Yes, professional restoration services like ours use specialized equipment to remove smoke residue and odors from your home. While DIY smoke removal may seem like a cost-effective solution, our professional fire damage restoration team has industry-standard training, years of experience, and the specialized equipment that is necessary to eliminate odors from smoke and ash.

While smoke discolors surfaces and leaves behind a strong smell, did you know that it’s also corrosive? Without proper mitigation, smoke can essentially eat into your home’s surfaces and weaken them.

While fire can cause superficial damage to concrete, it usually retains its structural integrity. However, a professional assessment is necessary to be sure. Generally speaking, concrete is fire-resistant, but it is not fireproof. If the heat from the fire was extreme enough to penetrate deep into its structure and compromise the structural integrity, your home could be at risk and require extensive concrete repair or replacement.

Yes, most times, the foundation can be used after a fire. However, a professional inspection is required to confirm that it has not been compromised. This is entirely dependent on the extent of the fire damage as determined by our engineers who can evaluate your foundation and determine if it’s safe to reuse or if it needs to be replaced.

The timeline for rebuilding after a fire depends on the extent of the damage and the necessary repairs. When the damage is contained to a few rooms, the fire restoration process can be completed in as little as a few days — however, more widespread damage could mean a process that takes several weeks or longer.