Fire Damage Restoration

Restoring your home or business after fire damage to its pre-fire condition is our main goal. As a leading fire damage restoration company, we specialize in fire and water damage restoration, removal of smoke odors, and deep-cleaning soot from walls, carpets and upholstery.

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24/7 Emergency Service

We Can Help in the Aftermath of Fire Damage

Beyond just the fire damage, smoke and soot can be toxic, creating a hazardous situation. Even if a fire is contained in one area, smoke and soot can travel throughout a structure. Our professionals are highly-trained, with the experience, tools and knowledge to clean up fire and smoke damage. In keeping with our goal to restore your home and cherished possessions to their pre-fire condition, we use appropriate personal protective measures to safely clean, deodorize and restore your property.

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Get Back to Business Quickly After a Fire

As a business owner, you know that any disruption in business affects your bottom line. We have large loss teams that work alongside our local SERVPRO experts. These professionals understand your unique set of problems when faced with fire damage and can respond immediately to your call. Our goal is to help you get your business up and running again as soon as possible after a fire emergency.

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Why You Can Trust SERVPRO After a Fire

24/7 Emergency Service

A fire can break out at any time, and our Customer Care Center is ready to take your call, day or night. Contact us today for immediate assistance.

Highly Trained Fire and Water Restoration Specialists

Our professionals have the expertise and equipment needed to get the job done to your satisfaction as quickly as possible.

#1 In the Cleanup and Restoration Industry

We’re a trusted leader in the restoration industry.

Preferred Vendor Status

Many national and local Insurance companies trust in our 50+ years of experience in cleanup and restoration.

Easier Insurance Claims Process

SERVPRO will help you navigate the insurance claims process and coordinate the necessary paperwork for a quicker, easier experience.

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After a Fire - Use Caution

While waiting for help to arrive, safety is key:

Assess whether it’s safe to stay in the house.
Look out for electrical and “slip and fall” hazards.
Only attempt activities that are safe for you to perform.
Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!
If safe to enter, and weather permits; open windows and doors to “air out” structure and reduce smoke odors.

What You Should Do After a Fire:

Limit Movement

Limit movement in the home to help prevent cross-contamination such as soot particles being embedded into upholstery and carpets.

Cover Traffic Areas

Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.

Empty Fridge & Freezer

If electricity is off, empty the freezer and refrigerator and prop open the doors.

Wash Plants

Wash houseplants on both sides of the leaves.

Change Filters

Change your HVAC filter.

What You Should Not Do After a Fire:

Don't Wash Walls or Carpet

Don’t attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting your local SERVPRO as using the inappropriate product or method could lead to additional or irreversible damage.

Don't Clean Electrical Appliances

Don’t attempt to clean any electrical appliances, including computers or digital devices that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized repair service.

Don't Eat Soiled Food

Don’t use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.

Don't Turn On The Lights

Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.

Don't Clean Your Clothes

Don’t send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

Don't Touch Soot Covered Items

Don’t touch soot-covered items with bare hands. Oils from your skin can cause the soot to permanently stain surfaces.

Steps In Our Fire Restoration Process

Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call your local SERVPRO location or SERVPRO’s Customer Care ...

The restoration process begins when you call your local SERVPRO location or SERVPRO’s Customer Care Center, both of which are staffed 24 hours a day. Our specialist will ask a series of questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us dispatch the nearest SERVPRO professionals to your location.

Inspection & Fire Damage Assessment

Our professionals will carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the ...

Our professionals will carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke and soot damage. This step is crucial in developing a plan of action. We work alongside investigators, insurance companies and the fire marshal to determine the type, degree of and extent of damage to materials and belongings.

Immediate Board-Up & Roof Tarp Service

Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls and roofs. To maintain security and to protect again...

Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, SERVPRO can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. We also offer debris removal, installation of emergency power and temporary lighting, temporary structural repairs and more.

Water Removal & Drying

If water damage is present, the water removal process will begin almost immediately and removes the ...

If water damage is present, the water removal process will begin almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We will then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process.

Removal of Smoke & Soot From All Surfaces

SERVPRO professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceiling...

SERVPRO professionals use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls and other surfaces.

Cleaning & Sanitizing

We remove affected materials while minimizing damage to unaffected or restorable surfaces. Our profe...

We remove affected materials while minimizing damage to unaffected or restorable surfaces. Our professionals can inventory non-salvageable property and assist in packing, relocating, cleaning and storing of personal property. We also offer restoration of specialty items such as art, electronics and documents.

Repairs and Construction

After these initial steps, your home may need construction work to get your property back to its pre...

After these initial steps, your home may need construction work to get your property back to its pre-loss condition. The repair step can be minor repairs or rebuilding entire areas of your home. We can simplify the restoration process by handling both the initial damage mitigation and rebuilding the affected areas. Having one qualified company for the entire process can save time and keeps costs low.

How to clean after fire damage?

The majority of cleaning after a fire is working to remove soot residues from the structure and contents of the home or business. We have a specific process we follow, which is tailored to each fire damage situation.

What is the first thing I should do after a fire?

Experiencing a fire to your home or business can be traumatic and stressful, and knowing what to do after a fire can seem overwhelming. First, contact a local disaster relief agency and your insurance company for immediate assistance, especially if you’ve been displaced. Try to locate any necessary documents you’ll need, like a driver’s license and other records, but don’t enter the structure unless the fire department has deemed it safe for you to do so, first.

How long will the fire restoration process take?

The timeline for a fire restoration varies greatly, and depends on the severity of fire, smoke and soot damage. The size of the building and the amount of contents also helps determine the length of time for restoration. SERVPRO technicians will complete a full scope of work at the beginning of the project and will provide you with an estimated timeline so you know what to expect.

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Fire Damage Restoration

Contact your local SERVPRO, serving:

We Can Help in the Aftermath of Fire Damage

Quick Links:

Get Back to Business Quickly After a Fire

Why You Can Trust SERVPRO After a Fire

24/7 Emergency Service

Highly Trained Fire and Water Restoration Specialists

#1 In the Cleanup and Restoration Industry

Preferred Vendor Status

Easier Insurance Claims Process

After a Fire - Use Caution

What You Should Do After a Fire:

Limit Movement

Cover Traffic Areas

Empty Fridge & Freezer

Wash Plants

Change Filters

What You Should Not Do After a Fire:

Don't Wash Walls or Carpet

Don't Clean Electrical Appliances

Don't Eat Soiled Food

Don't Turn On The Lights

Don't Clean Your Clothes

Don't Touch Soot Covered Items

Steps In Our Fire Restoration Process

Emergency Contact

Inspection & Fire Damage Assessment

Immediate Board-Up & Roof Tarp Service

Water Removal & Drying

Removal of Smoke & Soot From All Surfaces

Cleaning & Sanitizing

Repairs and Construction

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