	Fire, Smoke and Soot Restoration Services Overview
	Emergency Fire Damage Process Overview
	Fire & Smoke Restoration Steps
	Important Information About Your Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
	Before We Arrive - The Do's and Don'ts of Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration
	SERVPRO's Fire & Smoke Restoration Equipment
	Additional Fire & Smoke Restoration Services