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Fire Damage Restoration
Fire damage restoration is the cleanup and recovery work after a fire: removing soot and smoke residue, controlling odor, and addressing the water damage left by firefighting efforts. Smoke travels through the whole structure, so the response covers far more than the burned room. If you have fire damage, call now.
What this service involves
Fire damage is smoke, soot, and water all at once
A fire leaves behind more than charred materials. Smoke and soot travel through ductwork, walls, and fabrics, coating surfaces throughout the home, and the water used to extinguish the fire soaks what the flames spared. Restoration work has to handle all three: the burned materials, the soot and odor, and the water damage.
Metro's fire response starts with securing the property and assessing the full extent of the damage, then cleaning soot from surfaces, treating and deodorizing smoke-affected areas, drying water-damaged materials, and coordinating repairs. The goal is a home that is clean, odor-free, and safe to return to.
- Soot and smoke residue cleaning
- Odor control and deodorization
- Water damage from firefighting efforts
- Assessment of what can be restored
- Coordination with your insurance claim
What a professional fire damage restoration job includes
Damage assessment
The full scope of fire, smoke, soot, and water damage is documented.
Soot and smoke cleaning
Surfaces, contents, and structural areas are cleaned of residue.
Odor removal
Deodorization treats smoke odor in air, fabrics, and materials.
Water damage response
Water used to fight the fire is extracted and the structure is dried.
Repair coordination
Damaged materials are repaired or replaced to complete the restoration.
The process
How fire damage restoration works at Metro
From the first call to the final check, every job follows the same disciplined sequence.
- 01
Assess and secure
The property is assessed and protected from further damage after the fire.
- 02
Clean soot and smoke
Affected surfaces and contents are cleaned of soot and smoke residue.
- 03
Deodorize
Odor control treats the lingering smoke smell throughout the home.
- 04
Dry water damage
Extraction and drying address the water from firefighting.
- 05
Repair and restore
Damaged materials are replaced and the property is made livable again.
When to call
When should you call about fire damage restoration?
Call for fire damage restoration as soon as the fire department clears the property. The longer smoke residue sits on surfaces, the harder it is to clean, and the water damage from firefighting should be dried quickly, just like any other water loss.
(248) 617-0738- A fire affected any part of your home or business
- Smoke odor is present throughout the property
- Firefighting water soaked floors, walls, or furnishings
- You need an assessment before your insurance claim
Straight answers
Fire Damage Restoration questions, answered directly
Does smoke damage the whole house or just the fire room?
Smoke circulates through the property's air and ductwork, so soot and odor can coat surfaces in rooms far from the fire. That is why professional fire restoration assesses the entire structure, and why we advise against wiping surfaces before trained crews arrive.
Why do you address water damage too?
Firefighting uses large volumes of water, and that water soaks floors, walls, and contents just like any other water loss. If it is not extracted and dried quickly, it causes secondary damage on top of the fire damage.
What should I do right after a fire?
Follow the fire department's instructions, and only re-enter the property when officials say it is safe. Protect the property from further damage where possible, document the condition for your claim, and call a restoration company for an assessment.
Emergency assistance
Need fire damage restoration help right now?
Active water damage moves fast. One call connects you with the restoration response available in your area.
(248) 617-0738 / 24/7 emergency assistance