House fire cleanup · Smoke damage · Restoration
Immediate emergency cleanup.
Complete restoration.
From the moment the fire is out until your home is rebuilt, one call connects you with a local fire restoration company that handles it all.
Both connect you at (000) 000-0000 · No cost to call
- Board-up and tarping
- Water from firefighting
- Smoke, soot and odor
- Structural repair and rebuild
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What’s happening near you?
Wildfires, fire-weather, freeze and flood alerts for your ZIP code, from live government data.
Three steps
How it works
Call
Tell us what happened and your ZIP code. Your call goes to a restoration company that serves your area.
They come out
The company assesses the damage, secures the house and starts removing water and soot.
Back home
Cleaning, odor removal and repairs, with the documentation your insurer asks for.
What restoration companies do
Fire and smoke damage help
From the night of the fire to the day you move back in.
Fire damage restoration
From board-up to rebuild, one company manages the whole job.
Smoke and soot cleanup
Soot is oily and acidic. It needs the right method on each surface.
Smoke odor removal
Getting the smell out of the house, not just covering it.
Emergency board-up and roof tarping
Secure the house the same day so weather and break-ins don't add damage.
Water damage from firefighting
Thousands of gallons may have gone into the house. It has to come out fast.
Contents cleaning and pack-out
Your belongings, inventoried, cleaned and stored while the house is repaired.
Kitchen fire cleanup
The most common home fire, and the smoke usually goes farther than it looks.
Wildfire smoke and ash damage
The fire never reached the house, but the smoke and ash did.
Structural repair and rebuild
Framing, drywall, roofing, floors and finishes, back to the way it was.
Electrical fire cleanup
Wiring fires hide damage inside walls. It has to be opened and checked.
Chimney and fireplace fire cleanup
Chimney fires push soot through the living room and up into the attic.
Garage fire cleanup
Garage fires burn hot because of fuel, chemicals and cars.
HVAC and duct soot cleaning
If the system ran during the fire, soot is in every duct.
Choose with confidence
What to ask any restoration company
Companies in our network are independent. These three questions help you choose well.
Training
Ask whether technicians are trained to IICRC fire and smoke restoration standards.
Rebuild credentials
For structural repairs, ask for the state contractor credentials your area requires.
A written scope
Get a line-by-line scope of work you can share with your insurer before work starts.
Recovery planner
Not sure where to start?
Three questions, and you'll know what to do next.
Answer three questions. Get your next steps in order, and what to tell the restoration company when you call.
1. How much of the house was affected?
2. When was the fire?
3. Is there water from firefighting?
Why it matters
Smoke damage keeps spreading after the fire is out
Soot is oily and acidic. It settles in rooms the fire never reached, and it keeps etching paint, grout, metal and electronics until it is removed. Water from firefighting can start mold within a day or two.
That is why restoration companies start with board-up, water removal and soot cleanup in the first hours, before the rebuild.
Call (000) 000-0000Information hub
Situations explained
Step-by-step help for the exact situation you're in.
What to do in the first 24 hours after a kitchen fire
A calm step-by-step plan for the day after a kitchen fire: safety, insurance, what to clean and what to leave.
Electrical fire vs. grease fire: how the cleanup differs
Why electrical fires and grease fires leave different damage, and what that means for cleanup.
How to handle smoke damage to electronics
What to do with TVs, computers and appliances after smoke exposure, and what not to do.
Dealing with hidden structural soot
Where soot hides after a fire (attics, wall cavities, ducts) and why it keeps the smell coming back.
The smoke smell came back after cleaning. Why?
Why smoke odor returns weeks after cleaning, and how restoration companies get rid of it for good.
Small house fire: is it worth calling a restoration company?
How to tell whether a small fire needs professional cleanup or something you can handle yourself.
Answered
Questions homeowners ask
- Is it safe to go back into my house after a fire?
- Can I sleep in a house with smoke damage?
- What should I do first after a house fire?
- When can the power, gas and water be turned back on?
- Who do I call after a house fire?
- What is soot, and why is it so hard to clean?
- How do I get the smoke smell out of my house?
- Does smoke damage get worse over time?
Before you call
About calling us
Who will I be talking to when I call?
HouseFireCleanup connects your call to an independent fire and smoke damage restoration company that serves your area. They can assess the damage, secure the house and start the cleanup.
Does it cost anything to call?
No. HouseFireCleanup doesn't charge homeowners. Restoration companies pay us to connect them with people who need help. Any work, scope and pricing is between you and the company.
Can they work with my insurance company?
Restoration companies regularly work on insurance-paid jobs and can provide the photos, moisture readings and written scope insurers ask for. Your coverage depends on your own policy.
What if the fire was small?
Small fires often leave more smoke damage than people expect. A restoration company can tell you what needs professional cleaning and what you can handle yourself.
I rent my home. Can you help?
Renters should contact their landlord first, since the building is the owner's responsibility. Your own renters insurance may cover your belongings and a place to stay.
