Hockessin, DE Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

The town's development can be attributed most directly to its proximity to Wilmington and other major communities throughout New Castle County. While moist conditions are ideal for many mushroom farms in the region, they can also lead to damaging wet smoke fires and smoldering conditions.

What Emergency Services Benefit Hockessin Properties?

Initial actions are taken to protect property after a fire damage incident are critical to improving the efficiencies of later restoration. From debris removal to water removal services, we focus on the conditions most threatening to the property. 

What Do Inspections Identify in Fire-Damaged Hockessin Homes? 

Property inspections are important to restoring a home after a fire damage incident. These fact-finding evaluations of the property showcase several immediate needs for the structure, including health and safety hazards. Our experienced production manager can walk through the house shortly after initial emergency services are complete to record:

- Structural damage

- Fire and smoke damage

- Soot and smoke residues 

- Damaged or ruined contents

- Need for water removal services

Soot Removal Strategies for Hockessin Houses

Removing soot and smoke residues can be one of the largest undertakings of fire damage restoration, but one that serves the greatest purpose in protecting exposed contents and building materials. Deposits of soot particles can cause health effects and destructive to the underlying host material, so it is vital to address these concerns promptly. 

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SERVPRO of Hockessin / Elsmere

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any Size Disaster
• Locally Owned and Operated
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Highly Trained Fire Restoration Technicians

Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Today (302) 992-0104

24-Hour Emergency Fire Restoration Service

We know that fire damage can happen any time, so we’re ready to respond 24 hours, 7 days a week—including holidays. We provide immediate emergency fire services for Hockessin homes or businesses, day or night.

Faster to Any Size Fire Emergency

Immediate action is crucial when dealing with water and fire damage. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you need help. A fast response helps lessen the damage, limits secondary damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Hockessin / Elsmere is locally owned and operated so we’re already nearby and ready to help Hockessin residents and business owners with any-sized fire and smoke damage emergencies.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

• Wilmington, DE
• Hockessin, DE
• Newport, DE
• Elsmere, DE
• Greenville, DE

Highly Trained Water and Fire Restoration Specialists

We are fire damage specialists. We get started quickly to get your home or business back to pre-fire condition. We have specific training and certifications to handle your restoration needs. Learn about our fire and water damage training/certificates.

Our Fire Restoration Process

Every fire damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage emergency.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

We are available 24 hours, 7 days a week. When you call, one of our representatives will ask a series of questions about the fire damage to your home or business. This information helps us respond immediately with all the needed equipment and resources.

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action.

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)

Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, we can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean and sanitize the restorable items and structures damaged by the fire. Our professionals use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve relatively minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and painting, or it could include significant reconstruction of entire rooms.

Trusted Fire Restoration Leaders

When fire and smoke damage your Hockessin, DE property, you can trust SERVPRO of Hockessin / Elsmere to restore your home or business back to its original state. We understand that fire doesn’t just damage your home, but also causes emotional distress as well. Trained SERVPRO franchise professionals will talk to you through the entire restoration process, and work hard to get you back into your property soon.

Call (302) 992-0104 - We are ready to start restoring your home to pre-fire condition.