Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration

Fire and smoke damage restoration is the cleanup and repair of a home after a fire, from securing the property to removing soot and odor to rebuilding. Work usually starts with board-up and tarping, then soot cleaning, smoke odor removal, contents cleaning or pack-out, and reconstruction. The industry standard for this work is ANSI/IICRC S700. We handle each step and document it for your claim.

Light soot in a small area can sometimes be cleaned by a homeowner, but most smoke damage needs professional cleaning. Soot can smear and set into surfaces when it's wiped the wrong way, and smoke odor gets into drywall, insulation, and HVAC ducts where you can't reach it. Wear gloves and a mask, and don't run your HVAC system until it has been checked.

Getting rid of smoke smell means removing the source - the soot and smoke residue - not just covering it up. That includes cleaning walls, ceilings, and belongings, removing materials that can't be cleaned, and cleaning the HVAC system. Deodorizing equipment is then used to neutralize what's left. Air fresheners and paint alone usually won't keep smoke odor from coming back.

First, stay out until the fire department says the home is safe to enter. Then call your insurance company, take photos of the damage, and arrange board-up and tarping to protect the home from weather and further damage. Don't turn on utilities or electronics until they've been checked. We provide emergency board-up and document the damage so you can share it with your adjuster.

Yes, often. The water used to put out a fire can soak drywall, flooring, and insulation, and it needs to be dried quickly to prevent mold. A complete fire restoration should include water extraction and drying along with soot and odor work. Because we also do water damage restoration, one team can handle both.