What It Is

Fire and smoke restoration deals with everything a fire leaves behind once the flames are out: soot on surfaces, smoke odor that's worked its way into porous materials, and often water damage from the firefighting effort itself. Smoke damage in particular tends to spread further than the fire did, affecting rooms that were never touched by flame.

We coordinate with the water extraction and drying side of a loss where firefighting water is involved, so the fire cleanup and the water mitigation happen together rather than as two separate, poorly-timed jobs.

What's Included

  • Board-up and temporary protection of damaged openings
  • Assessment of soot, smoke, and water damage throughout the property
  • Removal of soot and smoke residue from walls, ceilings, and hard surfaces
  • Odor treatment, including deep cleaning and air scrubbing
  • Cleaning of salvageable contents affected by smoke
  • Water extraction and drying where firefighting efforts left standing water
  • Structural repair and rebuild of fire-damaged areas

What to Expect

  1. Securing the propertyBoard-up and temporary coverings protect the property from weather and unauthorized entry.
  2. Damage assessmentWe evaluate soot, smoke penetration, and any water damage from firefighting efforts.
  3. Soot & smoke cleanupAffected surfaces are cleaned using methods matched to the material and severity of residue.
  4. Odor treatmentDeep cleaning and air scrubbing address smoke odor that has settled into porous materials.
  5. Contents cleaningSalvageable belongings are cleaned separately, often as part of a packout.
  6. RebuildDamaged structural elements are repaired once cleanup and drying are complete.

When to Call

  • Your property has experienced a fire, even a small or contained one
  • You notice a smoky odor that hasn’t faded after the fire department has cleared the scene
  • Soot residue is visible on walls, ceilings, or contents
  • Water was used to extinguish the fire and has soaked into flooring or walls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to stay in the house after a fire?

That depends on the severity of the damage, air quality, and whether fire officials have cleared the structure as safe. We’ll assess conditions as part of our initial visit and let you know if temporary relocation makes sense.

Can smoke odor actually be removed, or does it just get masked?

Thorough cleaning of surfaces, HVAC systems, and porous materials can genuinely remove smoke odor rather than covering it up, though how much can be fully restored depends on how severe and how long the exposure was.

Will you work with the fire department and my insurance company?

Yes. We defer to fire officials on structural safety and coordinate directly with your insurance company on documentation and scope of work.

What belongings can be saved after a fire?

It varies widely by item, material, and how much smoke or heat exposure occurred. We assess contents individually rather than assuming everything — or nothing — can be saved.