When a homeowner in Sherman Oaks, CA has a smoldering fire, the chemical phenomenon known as Soot Tags aka “Smoke Webs” occurs. Soot Tags result from the ionization process of burning synthetic materials like plastics, rubbers and polymers, creates charged smoke particles which can attract towards certain surfaces, and attract to each other creating chains, and ultimately web-like formations. They form under certain conditions called wet smoke, which involves low heat, or smoldering type environments. Since this fire was smoldering throughout the night, it makes sense that the room was filled with Soot Tags in the morning. Luckily, the homeowner called SERVPRO of Chatsworth/Stevenson Ranch and we were able to clean and disinfect the entire structure to its original state.

There's nothing convenient about experiencing a house fire. Although we may see more fire damage situations than the average person does, it doesn't change the fact that each house fire puts life on hold for families. Trust the company to know exactly what needs to be done to make it "Like it never even happened."

We use Chemical (aka "Chem") Sponges to determine the severity of soot/ash damage following a fire. Because each Fire Damage job is a little different from the previous one, these are used only with dry smoke/soot residue and are very helpful in knowing proper restoration protocols should be followed. 

Sometimes your most valuable contents cannot be left at home during the fire restoration process. That's why we offer temporary relocation and pack out services that gives you the peace of mind that we are caring for you every step of the way. Our valuable team members (Patty in the picture) organize and categorize our warehouse to keep safe your valuables until they are ready to be returned to your home.

Fire, smoke and soot damages in a structure can create unpleasant and permanent problems if not properly addressed. Unless fast, professional action is taken, these residues and deposits can cause permanent damage to contents and result in periodically resurfacing odors. That’s why our Titans combat malodors at the molecular level, leaving a neutralized environment where soot and smoke damage can’t stand a chance.

Fires can be extremely disruptive for business owners, their tenants and even their customers. For this reason, we offer 24-hour emergency response, and will have trained technicians on-site within 4 hours to begin emergency mitigation services. By responding quickly, we at SERVPRO of Chatsworth / Stevenson Ranch can help get your facility back into operation quickly, saving you time, money and stress. 

A small fire can completely derail a homeowner’s life, causing unfortunate stress and worry. Your home contains many of your most valuable possessions. That’s why we understand the trauma during this challenging time. When fire damage takes control of your life, nobody helps you take it back like SERVPRO.