After a fire: get soot, smoke and water damage handled fast.

Even a small kitchen or electrical fire leaves soot, smoke odor and water from putting it out. All three keep doing damage for days if they're not cleaned up. One free call connects you with a local fire damage restoration company.

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We're a referral service, not the company doing the work.

after the fire

First steps

Wait for the all-clearDon't go back inside until the fire department says it's safe.
Leave utilities offHave power and gas checked before turning them back on.
Don't run the AC or fansThey can spread soot through the ducts to every room.
Don't wipe sootWiping or scrubbing walls and fabric can smear it in deeper.
Photos, then your insurerEvery room and damaged item, before anything is thrown out.

Three kinds of damage from one fire

Soot: Fine, oily residue that settles on walls, ceilings, cabinets and electronics. It's acidic and can stain and corrode surfaces the longer it sits.
Smoke odor: Smoke gets into drywall, insulation, carpet, furniture and the AC system. Air fresheners cover it for a day. Removing it takes cleaning and deodorizing equipment.
Water: Hoses and sprinklers can leave hundreds of gallons behind. In Florida humidity, that water needs drying fast to keep mold from following the fire.

What a fire restoration company does

They secure the house with board-ups and roof tarps if needed, remove water and dry the structure, clean soot from surfaces and contents, treat smoke odor, and clean the AC ducts. They also document the damage, which helps with your insurance claim.

Many homeowners policies include coverage for additional living expenses if you can't stay in your home while repairs are made. Ask your insurer about it early. More on Florida insurance basics.

How this works

You call and tell us your ZIP code and what happened. We connect your call to an independent, licensed restoration company that works in your area. They come out, look at the damage, and give you a quote.

We don't do the work and we don't charge you. The company you're connected with may pay us for the referral. Any price or agreement is between you and them.

Questions people ask

The fire was small. Do I still need a restoration company?

Often yes. Smoke and soot travel far beyond the burned area, through the house and into the AC system. A walkthrough tells you how far it spread.

Can I clean the soot myself?

Small amounts on hard surfaces, maybe. Soot smears easily, and the wrong cleaner can set stains. For anything more than a small area, professional cleaning works better.

Will the smoke smell go away on its own?

Usually not. Smoke odor soaks into porous materials and the AC system and lingers until it's cleaned and treated.