Seasoned Restorers Help with Fire Damage Restoration in Little Rock

1/12/2021 (Permalink)

Fire restoration is no easy task. Leave it to the professionals at SERVPRO. Their technicians are trained and certified for the job at hand.

SERVPRO Provides Qualified Personnel to Inspect Fire Losses in Little Rock and Deliver the Best Solutions

Little Rock is popular for various reasons. For starters, it is the capital of the state of Arkansas. It covers a total area of 116.8 square miles. The city also hosts the William J Clinton Presidential Library, which is renowned for a unique design that maximizes the acreage of the public park surrounding it. The main building is elevated above the ground allowing the city park lying along the Arkansas River's southern bank to flow freely underneath the structure. Its bridge-like construction is meant to emphasize the idea of connection. It is also a reference to the six bridges crossing the river.

Apart from the library, there are several other cultural centers and institutions in Little Rock, making the city a center of culture and arts in central Arkansas. It is a vibrant hub of performing arts, live music, galleries, and museums. Some of its renowned centers include:

• Arkansas Arts Center
• Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
• Arkansas Repertory Theater
• L&L Beck Art Gallery

History of Little Rock

This city was incorporated in 1831. However, the city's roots trace back to 1722, when Frenchman Bernard De La Harper led an exploratory party up the Arkansas River. He noticed a unique outcropping of the rock that set it apart from more extensive cliffs across the river and named it 'La petite Roche,' later translated to The Little Rock. The French first governed the area, then Spain and later France. The United States finally purchased it in 1803. Settlers from the East coast started arriving in the area as early as 1806, and by 1819 it had become a renowned crossing point, thus leading to the establishment of settlements.

Little Rock also played a crucial role in the desegregation of public schools. In 1957 a group of nine African-American students joined Little Rock Central High after the historic supreme court ruling on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka in 1954, which declared segregation rules unconstitutional. The nine students were restricted from entering the school by the governor of the state of Arkansas at the time, Orval Faubus. President Dwight D Eisenhower intervened, deploying the National Guard to 'preserve the peace.'

Various monuments and buildings preserve the varied history of the area and include:

• Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail located on 201 West Markham Street commemorates the freedom rides, which were meant to pressure the federal government to enforce court-ordered bus terminus desegregation. The trail is a collection of sites starting just outside the old state house and meant to stretch to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library.
• Quapaw Line Markers indicate the original boundary between lands meant for white settlers and the Quapaw Indians. The markers stretch from the River Front Park to the MacArthur Park.
• Quatie Ross Gravestone and Memorial which commemorates the life of Quatie Ross, the wife of John Ross, a Cherokee Chief. Mystery and myths surround her life story. She reportedly died on a forced match along the Trail of Tears in February first, 1839, after freezing to death when she gave up her covering to warm a child.
• Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum displays a World War II navy tugboat, USS Hoga, and submarine USS Razorback. The facility is unique, considering Arkansas is a landlocked area. 

Fun Things to do in Little Rock

The city is a pleasant place to spend time considering the variety of attractions and activities people can partake. Attractions range from indoor and outdoor sites, food and drink, spas and wellness centers, concerts, and shows.

• Pinnacle Mountain State Park

The park was established in 1977 and is a perfect location for people interested in outdoor fun activities like canoeing, hiking, Frisbee, and games such as soccer and volleyball. A moderately easy trail goes around the entire park at the bottom of the mountain and is known as the Base Trail. Some trails go up Pinnacle Mountain offering visitors amazing views.

• Museum of Discovery

The museum is a unique science and technology center with various exhibits and activities meant to fuel the passion for technology, science, engineering, math, and art. It was founded in 1927 and converted to the Museum of Discovery in 1998. Some of the top exhibits include a Tesla coil, mini log cabin, bed of nails, among others.

• Riverfront Park

It is arguably the country's best public park that offers a wide range of outdoor activities.  It stretches 11 blocks on the Arkansas River's southern bank, providing 33 acres of outdoor space for various activities. Several bars, shops, restaurants, and art centers lie a walking distance from the park. There are several sculptures and bridges that visitors can explore while walking along the park.

How Does SERVPRO Help Little Rock Residents Perform Fire Damage Restoration?

Fire incidences can affect properties in Little Rock at any time. Fire leads to deep soiling and deterioration of surfaces and contents in the affected properties. SERVPRO helps perform cleanup of soiled areas and remove deteriorated materials, restoring the property to its preloss state. 

The restoration process takes several steps to achieve the desired goal. The IICRC certified Fire Restoration Technicians in our SERVPRO teams first inspect the property to establish the residue spread patterns.  We use simple approaches such as wiping vast flat surfaces such as walls starting close to the fire seat to establish the level of residue buildup around the house.  We also perform physical and chemical tests to establish residue types and thus determine the best approaches to use during cleaning. 

Some of the top cleaning methods our SERVPRO technicians utilize include:

• Vacuuming to remove particles attached loosely to surfaces
• Dissolving oily soils using solvents eliminating substances insoluble in water
• Emulsifying soils with detergents, thus lifting them off surfaces
• Mechanical agitation such as wire brushing or wiping surfaces with cleaning sponges

After cleaning up affected properties, our SERVPRO technicians also dry and deodorize properties preventing secondary problems such as mold development and bad odor.

SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is a seasoned restoration company that offers a wide array of services to help homeowners recover from fire damage incidents. Call us at (501) 803-9700.