Local Restoration Service Helps Wilmington Businesses Mount the Right Response after a Fire Loss

12/2/2020 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Provides Specialized Services to Match the Loss after Large or Small Fires in Wilmington 

Wilmington is a city with a rich history stretching as far back as the 1600s when a Swedish Warship, Kalmar Nyckel, landed on a natural wharf on the Christina River. At the time, the river was known as Minquas Kill. The location where Wilmington stands today was known as Fort Christina and was the center of the New Sweden colony established by the settlers. The purpose of the colony was to produce furs and Tobacco to avoid reliance on English and French merchants.

Wilmington's Swedish origins have had a significant impact on the American way of life, even beyond the former colony's confines. For instance, the log cabin type of house was an idea from Sweden, which later became a popular style for first homes in the frontier areas.  In later years, log cabins are great for vacation homes or other luxurious purposes. The New Sweden colony also brought some of the earliest Lutheran believers to America.

The city has advanced in many ways since its establishment in 1832. For instance, the Du Pont Company, which is an industry leader in the production of chemical and healthcare products all over the world, started in the area when one of the sons of Pierre Samuel du Pont, an immigrant from France, set up a gunpowder mill on the banks of Brandywine Creek. The Du Pont Company later diversified to other sectors.  Apart from being a big company within the city, Du Pont is also famous for developing unique compounds such as Teflon, Nylon, and Kevlar, which have widespread uses. The city is also renowned as the Corporate Capital of the World because over half of fortune 500 companies have operations here.

A Diverse Dining Culture

Away from scientific developments and corporate business, there is a lighter side to Wilmington, especially when you consider its diverse culinary scene. For instance, there are several raw bar and crab shacks in the city. Specialty restaurants that serve foods from different regions have also thrived in the area. Some of the unique cuisine you might enjoy in those establishments include scrapple, which is made from pork, spices, and buckwheat flour or cider doughnuts, among others. Some of the facilities people can explore to enjoy the unique cuisine include:

• Banks' Seafood Kitchen and Raw Bar, located on the south Market Street, serves an assortment of fresh seafood. Most visitors rate it highly for serving tasty crab soup, crab cakes, and crabs.
• Mikimotos, located on Washington Street, specializes in Pan Asian dishes. Visitors rate it highly for its quality Sushi. Another unique offering is the "Hairy Mexican," which is made from fried shrimp and rice. It also has crabmeat wrapped around it then dipped in eel sauce.
• La Fia Bistro, located on North Market Street, takes a different approach by having an ever-changing menu. They also use locally sourced materials to prepare their dishes.
• The Melting Pot located on Concord Pike Street offers heated pots of chocolate, cheese, or broth for dipping. It is popular with people because of the wide variety of foods available and the friendly atmosphere, allowing diners personal space to enjoy their meals.

Historic Sites in Wilmington

The long development journey of the city has left many fascinating buildings and other constructions that tell the stories of the city from different eras. They are also great places to spend time while exploring the area. The most notable ones include:

• The Old Swedes Historic Site boasts of being the oldest standing church whose structure or foundation has never been altered. The construction is unique, starting with rock walls followed by brick additions. It also features hardwood pews and exquisite stained glass windows. The church hosts the Swedish tradition of Lucia once a year, which is celebrated in a candlelit ceremony.
• Rodney Square is an outdoor area where people sit and enjoy the outdoors. It features the statue of Caesar Rodney, the great American revolutionary. He famously rode 70 miles through a storm on the night of July 1, 1776, to break a voting deadlock that allowed Delaware to join 11 other states in favor of the resolution of independence.
• The Rockford Tower, which was constructed during the industrial revolution, provides a unique glimpse into the past. For instance, on its side, there is a sundial. The area surrounding the tower is great for hiking, skating, bicycling, or jogging since there are a beautiful park and surrounding hills dotted with caves and huge boulders.

How Does SERVPRO Help Wilmington Business Owners Tackle Fire Damage?

Disasters such as fire can interrupt business activities or reduce a vital structure to ruins in a few hours. Wilmington business operators need viable solutions that can help salvage their operations in the aftermath of fire incidents. SERVPRO provides different services, including cleaning and safeguarding the premises, thus helping the business overcome the effects of large or small fires.

The combustion processes produce various types of residues, which are broadly classified as soot and ash. The residues settle on all surfaces, thus affecting structural materials and contents. It is possible to save some of the items by cleaning them. SERVPRO helps by using regular cleaning or specialized approaches such as ultrasonic cleaning to restore the items affected by fire residues.

Fires may also leave business premises unsecured. For instance, they might create openings when windows shatter or roofs cave-in.  The openings expose the contents held within the premises to weather elements or other risks. SERVPRO technicians help secure the premises, thus saving any salvageable items from further deterioration.

• Installing roof tarps in case there is a roof cave in to keep out rain, snow, or other weather elements
• Boarding up walls to seal any opening created by the fire or firefighting efforts
• Creating barriers inside the building to seal off certain areas, thus shielding items held within from moisture or airborne debris
• Performing move-outs that relocate vulnerable items to another section of the property or an offsite storage facility.

SERVPRO of Hockessin / Elsmere is an established restoration service that helps lighten the load when Wilmington businesses are affected by fire damage. Call (302) 992-0104 to get the speedy response necessary to counter the effects of a fire loss.