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Fire & Smoke Restoration

Smoke and soot don't wait. Within hours, residue starts etching surfaces and odor binds to porous material. We stabilize, clean, and deodorize — then hand off detailed documentation to your rebuild contractor.

Same-day

site stabilization

24 / 7

emergency response

1,200+

fire jobs completed

Full

insurance documentation

Fire & Smoke Restoration · DFW

· What we handle ·

The full scope, in plain language.

No restoration jargon. Here's what's actually included, and what you can expect at each stage.

STAGE 1

Board-up + tarp

Secure your property from weather, animals, and intrusion. Often done within hours of the fire being out.

STAGE 2

Soot + smoke removal

Different residues need different cleaning agents — synthetic vs. protein vs. natural fuel. We test before we clean.

STAGE 3

Odor neutralization

Hydroxyl generators, ozone, thermal fogging. Not air freshener. The smell goes away because the molecules are neutralized.

CONTENTS

Pack-out + content cleaning

We inventory and remove salvageable contents, clean them off-site, and return them when the home is ready.

WATER

Fire water cleanup

Fire departments leave behind hundreds of gallons of water. We extract, dry, and prevent mold from setting in.

HANDOFF

Rebuild handoff

When mitigation is done, we hand off photo logs, moisture readings, and a complete scope to your rebuild contractor and adjuster.

· Included with every job ·

What you get — no upsells.

Same-day board-up and site security
Smoke, soot, and char removal
Odor neutralization (not just masking)
Content pack-out and off-site cleaning
HVAC duct cleaning
Water cleanup from firefighting
Insurance-ready photo + scope documentation
Direct billing to most insurance carriers

· How a job runs ·

Fire & Smoke Restoration · process

1
Call We coordinate with you and your insurance adjuster.
2
Stabilize Board-up, tarp, security, and water extraction within 24 hours.
3
Document Itemized inventory of damage for your claim, with photos.
4
Clean Soot removal, content cleaning, HVAC and duct work.
5
Deodorize Hydroxyl / thermal treatment until the smell is gone.
6
Hand off Full documentation, scope, and photo log delivered to your rebuild contractor.

· Real DFW jobs ·

Before → After

Before

After

Kitchen fire · Dallas

Stove fire spread to upper cabinets. Mitigation, soot removal, and deodorization complete in 18 days. Handed off for rebuild.

Before

After

Whole-house smoke · Arlington

Garage fire pushed smoke through HVAC into every room. Pack-out, deep clean, duct work — 4 weeks of mitigation, handed off ready for rebuild.

· FAQ ·

Questions DFW homeowners ask most.

Can the smell really be removed completely?

Yes — when it's done right. Surface cleaning alone won't cut it; porous materials (drywall, fabric, insulation) absorb smoke. We use hydroxyl generators and thermal treatment to neutralize the molecules, not mask them.

What should I do before you arrive?

Don't touch anything if you can avoid it — handling soot pushes it deeper into surfaces. Take photos for your records. Don't turn the HVAC on. We'll handle the rest.

How long does a fire restoration take?

Mitigation (cleaning, soot removal, deodorization, drying) typically takes 2–6 weeks depending on severity. After that, rebuild is handled by your contractor and runs an additional 4–16 weeks. We hand off documentation that keeps the transition smooth.

Do you rebuild after the cleanup?

No. We're mitigation specialists — stabilization, cleaning, deodorization, and content services. We hand off to your preferred rebuild contractor (or your insurance-approved one) with full photo + scope documentation so they can hit the ground running.

Will my belongings be saved?

Most of them, usually. We pack out what's salvageable, clean it off-site, and return it. Heavily damaged items get itemized for your insurance.

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