Fire & smoke
Fire damage restoration in Dallas–Fort Worth
Fire restoration secures the house, removes water left by firefighting, cleans soot and smoke from what can be saved, removes what can't, deodorizes, and rebuilds. Start once the fire marshal releases the property.
- Free call, no obligation
- Serving 22 DFW cities
- Independent, local restoration companies
- Documentation for your insurance claim
After a fire, the smoke and water often do more damage than the flames. Soot is acidic and starts etching surfaces within days, and firefighting water soaks rooms the fire never reached.
A restoration company works alongside your insurance adjuster: board-up and tarping, contents pack-out, cleaning, then rebuild.
What to do first
- 1.Wait for the fire department to clear the property.
- 2.Call your insurer and ask about temporary housing coverage.
- 3.Don't wipe soot; it smears and sets.
- 4.Don't turn on the HVAC; it spreads soot.
Fire damage restoration at a glance
- Category
- Fire & smoke
- Area
- Dallas–Fort Worth
- Urgency
- Start within 24–48 hours
- Who does the work
- Independent local restoration company
Signs you need fire damage restoration
- Soot on walls, ceilings or vents
- Smoke smell throughout the house
- Water damage from firefighting
- Broken windows or roof openings
- Discolored or pitted fixtures
How the work is done
- 1
Board-up and tarp
Openings are secured to stop weather, theft and further loss.
- 2
Water removal
Firefighting water is extracted and the structure dried.
- 3
Soot and smoke cleanup
Surfaces are cleaned with dry sponges and specialty cleaners; charred materials are removed.
- 4
Deodorize and rebuild
Odor is treated with sealing, thermal fogging or hydroxyl/ozone, then walls, floors and finishes are rebuilt.
Before and after
Kitchen fire
Charred materials removed, soot cleaned, odor treated, then cabinets, surfaces and finishes rebuilt.
Example photos (stock), not a job by any company on this site.
What affects the cost
Pricing is set by the restoration company after an inspection. These are the factors that move it.
- Size of the fire and how far smoke traveled
- Type of smoke (protein, synthetic, wood)
- Water damage from firefighting
- Contents cleaning and storage
- Rebuild scope
Safe to handle yourself
- Photograph everything
- Throw out food exposed to heat or smoke
Stop and call a pro
- Wiping or washing soot
- Running the HVAC
- Entering before the fire department clears it
Fire damage restoration FAQ
How long does fire damage restoration take?
A small kitchen fire may take one to three weeks. Larger fires with structural damage often take several months, mainly because of rebuild and permitting.
Can smoke-damaged clothes be saved?
Often yes. Many restoration companies use contents cleaning with specialized washing or ozone treatment. Items with heat damage or deep charring usually can't be saved.
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