Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
When fire strikes, damage goes far beyond what you can see. Heat, soot, and acidic smoke residues can penetrate deep into surfaces and HVAC systems, causing corrosion, odors, and health risks. Our IICRC-certified team stabilizes your property fast, removes hazardous residues, neutralizes odors, and restores your space safely and efficiently — with insurer-ready documentation every step of the way.
Even “small” kitchen or electrical fires can spread soot throughout a home or business. Acting quickly prevents permanent staining, odor set-in, and secondary water or mold issues from firefighting efforts.
What Fire & Smoke Really Do
- Soot & acid residue: Etches metals, glass, appliances, and finishes within hours
- Protein fires (kitchen): Invisible films that carry powerful odors and coat surfaces/HVAC
- Thermal impact: Heat warps plastics, laminates, and electrical components
- Water & foam aftermath: Extends damage and creates a risk of microbial growth
Our Fire & Smoke Restoration Process
- Emergency Board-Up & Site Safety – Secure doors/windows/roof openings; electrical & structural safety checks.
- Damage Assessment & Scope – Photo logs, material ID, residue type (dry, wet, oily, protein), and salvageability.
- Corrosion Control & Pre-Cleaning – Time-sensitive neutralizers on metals, glass, fixtures, and sensitive finishes.
- Selective Demolition – Careful removal of unsalvageable materials while protecting unaffected areas.
- Soot Removal & Detail Cleaning – HEPA vacuuming, dry-sponging, alkaline/solvent cleaning by residue type, HVAC cleaning.
- Odor Elimination – Source removal first; then thermal fogging, hydroxyl/ozone (as appropriate), and sealers/encapsulants.
- Contents Care – Pack-out, inventory, ultrasonic cleaning, deodorization, and climate-controlled storage.
- Moisture Management – Drying & dehumidification to prevent secondary damage after suppression.
- Rebuild & Finish – Paint/texture match, flooring, cabinetry, and final punch-list to pre-loss quality.
Why Choose Gulfstream Restoration
- IICRC-Certified Technicians with specialized fire/smoke training
- 24/7 Rapid Response and priority corrosion control
- Insurance-Friendly Documentation (photos, meter readings, scope & line-items)
- HVAC & Whole-Structure Deodorization — results that last, not cover-ups
- Respect for Your Property — clean containments, dust control, clear communication
FAQs
Is all smoke the same?
No. Dry soot, wet/oily soot, and protein residues require different cleaning chemistries and methods.
Will the smoke smell ever go away?
Yes: when source materials are removed and the structure is treated correctly (clean, neutralize, deodorize, and seal where needed).
Can I turn on my HVAC?
Not until it’s inspected/cleaned. Running it can spread soot/odors to the entire building.
Do you work with insurance?
Every day. We coordinate with your adjuster, provide photos and Xactimate scopes, and help keep the claim moving.
What about my contents?
We inventory, clean, deodorize, and store items safely. Unsalvageable items are documented for your claim.
