How High Demand Restoration Responded to Fire and Soot Damage in Beacon Hill, NSW

Even a small fire can leave behind more than visible burn damage. At a residential property in Beacon Hill, NSW, a fire within a separate toilet resulted in soot contamination, candle residue, broken glass and damage to the window frame.

High Demand Restoration attended to address the immediate safety concerns, clean the fire-affected surfaces and secure the damaged window as part of the make-safe works.

Fire and Soot Damage in Beacon Hill

Although the fire damage itself was minor, soot contamination was present across the walls, ceiling and wall tiles. Candle residue was also identified on the wall and tiled surfaces.

The window had sustained damage, with broken glass remaining within the affected area and minor heat damage to the window frame. The broken glass presented a potential safety risk and required removal.

A plastic sheet had previously been installed over the damaged window as an initial make-safe measure. However, further works were required to remove the remaining glass and provide more secure temporary protection. 

Removing Immediate Safety Hazards

Our team carefully vacuumed and removed the broken glass from the affected area, including glass from the floor and within the window frame.

Removing the remaining glass helped eliminate an immediate safety hazard before the cleaning and make-safe works continued...

Professional Fire and Soot Cleaning

Candle residue and other fire-related debris were cleaned from the tiled surfaces.

Soot contamination was removed from the walls, ceiling and tiles using a degreasing agent to assist with neutralising acidic smoke residues.

These cleaning works addressed the visible fire-related contamination throughout the affected separate toilet.

Securing the Damaged Window 

Following completion of the cleaning works, protective boarding was installed on both the internal and external sides of the damaged window.

The boarding helped improve site security while protecting the property from wind, dust and water ingress until repair and restoration works could take place.

Why Prompt Fire Make-Safe Works Matter

Even a relatively small fire can leave behind soot, smoke residue, broken glass and damaged building elements that require professional attention.

Removing immediate hazards and cleaning fire-related contamination can help make the affected area safer, while temporary protection of damaged openings helps protect the property until permanent repairs can be completed.

The Result 

High Demand Restoration completed the fire cleaning and make-safe works at the Beacon Hill property.

Broken glass was removed, candle residue and fire-related debris were cleaned from the tiled surfaces, and soot contamination was removed from the walls, ceiling and tiles. Internal and external protective boarding was also installed to secure the damaged window.

Upon completion of the works, the site was left clean and tidy while awaiting further repair and restoration works.

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