Emergency-capable service
Fire damage restoration
Fire damage restoration secures the house, removes the water left by firefighting, cleans soot and smoke residue, removes odor, and rebuilds burned areas. Soot is acidic and etches surfaces within days, so cleaning should start soon after the fire department releases the property.
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How the job runs
- 1SecureBoard-up and roof tarping protect the house from weather and entry.
- 2Water removalFirefighting water is extracted and the structure is dried.
- 3Soot and smoke cleaningSurfaces are cleaned by residue type; contents may be packed out for cleaning.
Even a small kitchen fire spreads soot through the whole house on HVAC airflow. Firefighting water adds a second problem that has to be dried like any other water loss.
Don't wipe soot with a household cleaner; it smears into surfaces. Leave cleaning to technicians with dry sponges, HEPA vacuums and the right chemistry for the type of smoke.
Fire damage restoration at a glance
- Start
- As soon as the fire department releases the home
- Two problems
- Soot residue and firefighting water
- Don't
- Wipe soot with household cleaners
- Includes
- Board-up, cleaning, odor removal, rebuild
Warning signs
Signs you need fire damage restoration
- Black or gray residue on walls, ceilings and vents
- Smoke odor that persists after airing out
- Water damage from firefighting
- Discolored plastics, tile grout or fixtures
- Damaged roof, windows or doors needing board-up
Process
What the restoration company does
- 1
Secure
Board-up and roof tarping protect the house from weather and entry.
- 2
Water removal
Firefighting water is extracted and the structure is dried.
- 3
Soot and smoke cleaning
Surfaces are cleaned by residue type; contents may be packed out for cleaning.
- 4
Odor removal and rebuild
Odor is treated with sealing, filtration or deodorization; damaged areas are rebuilt.
Cost
What affects the cost
Every loss is different, so honest pricing starts with an on-site assessment. These are the factors that move the number.
- Size of the fire and how far smoke travelled
- Water from firefighting
- Contents cleaning and pack-out
- Structural rebuild
Safe to do now
- Wait for the fire department to release the property
- Photograph everything before cleanup
- Change HVAC filters and keep the system off
Stop and call if
- Any structural damage or burned framing
- Soot on more than one room
- Smoke odor throughout the house
FAQ
Fire damage restoration: common questions
How soon should fire cleanup start?
As soon as the property is released. Soot is acidic and can permanently discolor surfaces, metals and grout within days.
Can smoke odor be removed completely?
Usually, once soot is cleaned from surfaces, HVAC and porous contents. Deodorization after cleaning handles the rest; deodorizing without cleaning only masks it.
Water where it shouldn't be?
Shut off the water, then call. One call connects you with an independent restoration company near you.
Fast call-back for active leaks