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Commercial Fire Damage

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  • 24/7 availability
  • Fast response
  • Minimize disruption to your business
  • Help with insurance claim

Residential Fire Damage Restoration

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  • Fast response
  • Limit the spread of the fire damage
  • Full restoration of the damage
  • Help with insurance claim

Emergency Fire Damage Restoration

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  • Rapid response
  • Emergency fire and smoke damage cleanup
  • Structural stabilization and repair
  • Full restoration to pre-disaster conditions

No matter what fire damage situation you’re dealing with, we have solution.

Fires are among the most dangerous and damaging disasters that can occur within a home or building.  According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), 490,500 structure fires were reported in 2020 and in the same year, a fire department in the United States responded to a fire about every 23 seconds.  Home and building fires are quite common and almost always lead to large losses.  It is very important to know what to do in the aftermath of a fire so you can take the right actions to limit the damage and get your home or business back on track.

When a fire occurs, your first priority should be to evacuate the building and ensure everyone’s safety.  After the fire department puts out the fire, you need to call a fire damage restoration service provider right away.  Taking immediate action will help mitigate the damage.

RestorationMaster’s professionals specialize in providing complete fire damage restoration to help homes and businesses rebuild after a fire.  These licensed professionals use advanced methods, equipment, and cleaning products to repair and restore your home or business when fire damage occurs.

You can call us at (888) 915-7197 to find a fire restoration company in your area to help restore your property after a fire.  You can get a free quote and on-site inspection and our fire damage restoration professionals will also work with your insurance company.

Fire damage is not only very common, but it can also be costly:

According to the NFPA, structure fires caused $12.1 billion in damages in 2020.
In 2020, residential fires accounted for $8.7 billion in damages. (NFPA)
The average loss for a structure fire was $24,669 in 2020. (NFPA)
Between 2011 and 2015, Christmas tree fires caused $14.8 million in damages and holiday candles caused $13.4 million in damages. (NFPA)
The cost of fire damage restoration ranges from $2,853 to $36,638 with an average cost of $19,246 according to Angi.



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Common fire damage causes include the following:

  • CookingCooking
  • Candles Candles
  • Holiday decorations Holiday decorations
  • Appliances and equipment Appliances and equipment
  • Electrical systems and devices Electrical systems and devices
  • SmokingSmoking
  • Chemicals and gasses Chemicals and gasses
  • Lightning Lightning
  • Grills Grills

If your home or building is affected by fire damage, you need to call a fire damage professional right away to stop the spread and restore the damage. RestorationMaster can help you find a reliable fire damage professional in your area in the United States to restore your property.

Fire Damage Services

Smoke Damage Cleanup

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Cleaning smoke damage after a fire requires specialized skills and techniques.  Our experts have the training and equipment needed for proper smoke damage removal.

Soot Removal

Bathroom
Soot cleaning must be conducted right away. Professional cleaners have the tools, equipment, and expertise to clean soot damage in a safe and effective manner.

Water Damage Cleanup

Leak in Ceiling
If your home or building is affected by water damage, you need to call a water damage professional right away to stop the spread of the water and restore the damage.

Roof Tarp and Board-up

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A home fire can compromise the structural integrity of the building. Roof tarp and boarding up prevents further damage from the elements, animals, vandals, and more.

Content cleaning

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Having your things cleaned and restored after a house fire may be less expensive than replacing everything you own. RestorationMaster provides content cleaning services to restore your items after a fire.

Content pack-out

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After a fire, some items like antiques, photographs, important documents and books, collectables, stuffed toys require more extensive cleaning and deodorizing. Those items benefit from pack-out services.

Wall and HVAC cleaning

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RestorationMaster professionals are experts in HVAC duct cleaning, and have the tools and experience to get the job done right after a fire. Our duct cleaning services allow the entire system to be cleaned and inspected.

Odor Removal

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After a fire, odor removal professionals know how to effectively clean materials and belongings to rid them of smoke particles, ensuring that the smell is no longer present in your home or business.
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Fire Damage Statistics

  • In 2020, a home fire was reported every 89 seconds, a home fire injury occurred every 46 minutes, and a home fire death occurred every 3 hours and 24 minutes.
  • 490,500 structure fires occurred in the U.S. in 2020 that caused a total of $12.1 billion in damages.
  • Of the 490,500 structure fires that occurred in the U.S. in 2020, 379,500 of them were residential fires.
  • A small fire can turn into a major fire in just 30 seconds.
  • Each year, more than 3000 Americans die in fires. Smoke inhalation is the cause of most fire-related deaths.
  • Cooking, electrical malfunctions, and heating equipment are the top 3 causes of house fires.
  • A fire in a commercial kitchen can cost a business around $23,000 in damages.
  • Thanksgiving is the day with the most cooking fires.
  • The heat from a fire can reach over 1100 degrees Fahrenheit in just five minutes or less.
  • Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day are the top days for candle related fires.

