Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup
Soot and smoke residue cleaning, odor removal and board-up after a fire.
Call (916) 209-0476Our Approach to Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup
Fire damage isn't limited to what burned. Smoke and soot travel through a home and settle on surfaces well outside the immediate fire area, and left alone, smoke odor sets into porous materials and gets harder to remove every day.
We clean soot and smoke residue from affected surfaces, treat for odor rather than just masking it, and board up openings to secure the property while work is underway. Jesse's background as a firefighter means we've seen this exact situation from the other side, before the cleanup even starts.
From there we can coordinate with your insurance adjuster and move into reconstruction once the space is clean and safe.
What Cleanup Actually Involves
We clean soot and smoke residue from walls, ceilings, and contents using techniques matched to the surface and the type of smoke involved (protein, synthetic, and wet smoke all behave differently). Odor treatment goes beyond masking — we use thermal fogging, ozone, or hydroxyl treatment depending on the severity to actually break down the odor-causing particles rather than covering them up. Board-up secures broken windows or damaged openings so the property is safe and weather-protected while the rest of the work is planned.
Working With Your Insurance Adjuster
Fire claims tend to be more involved than a typical water loss, and we can speak directly with your adjuster to walk through the scope of cleanup and any reconstruction that follows. Jesse's background as a firefighter means we're translating between what actually happened on scene and what an adjuster needs to see documented — a gap that causes a lot of friction in fire claims when the restoration company hasn't seen a fire scene from the inside.
Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup FAQ
Will smoke odor go away on its own?
No — smoke odor sets into porous materials over time and gets harder to remove the longer it sits, which is why treating it early matters.
Can you board up my property the same day?
Yes, board-up is typically part of the first visit to secure the property while cleanup and restoration are planned.
Will smoke smell come out of my furniture and belongings?
Often yes, with the right treatment — soft goods like upholstery and clothing typically go through specialized cleaning, and some items may need ozone or hydroxyl treatment. Severely charred items usually can't be restored.
How long does fire and smoke cleanup take?
It varies widely with the severity of the fire — a contained kitchen fire with mostly smoke damage might take a week; larger fires involving structural damage and extended odor treatment can take several weeks before reconstruction even begins.
Do you handle water damage from firefighting efforts too?
Yes — water used to extinguish a fire causes its own damage, and we handle the extraction and drying alongside the fire and smoke cleanup as one coordinated job.
Is fire damage cleanup usually covered by insurance?
Fire damage is typically covered under a standard homeowners policy. We document everything thoroughly to support your claim if you choose to file.
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