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Electrical Fire

Situation Analysis

This property suffered an electrical fire. During the £160,000 seven-month repair project proper consideration was not given to the fire odours. When the property was ready for hand over to the owner, he complained about the odour.

Objectives

Remove the odour without removing the plasterboard and damaging the fresh decorations.

Considerations

Trapped Odour

We found odour reservoirs in the attic, under floors, behind wall boards and panelling. How could we deliver odour treatment behind the plasterboard with minimum disruption to the owner and damage to the newly decorated surfaces?

Implementation

  • A full investigation of the building was carried out on arrival to locate areas of trapped odour.
  • Small 8mm holes were made in the walls and we applied an oxidising deodorant using the KrugerAir
  • Several applications of deodorisation treatment were delivered.
  • The holes were filled and sanded ready for touching in with paint.
  • The loft-space and under-floor areas were treated with an oxidising wet odour control.
  • The owners were able to return to the property within a few hours.

Results

The odour was eliminated within two days. Expensive opening up of walls and floors were avoided.

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