The number of potential causes makes fire damage a widespread problem and the damage can be costly to repair without immediate action.  Make sure you call RestorationMaster to get in touch with a fire damage restoration professional in your area.

Fire damage restoration services include the following:

  • First ResponseFirst Response
  • Damage inspectionDamage inspection
  • Water removalSoot removal
  • DryingSmoke cleanup
  • Water damage cleanupWater damage cleanup
  • DehumudificationDehumudification
  • Content cleaningContent cleaning
  • DisinfectionDisinfection
  • ReconstructionReconstruction
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The fire damage restoration contractors that RestorationMaster can put you in touch with will work with your insurance provider.  They will fully assess the damage and communicate with your insurance provider to help manage your claim.

Fire Damage Restoration Services – What to Expect?

Fire damage restoration professionals will quickly arrive to your property and begin an assessment of the damage.  They will also take steps to contain the spread of smoke and soot and stabilize structural damage to prevent further damage.

Fire damage restoration is a comprehensive service in which the affected property is rebuilt, cleaned, and restored to return it to its pre-fire condition.  Fire restoration professionals will create a restoration plan to address all of the damage, including structural damage, smoke and soot damage, damage to your personal content, and smoke odors.  They will share the details of the restoration plan with you and keep you informed throughout the process.  You may not be able to stay at your home during the restoration process.

You can expect your property to be back to its pre-fire condition when the fire damage restoration process is complete.

How to prevent fire damage:

  • cooking Take safety precautions when cooking
  • candles Be attentive to burning candles
  • appliances-and-equipment Have appliances checked regularly
  • smoking Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
  • electrical-systems-and-devicesHave electrical system checked regularly
  • fireplace-safety Use fireplace safety
  • holiday-decorationsTake safety precautions with holiday decorations
  • space-heatersKeep space heaters at a safe distance
  • smokingSmoke outside
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Fire Damage Restoration FAQs


According to Angi, fire damage restoration can cost anywhere from $2,853 to $36,638 with an average cost of $19,246. The cost varies depending on the spread of the fire and smoke and extent of the damage.

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Call al local fire damage restoration professional immediately after the fire is out for emergency services or to request a quick quote.

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Fire damage professionals will quickly arrive to your property and begin an assessment of the damage. They will also take steps to contain the spread and to prevent further damage. Fire damage restoration is a comprehensive service.

What Can and Can’t be Salvaged After a House Fire


For 11 years, RestorationMaster Finder (RMF) has worked with the top-rated fire damage restoration companies of the industry.  The fire damage restoration service providers on RMF are insured, bonded, fast, affordable, and they help take care of the insurance paperwork.

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Fire damage includes the damage caused to a property by fire, smoke, soot, and other elements of a fire, as well as damage from the water used to put out the fire.

How Do You Clean Up Fire Damage?


There are many potential causes of fires in homes and buildings.  Fires are especially concerning in commercial settings, because they affect business operations, employees, and any visitors/customers. Commercial fires can happen in a myriad of ways, and they’re something that no business owner wants to deal with.

Top Causes of Commercial Fires


The most effective way to prevent fire damage in your home is to take safety precautions and lower the risk of fires from the most common causes.

How to Prevent Fire Damage


A fire can affect your property and cause damage in several different ways:

  • Fire: The fire itself burns and chars everything it touches and often destroys affected materials. The damage caused to structural elements by a fire can leave a home or building dangerously unstable.
  • Heat: The heat from a fire can melt and damage materials that were not directly touched by the fire.
  • Soot and smoke: Soot particles, smoke, residue, and other corrosive byproducts are created by the fire, and they will spread to areas that the fire did not reach. Theses corrosive materials will tarnish and etch affected surfaces and objects.  Smoke and soot continue to spread and cause damage after the fire is out and the materials affected will become permanently damaged without fast cleaning and restoration.
  • Smoke odors: Odors from smoke are persistent because the odor particles get absorbed by porous building materials and furnishings.
  • Water: The water from putting out the fire can weaken and rot affected porous materials and increase the risk of mold growth.

Types of Damage Caused by Smoke and Soot


Fire damage restoration is the complete repair and restoration of homes and buildings damaged by a fire to restore the property to its pre-fire state.  During the fire damage restoration process, trained professionals will provide debris removal and soot cleanup, structural stabilization and repairs, odor removal, water damage restoration, content cleaning and restoration, and reconstruction.

