Reading, PA Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

As the main hub of Berks County, the Greater Reading area is home to more than 400,000 people. We provide effective fire damage restoration for these thousands of residents or larger structures like Penn State Berks for:

  • House fire cleanup
  • Fire damaged homes
  • Smoke damage
  • Fire damage restoration

Fire and Smoke Damage Cleanup and Restoration for Reading Homes

The process of restoring a home or business after a fire involves several methods working simultaneously. There are several obstacles between a fire-damaged home and its preloss condition state, so we begin fire mitigation upon arrival to lessen restoration time as much as possible. House fire clean up involves removing soot and smoke soils from vertical and horizontal surfaces, both of which require unique cleaning approaches and products to clear the deposits. When cleaning is not practical or possible, compromised building materials and contents must be discarded and replaced. 

Do Odors Get Removed During Smoke Damage Removal in Reading?

While odors left behind in homes can be a large obstacle for responding technicians, it can be even more challenging for the outlet stores in the Reading area or larger facilities like the Reading Area Community College. Addressing these lingering effects happens with the use of several tools in our inventory and cleaning products specifically formulated to neutralize harsh odor compounds through chemical reactions. 

See how we handle smoke damage and fire restoration on our main service page.

SERVPRO of Reading

Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Today (610) 779-8189

24-Hour Emergency Fire Restoration Service

Fire emergencies can happen without warning and don’t wait for regular business hours, so we’re ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including holidays. If your Reading home is damaged by fire, we can respond quickly, day or night.

Faster to Any Size Fire Emergency

SERVPRO of Reading is dedicated to responding immediately to your Reading fire damage emergency. A faster response is the key to help prevent additional damage and to help reduce the restoration cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Reading is close by and ready to respond to your fire damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Reading community and want to pitch in and help make our community the best it can be.

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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

The fire restoration process begins when you call us. Our consultant will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the type of fire damage you experienced, determining the equipment and resources needed.

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)

In many fire damage cases, it’s necessary to board up missing windows and walls and to place tarps on a damaged roof. This helps to maintain security and to protect against further damage. 

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

Any restorable items will be cleaned and sanitized. We’ll use a variety of specialized cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. Our professionals will also remove smoke and other odors using advanced air scrubbing equipment and fogging devices with deodorizers.

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 Reading, PA property, you can trust SERVPRO of Reading 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 (610) 779-8189 - We are ready to start restoring your home to pre-fire condition.

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