Riverhead Cleanup and Restoration

Preventing Water Damage after Fire Damage in Riverhead, NY

Riverhead, NY, has been the seat of Suffolk County since 1727, though it only hosts a few county offices like the County Social Services Department, Park Police Riverhead Station, and Town Office. The town covers 201.27 square miles, of which over two-thirds is water. The current settlements started around the mid-1700s when settlers divided land bought from the Shinnecock Indian Nation and Col. William Smith. Various notable people are associated with the area, including actress Geraldine Brooks whose career spanned three decades, baseball pitcher Hal Goldsmith and race car driver Charlie Jarzombek.

In Riverhead, NY, relaxation activities range from walks on the beach to teeing off at various golf clubs in the area, like Bluffs Country Club, Baiting Hollow Club, and Friar's Head. One can also take a walk at Sound Avenue Nature Preserve or Unity Park.  

After the raging fire in your property goes out, it is fair to think the worst is over. However, without proper precautions, a fire damage situation can evolve into a water damage incident. Part of the work professional restoration companies like SERVPRO do is taking actions that limit the chances of the initial loss evolving into other forms of damage.  

Simple Steps That Limit Secondary Damage

• Dry cleaning before wet cleaning
• Preventing rust or rust stains
• Keeping humidity in check

Removing embedded soiling and odor left by smoke is a significant part of restoring fire damage. Various cleaning approaches can help remove the soil. However, methods introducing substantial moisture over the soiled materials may destroy them. Our SERVPRO IICRC-Certified technicians can help avoid such eventualities by using dry cleaning mediums to remove soils.

Effective Dry Cleaning Solutions

• Crumbly cleaners
• Abrasive powders
• Blast cleaning mediums

Rust is another form of deterioration, and while it primarily affects metal items, rust can permanently stain textiles. Our SERVPRO technicians can prevent rust or the stains it creates through humidity control and keeping fabrics separate from metals.

Poor moisture management after a fire incident can create water damage in any property, whether a historical landmark like Martin's Tack Shop, a craft store like Hobby Lobby, or a care facility like Independent Group Home Living. You can rely on SERVPRO for the right solutions.