Fires not only destroys your valuables but they also leave a nasty mess behind. This home had significant soot damage throughout their home. This photo is a great example of how thick and black soot really is. Removing soot is one of SERVPRO's many specialties and can be sure to get rid of it. 

After trying to cook up a nice meal on the stove, this home found itself working with way too much heat. SERVPRO of St. Mary's and Calvert Counties arrived on scene to quickly and properly removed the soot that covered the walls and ceilings. This photo shows what the air vent looked like after the fire was extinguished, but to their luck SERVPRO was there to make it "Like it never even happened." 

During a fire in a Waldorf home, our crew was called in to service. Fire damage can sometimes be found in places you would not have thought of. Luckily, with the experise SERVPRO of St. Mary's and Calvert Counties has we were able to locate more soot damage that had creeped into the attic of the home. 

It is important that you check your smoke alarms at least once every couple of weeks to ensure they are working. A smoke alarm can save not only your home and valuables, but your life too. 

This family home had a fire that started in the bedroom and quickly moved throughout the home. Are team was called into service and we immediately began to salvage what we could. This picture shows the board up process, which is done in order to prevent any unwanted elements from entering the area and keep any items within the home safe. This process is to help prevent any further damage was happening. 

This photos is a good example of equipment staging and preparation for a large fire restoration job.  The fire damage was cause by a lightning strike to the roof.  The lightning strike ignited the blown insulation in the attic.  there was extensive damage to the garage and laundry room portion of the home.  The remainder of the home was damaged by heavy smoke, downed insulation and water damage from the fire departments efforts to extinguish the fire.  Despite the heavy damage to the home, all occupants were able to evacuate safely.  SERVPRO of St. Mary's and Calvert County received the call shortly after the home was cleared by the fire department.  After meeting the state farm adjuster onsite, SERVPRO crews mobilized with drying equipment, generator and cleaning supplies preparing to make it "like it never even happened".