This homeowner was cooking when the dishtowel  ignited. He was able to get the situation extinguished quickly but it still caused damage in the kitchen, in the home he grew up in and will pass to his grandchildren.

No two fire damages are the same, doesn't matter who, what or where. THIS is why we do what we do. Always here to help.

Soot webs like the ones in this photo can occur from a house fire or a malfunction in your oil burner resulting in a puff back that sends soot all over your home.

Don't try to clean this mess yourself! The experts at SERVPRO have the best products to get rid of it without causing further smearing and staining.

With prime grilling season about to be upon us in the Hudson Valley, it's important to know that a grill is still a fire hazard for at least an hour after you've extinguished it or turned off the gas.

Don't let your guard down and chance a home fire, keep your grilling equipment at least 10 feet away from any structure!

A puffback is a messy furnace malfunction that occurs when an oil burner backfires, sending soot throughout your home or business. It can happen all at once, or it can leak soot particles gradually over time.

Equipped with the training, tools and experience to quickly and efficiently clean and restore your home or business, SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County will help make it "Like it never even happened."

Fire damage in a home is a very stressful event for a homeowner, damage to personal belongings are just some of the concerns you may experience.

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County has trained response teams who will care for both you and your home and respond quickly with a full line of fire cleanup and restoration services.

Call our professionals anytime, we're available 24/7. 845-831-3600.

This home in Poughkeepsie, NY experienced a damage from a dryer in the home catching fire. SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County was able to clean down the beams and restore them to preloss condition.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services:

When various materials burn, the soot and residue they create differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage restoration. Learn more about our fire damage restoration process.

1. Emergency Contact
2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarp Service (if needed)
4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
6. Cleaning and Repair
7. Restoration

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Us Today – (845) 831-3600

I clean all the time and have cobb webs in the corner of my house! What is it? IT'S NOT DUST! IT'S SOOT!

Soot webs occur when the furnace malfunctions and blows soot through the vent system. Since your vent system runs throughout your home or office, the soot can show up anywhere! That's what happened to this home in Wappingers Falls, NY!

Don't attempt to clean the soot webs on your own! They are oil-based so using cleaning product will only smear and make the damage worse. You will then need to re-paint the area after it is cleaned since the stain will remain on the painted surface.

If you see soot webs, call our office at 845-831-3600!

Soot damage in Poughkeepsie, NY

After a fire occurred in this insured's home, the basement area insulation needed to be removed. SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County was able to remove the damaged insulation, clean down the wood beams and prep the area for new insulation to be laid. The insured was thrilled that the smoke odor was finally gone! 

After a fire airscrubber's can be helpful!

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County added over 10 large airscrubber's into a commercial space after they experienced a large fire in their back warehouse space. The airscrubber helps to eliminate the unpleasant odors in the space. 

SERVPRO of Western Dutchess County can handle any size disaster!