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Fire & Smoke Restoration

Fire takes. We give back.

Complete fire damage restoration from structure to contents.

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The Problem

Fire damage goes far beyond what you can see. Smoke and soot penetrate every surface, corroding metals, discolouring walls, and embedding in fabrics. Without proper remediation, the smell persists and materials continue to deteriorate.

Secondary water damage from firefighting efforts adds complexity. The combination of fire, smoke, soot, and water creates a multi-layered restoration challenge that requires expertise across several disciplines.

Every hour that passes after a fire, soot becomes harder to remove and smoke odour penetrates deeper into building materials. Quick, professional response prevents permanent damage to surfaces and belongings that might otherwise be saved.

Our Process

1

Emergency Board-Up & Securing

We protect your property from weather and intrusion immediately. Broken windows, damaged roofing, and compromised walls are secured to prevent further damage.

2

Assessment & Documentation

A comprehensive assessment determines the full scope of fire, smoke, soot, and water damage. We document everything thoroughly for your insurance claim.

3

Smoke & Soot Removal

Specialized cleaning techniques, commercial air scrubbers, and professional deodorization equipment remove smoke residue and eliminate odours from the structure.

4

Structural Restoration

Damaged framing, drywall, flooring, and finishes are repaired or rebuilt. We restore your property to pre-loss condition or better.

5

Contents Restoration

Personal belongings are carefully packed out, cleaned, and restored where possible. Items beyond repair are documented for insurance replacement.

What To Do Right Now

Even after flames are out, structural instability, toxic fumes, and hot spots make fire-damaged buildings dangerous. Wait for official clearance from the fire department before entering.
If the fire department has cleared the building and it is structurally sound, opening windows helps ventilate smoke and reduces the concentration of harmful particles in the air.
Improper soot cleaning drives particles deeper into surfaces, making professional restoration more difficult and expensive. Wiping soot with regular household cleaners often causes permanent staining.
Running your heating or cooling system after a fire spreads smoke particles and soot throughout the entire ductwork and into unaffected areas of the building, dramatically increasing the scope of damage.
Report the loss to your insurance company as soon as possible to start the claims process. Keep the fire department incident number handy — your insurer will need it. We can also help coordinate directly with your adjuster.

Why HydraClean

  • Complete fire-to-finish restoration — from emergency board-up through final reconstruction, one team handles everything
  • Contents pack-out and cleaning services to salvage as many personal belongings as possible
  • Air quality testing and certification to confirm your property is safe to reoccupy
Our Process
1
Emergency Call
2
Assessment
3
Mitigation
4
Restoration
5
Complete

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Fire damage? We handle everything.

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