Fire Damage Restoration
Soot cleaning, smoke odor removal, and full rebuild – 24/7 across Utah.
What should I do immediately after a house fire?
Can smoke damage be fully removed from a home?
In many cases, yes - with professional soot removal, HEPA cleaning, and specialized deodorization. Porous materials that absorbed heavy smoke may need replacement rather than cleaning. The earlier cleaning starts after a fire, the better the odds of saving finishes and contents. Dealing with fire or smoke damage? Get a free assessment.
What does fire damage restoration include?
Kitchen Fire
Whole House Fire
Furnace Malfunction
Electrical Fire
Gas Fire
Kids Playing With Fire
Our fire and smoke restoration services include:
24/7 Board Up Service
Soot & Smoke Removal
Structural Cleaning
Personal Property Cleaning
Deodorization & Cleaning Decontamination
Corrosion Control
Professional fire damage restoration typically includes emergency board-up and tarp, inspection and damage assessment, water removal and drying from firefighting efforts, pack-out of contents for cleaning, soot and smoke cleaning and sanitizing, odor removal, and reconstruction of damaged building materials. Certified Disaster Services handles kitchen fires, whole-house fires, and smoke-only losses across Utah with 24/7 response.
How long does fire damage restoration take?
Timeline depends on how far smoke traveled, how much water firefighters used, and whether structural materials must be removed. Small kitchen or contained losses can often move through cleaning and rebuild in days to a couple of weeks. Larger whole-house fires can take weeks to months once drying, cleaning, and reconstruction are sequenced. CDS documents the scope for insurance and only rebuilds after soot, odor, and moisture are under control.
Does homeowners insurance cover fire damage restoration?
Fire damage restoration is the process of securing a fire-damaged property, removing soot and smoke residue, drying water used for firefighting, cleaning and deodorizing materials, and rebuilding what cannot be saved. Homeowners and businesses need it after a kitchen fire, electrical fire, wildfire exposure, or any loss that leaves smoke, soot, or structural damage that DIY cleaning will not fully reverse.
Additional services we offer at Certified Disaster Services
Firefighting water and lingering moisture often create mold risk after a fire. Pair fire cleanup with mold remediation when damp materials remain. For local response details, see our Ogden and Provo location pages. CDS also handles water damage restoration and storm damage repair statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is fire damage restoration?
Fire damage restoration secures the property, removes soot and smoke residue, dries firefighting water, cleans and deodorizes materials, and rebuilds what cannot be saved so the home or business is safe again.
What does fire damage restoration include?
Typical scope includes board-up and tarp, damage assessment, water removal and drying, contents pack-out and cleaning, soot and smoke cleaning, odor removal, and reconstruction of damaged building materials.
How long does fire damage restoration take?
Contained kitchen losses may finish in days to a couple of weeks. Larger whole-house fires can take weeks to months depending on soot travel, moisture, and rebuild needs.
Does homeowners insurance cover fire damage restoration?
Most policies cover sudden and accidental fire damage to the structure and, within limits, contents. Your adjuster confirms coverage. CDS documents scope to support the claim.
Can smoke damage be fully removed from a home?
Often yes with professional soot removal and deodorization. Heavily saturated porous materials may need replacement. Faster cleaning after a fire improves salvage outcomes.
What should I do immediately after a house fire?
Do not re-enter until authorities say it is safe. Call your insurer, arrange board-up if needed, photograph damage from a safe distance, and contact a restoration company for emergency mitigation.
How do I choose a fire damage restoration company?
Choose a team with 24/7 response, insurance documentation experience, soot and odor removal capability, and rebuild capacity. CDS covers those steps across Utah.
Can firefighting water cause mold after a fire?
Yes. Water used to extinguish a fire can soak framing and finishes. Drying and, when needed, mold remediation help prevent secondary damage.
How do I choose a fire damage restoration company?
Look for 24/7 emergency response, insurance documentation experience, board-up and content cleaning capability, and a clear path from mitigation to rebuild. CDS responds across Utah, works with most carriers, and handles soot cleaning, odor removal, drying after firefighting water, and reconstruction under one roof. CDS responds to fire damage across Utah – call 24/7 at (801) 676-3500.
Most homeowners policies cover sudden and accidental fire damage to the structure and, within policy limits, contents – including board-up, soot cleaning, smoke odor removal, drying, and rebuild of damaged materials. Your adjuster confirms coverage based on your policy. CDS documents photos, moisture readings, and scope so claims move faster, and we can start emergency mitigation while coverage is reviewed.