Fire and Smoke Restoration During Cold Weather in Chicago

2/23/2021 (Permalink)

Short of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871--SERVPRO Can Restore and Build Back Your Fire Damaged Home--even during the Freezing Winter Weather!

SERVPRO fire and smoke restoration teams respond during Chicago’s freezing temperatures

Even a small fire in cold weather can cause extensive damage. There is the damage from

• The fire burning inside your home
• Smoke and odors distributed throughout the building, and then there is damage from
• Water and chemicals used to quell the fire are now frozen outside and inside of the house

Colder temperatures certainly present challenges to SERVPRO teams providing fire and smoke restorations to our Chicago customers. Our skilled professionals have dealt with these situations in the past and can help meet every need.

Skillfully Deployed Equipment and Products

Our team assesses the situation and the requirements before marshaling the tools, equipment, and staff to begin restoration. Freezing temperatures with the electricity turned off after a fire may present some unusual conditions. For example:

• Windows, doors, and even the roof may need to be boarded up to retain heat and keep precipitation out
• We can provide temporary heating to thaw the house, water, and contents

Once your home is thawed, SERVPRO can remove fire and smoke damaged structural components and content

• Next, water removal and drying can commence
• Removal of soot and smoke, cleaning and sanitizing
• Repairs to doors, windows, the roof, and the heating system can proceed.

Contact SERVPRO of Hyde Park / E. Bridgeport / Bronzeville for fire and smoke restoration services in Chicago and surrounding areas. We can help 24/7. Call (312) 509-5000.