24/7 Emergency Service
West Oakland, CA Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration
From neighborhoods like Ghostown and Dogtown here in West Oakland, thousands of homes and businesses continue to grow and thrive independently. When fires and other emergencies threaten these structures, you want assurances that the responding technicians and professionals are experienced and educated in the best methods and techniques to return the property to preloss condition. Our SERVPRO Fire & Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) are ready to respond 24/7.
Emergency Services for Fire-Damaged West Oakland Homes
What our professionals do first when fires get extinguished and restoration professionals are permitted to enter can be critical in reducing total loss and time spent in restoration phases. There are actions taken before damage assessment and estimations occur deemed to be emergency services. The urgency of completing these actions can protect your property, and its occupants from immediate hazards and health concerns before greater restoration tactics begin.
Cleaning West Oakland Homes After a Fire
After a fire loss incident, cleaning up involves understanding how widespread effects like soot and smoke residues have become. The objective is to reduce controlled demolition whenever possible, so there are multiple options for eliminating surface soiling. The choice to clean and remove residues and soils from building materials and contents in the home depends on the thickness of these residues, their composition, and what abrasive techniques might damage underlying materials. Options for cleaning include:
- Soda blasting
- Wipe cleaning
- Solvents
- Demolition
Find out more about fire restoration, repairs, and cleaning on our main page.
SERVPRO of West Oakland
- 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 (510) 599-9300
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 West Oakland homes or businesses, day or night.
Faster to Any Size Fire Emergency
SERVPRO of West Oakland is dedicated to responding immediately to your West Oakland 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 West Oakland is close by and ready to respond to your fire damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the West Oakland community and want to pitch in and help make our community the best it can be.
We proudly serve Oakland, CA, West Oakland, CA, Emeryville, CA, and surrounding areas.
Highly Trained Water and Fire Restoration Specialists
We specialize in fire and water restoration. We’ve received advance training in restoration techniques and we have the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property. Learn about our fire 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)
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)
If needed, we can begin the water removal process with powerful pumps and extraction units. This removes most of the water. We complete the water removal and drying process with industrial-strength dehumidifiers and air movers.
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 West Oakland, CA property, you can trust SERVPRO of West Oakland 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 (510) 599-9300 - We are ready to start restoring your home to pre-fire condition.
