Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Soot and smoke keep doing damage long after the fire is out, etching surfaces and working into everything porous. We secure the property, clean and deodorize, and rebuild, documenting the full loss to the IICRC S700 standard. Same day response across the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County.
Free inspection·We bill insurance direct·24/7 response·IICRC Certified Technicians
Why it matters
Once the fire is out, the damage does not stop. Soot is acidic and keeps eating into surfaces, smoke keeps spreading, and the water from the hoses sits and soaks in. The fastest way to protect what can still be saved is to call right away and to leave things alone until we arrive.
What we do
We secure the property right away, boarding windows and tarping the roof so weather and intruders do not add to the loss.
HEPA vacuuming, dry sponging and specialized cleaning lift soot and smoke residue off walls, ceilings and contents.
Thermal fogging, hydroxyl and air scrubbing remove smoke odor at the source instead of masking it.
We clean, deodorize and inventory salvageable belongings, and pack out what needs off site restoration.
We address the ductwork and the places smoke travels, so the smell does not keep coming back through the vents.
The same crew rebuilds from structural repairs to finishes, so you have one team from board up to move back in.
What a fire leaves
A fire almost never leaves just one kind of damage. Handling all three at once, with one team, is what gets your home fully back.
Soot is acidic. Within hours it etches glass, corrodes metal and stains surfaces for good, which is why the first day matters.
Smoke works into porous materials, wall cavities and your HVAC, which is why the smell lingers long after the cleanup.
The water used to put out the fire becomes its own water loss, with drying and mold risk on top of the fire damage.
At a glance
From soot removal and surface cleaning to air scrubbing and odor control, with a final air quality check. The full workflow in one place.
Common causes
How it works
We board up, tarp and document the full extent of the fire, smoke and water damage from the first walkthrough.
HEPA vacuuming, surface cleaning and contents care remove soot and smoke residue from the structure and belongings.
Thermal fogging, hydroxyl and air scrubbing remove the odor at the source, and we verify the air before rebuild.
The same crew repairs and rebuilds to pre loss condition and walks the finished home with you.
Insurance
Fire losses are large and easy to underscope. The smoke spreads past the burned room, the firefighting water becomes its own loss, and contents add up fast. We document the full extent to the IICRC S700 standard, inventory your belongings, and bill your carrier directly, so the claim reflects everything the fire actually cost you.
Questions
Yes. Soot contains fine particulate and known carcinogens, and it irritates the lungs, eyes and skin. Do not disturb it yourself, because that sends it airborne and spreads it through the home.
Fire is a covered peril on standard homeowner policies, so fire losses are usually covered, including the smoke and the water used to put the fire out. We document the full loss and the contents and bill your carrier directly.
Yes, when it is treated at the source rather than masked. We use thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators, sealing and HVAC cleaning to remove the odor, not air fresheners that wear off. If smoke reached porous materials, some may need to be removed.
No. Wiping soot with a cloth or a household cleaner sets the stain and grinds it in, and the acidity keeps damaging surfaces. Professional dry methods lift it without setting it, so leave it for the crew.
Yes. We are a licensed general contractor, so the same team that secures and cleans your home also rebuilds it, from structural repairs through paint and finishes.
Related services
Water Damage
Extraction and structural drying for the water used to put the fire out.Details
Structural Drying
Air movers, dehumidifiers and daily logs that prove the structure hit dry standard.Details
Mold Remediation
Containment, HEPA filtration and removal when firefighting water leads to mold.Details
Reconstruction
Licensed general contractor rebuild, from drywall to finishes, by the crew that cleaned it.Details Call for same day emergency response across the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County. We board up, document the full loss, and bill your insurance directly.
