Fire and smoke damage repair that gets units back on the rent roll
A kitchen fire in one unit can mean soot in the hallway, smoke odor next door, and water damage below from putting it out. We clean what can be saved, tear out what can't, and rebuild.
After the Fire Department Leaves
Fire damage spreads further than the burn
Smoke travels through hallways and shared walls, soot settles on every surface, and the water used to put the fire out soaks the units below. We work through all of it, unit by unit, and keep you updated on each one.
What We Handle
Fire and smoke damage in apartments and commercial buildings
Kitchen & Unit Fires
Burned cabinets, counters, drywall and flooring removed and rebuilt, along with the fixtures and appliances around them.
Smoke in Neighboring Units
Soot and smoke odor in adjoining units and common hallways, cleaned and treated so those units can stay leased.
Water From Firefighting
Water damage in the units below, handled with the same process as our water damage repair.
Smoke Odor Treatment
After cleaning, we treat the air with ozone or hydroxyl and seal affected surfaces before painting.
Tear-Out & Rebuild
Drywall, insulation, trim, paint, cabinets and flooring, done in-house by the same crew.
Documentation
Photos and a written scope of every affected unit for your owner or adjuster.
How It Works
Our fire and smoke damage process
Secure the space
Protect the damaged area and the units around it so the damage doesn't spread.
Assess and document
Walk every affected unit and common area, take photos, and give you a clear scope.
Clean, deodorize and tear out
Remove soot, treat smoke odor, and tear out materials that can't be saved.
Rebuild
Drywall, insulation, paint, trim, cabinets and flooring, then a final walk before it goes back into service.
Repair & Rebuild
Finished to the same standard as a unit turn
The job isn't done when the soot is gone. Our crews handle the drywall, paint, trim and flooring that turn a fire-damaged unit back into one you can lease, with no hand-off to another contractor.
- Drywall, texture and paint matched to the rest of the unit
- New flooring, trim and doors where needed
- Kitchen cabinets, counters and fixtures replaced
- Smoke odor treated before the unit is closed up
Questions
Common questions
Can neighboring units stay occupied?
Often, yes, depending on how far the smoke traveled. We contain the work area and treat odor in adjoining units so you can keep as many units leased as possible.
How do you get rid of the smoke smell?
We clean the soot off every surface first, then treat the air with ozone or hydroxyl and seal affected surfaces before painting.
Do you handle the water damage from putting the fire out?
Yes. Units below a fire often have more water damage than fire damage. We dry and repair those too.
Can you rebuild a burned kitchen?
Yes. Cabinets, counters, drywall, fixtures and flooring are all part of what our crews do.
Next Step
Dealing with fire damage at a property?
Call us any time, or send us a message and we'll scope every affected unit.