FIRE DAMAGE CLEAN-UP & INDUSTRIAL RESTORATION
Titan Steel Wheels - Kidderminster, England, DY10
Client's Challenge
Titan Steel Wheels experienced a serious fire incident within their manufacturing facility, resulting in significant operational disruption.
Following the fire, extensive soot, ash, and residue contamination was present across machinery, equipment, and internal structural elements. This contamination posed immediate health and safety risks and prevented the safe operation of critical production assets.
The client required a specialist fire damage clean-up contractor capable of responding quickly, working safely within a post-incident industrial environment, and supporting a controlled return to manufacturing operations.
Assessment & Planning
APT ICC attended site to assess the extent of fire-related contamination and identify priority areas for cleaning.
The assessment focused on determining the level of soot and ash deposition, identifying sensitive machinery requiring dry-clean-only methods, and establishing safe access to high-level and restricted areas. Particular care was taken to select cleaning techniques that would stabilise affected assets without introducing moisture or causing secondary damage.
The proposed cleaning approach and recovery priorities were agreed with the client before works commenced.
Methodology
The fire damage clean-up was delivered using a controlled, dry industrial cleaning process:
1. Inspection of affected machinery, equipment, and internal areas.
2. Dry removal of soot and ash using industrial-grade hoovers.
3. Use of specialist dust-removal tools for sensitive components.
4. High-level cleaning using extended-reach vacuum attachments.
5. Progressive inspection to ensure complete removal of fire residues.
A dry-clean-only approach was maintained throughout to protect equipment and prevent corrosion or secondary damage.
Site Access & Logistics
Equipment
• Industrial dry hoovers
• Specialist soot and residue removal tools
• Extended-reach cleaning attachments
Chemicals
• None
• All cleaning completed using dry mechanical methods only
This approach was selected to ensure effective decontamination while protecting fire-affected assets.
The Results
• Soot, ash, and fire residue successfully removed
• Machinery and equipment cleaned and stabilised
• Health and safety risks significantly reduced
• Facility prepared for recommissioning
• Manufacturing operations able to resume without prolonged downtime
APT ICC’s rapid response and specialist methodology played a key role in supporting Titan Steel Wheels’
recovery following the fire incident.