What is Fire Damage Restoration?


Fire damage restoration is the process of repairing and restoring all damage caused by the fire, including structural damage, smoke and soot damage, smoke odors, damage to personal content, and water damage, to return the property to its pre-fire condition.  Fire remediation is the process of stopping the spread of the damage to reduce the losses caused by the fire.


Fire damage restoration services are services provided by trained and licensed professionals to completely clean up, repair, and restore homes and buildings damaged by a fire.  These services generally consist of the following steps:

  • Damage assessment: Restoration professionals will start with a thorough assessment of the damage to see how far the fire, smoke, and soot has spread. The assessment will help them form an effective restoration plan.
  • Building stabilization: If your home or building is left unstable from the fire, restoration professionals will stabilize the structure with board ups and tarping to prevent further damage or collapse and keep the property protected.
  • Pre-cleaning: Soot and some residue can cause permanent damage to the affected surfaces and materials. Restoration professionals will immediately pre-clean smoke and soot damage to help prevent the damage from becoming permanent.
  • Debris removal and content cleaning: Restoration professionals will remove permanently damaged materials and clean and restore personal content damaged by fire and smoke. They will help you identify damaged personal items and put them aside for cleaning.
  • Soot and smoke damage cleaning: Surfaces and materials damaged by smoke and soot will be treated with advanced cleaning products and methods to reverse the damage.
  • Water damage restoration: Restoration professionals can restore water damage caused by the water used to put out the fire.
  • Demolition and reconstruction: Fire restoration professionals will provide reconstruction to rebuild structural damage caused by the fire. They can also demolish and remove compromised structural elements like walls and floors and rebuild them to restore the home to its pre-fire condition.
  • Deodorization: Restoration professionals use advanced deodorization methods and equipment to completely eliminate all smoke odors from the property.

What Fire Damage Restoration Includes


Fire damage restoration should be taken seriously and to get your property back on track, you need to call a reputable fire restoration professional.  Make sure you reach out to a fire damage restoration professional that is licensed and certified and has a great track record of helping previous customers.

There are several notable restoration service providers who serve homes and businesses nationwide:

Fire damage restoration companies may be referred to as different names including:

  • Fire restoration company
  • Fire mitigation company
  • Fire remediation company
  • Fire damage contractor
  • Fire damage company
  • Fire and smoke cleanup company
  • Fire damage cleanup company
  • Fire cleanup company
  • Fire removal company
  • Fire and soot cleanup company
  • Disaster cleanup company
  • Disaster restoration company
  • Fire damage repair company
  • Fire damage restoration contractors

Homeowner’s insurance is likely to cover damage from a fire only if the fire is accidental.  A typical homeowner’s insurance policy may include the following types of coverage to help cover damage from fire and smoke:

  • Dwelling coverage: This covers structural repairs and reconstruction for structural damage caused by a fire.
  • Other structures coverage: This covers damage to detached structures like garages and sheds.
  • Personal property coverage: This coverage applies to damage to personal belongings inside your home including furniture, electronics, clothing, and more. You can also get additional coverage for more valuable items like jewelry.
  • Loss of use coverage: If you need to stay somewhere other than your home during fire damage restoration, this will cover your living expenses during that time.
  • Personal liability coverage: This covers legal costs in cases in which you are responsible for property damage or injury to others.

Renter’s insurance covers damage to personal property if the damage is caused by an insurance peril, such as fire and smoke.  This type of insurance covers damage to personal property only, damage to the building caused by a fire is the responsibility of the landlord.

Does landlord insurance cover fire damage?

Landlord insurance does cover unintentional damage caused by sudden or accidental fires.  This includes damage to the structure, electrical system, plumbing system, and provided appliances.  Damage to personal items should be covered by an individual’s renter’s insurance.

Who pays for damage caused by the fire department?

If the fire department causes damage to your home while putting out the fire, you may be able to hold the fire department liable, or the town, city, or county that employs the firefighters.  Firefighters are typically only found liable for property damage if they are acting in a grossly negligent or reckless manner.  The reason for this is to prevent firefighters from being hesitant to take actions that will save lives but may result in additional property damage.  In many cases, you can hold local governments liable for damage caused by the fire department.


After a fire occurs, you need to document the damage as much as you safely can before contacting your insurance provider.  Then call your insurance provider to file a claim and provide them with complete documentation of the damage.  You must provide the insurance company with everything they need to make your claim and respond to their requests quickly to keep the claim in motion.  Keep a record of all of your communications with your insurance company as well as your living expenses during the restoration process as you may be reimbursed.

7 Steps to Take When Filing a House Fire Claim with Your Insurance