Why the First 48 Hours Matter
Smoke residue is acidic — within days it permanently etches glass, pits metal, and yellows finishes that could have been saved. The firefighting water, meanwhile, is standard water damage on its own timeline. Fast stabilization saves the things sentimental and expensive alike.
Smoke Goes Where You Can't See
Smoke travels through HVAC, wall cavities, and closed cabinets. Cleaning what's visible and skipping the rest leaves the odor — which is why proper restoration includes duct attention, sealing, and odor treatment (hydroxyl/ozone), not just wiping surfaces.
Our Fire Response
Board-up and site security, water extraction from firefighting, soot and residue removal with surface-appropriate methods, odor elimination, contents cleaning and pack-out where needed, and complete insurance documentation.
Frequently asked
The fire was small — do I really need restoration?
A small kitchen fire can push smoke through the whole house. If you can smell it two rooms away, it's in more places than you can see.
Does insurance cover all of this?
Fire is the most standard covered peril there is — including the water damage from fighting it. We document to the adjuster's standard from day one.