The fire was not started in this room. I wanted to show how a fire that was put out and did not burn the entire house down can cause every room to be affected in some way. This is soot that landed on the walls in another area.

• This homeowner had a fire in the kitchen. When flames occur and contents burn the smoke explodes in every direction. Even if a door or cabinet is closed and didn’t burn all contents more than likely these items will still be affected by black soot in some way. Please stay at the stove when cooking and keep all items sitting next to the burners away from the flames. 

Fire is all consuming and is one of the most devastating events to go through. It is very tedious as to sorting out and cleaning. What is salvageable and what is not. Even if an item is untouched by the fire the order itself may never fully leave. This homeowner was devastated. SERVPRO of Oak Park Ferndale worked tirelessly to get this cleaned up.

When an emergency arises SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale is always ready to help. We offer immediate board up/roof tarp services like the picture shown. Here we were called to assist with a board up after a house fire. To protect against further damage, and to maintain security we will board up missing windows and walls, and place tarps on damaged roofs.

We are beginning work on this fire loss. It is a kitchen fire and the fire damage is confined to the kitchen and the homeowner was able to put it out with a fire extinguisher. However, the soot damage was found in every room on the main level. We will clean every room, walls, ceiling, and floor, as well as all the contents, clothing, and furniture. Stay tuned for the after cleaning photos.

A fire in your home can not only cause severe devastation to your house but also, and most important, your life. We here at SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale understand that. We do our very best to give you peace of mind that we will treat your home and belongings as if they were our own. We walk you though the process and keep you informed and lines of communication open in case you have any questions. Fire damage can destroy so much and so quickly, even causing damage where you can't see. 

It is important to review your fire insurance policy often. It can been even further devastating to find out that you do not have proper or enough coverage to put your back to the way it was. Make sure your policy limits and coverage's are up to date, so we can make your house a home again, "Like it never even happened."

This is the result of a kitchen fire. This is why it is so important to stay close to your stove while cooking and to never leave items on the stovetop. We were able to clean the soot and smoke damage from the walls and ceiling and the owner was very happy with her results.