A certified technician is on call right now. We stop the water, map the moisture and start drying — and we document everything for your insurance claim.
Fire and smoke damage restoration covers everything that has to happen after the fire department leaves: securing the property, removing soot and smoke residue, eliminating odor, drying the water used to put the fire out and rebuilding burned or contaminated materials. Crestline Restoration handles kitchen fires, electrical fires, garage fires and smoke damage from neighboring units for homeowners and property managers across Austin and Williamson County.
Smoke residue is acidic and keeps working after the flames are out. Within days it can etch fixtures, discolor grout and plastics and settle deep into HVAC ducts. Early cleaning saves contents and finishes that would otherwise have to be replaced, and deodorization done properly removes the odor source instead of covering it up.
We treat fire losses as three problems at once — structure, smoke and water — and plan them together so drying, cleaning and rebuild happen in the right order.
Fire and smoke restoration costs vary more than any other loss type because they depend on how far smoke travelled, what burned and how much firefighting water was used. A contained stovetop fire may need a few days of cleaning and deodorizing; a larger fire can involve months of rebuild. Fire damage is typically a covered peril on Texas homeowners policies. We prepare an itemized estimate, meet the adjuster on site and keep a detailed record of contents cleaned or replaced.
Much of fire restoration is the same careful drying and rebuilding shown in our water damage projects — for example, the ceiling and drywall rebuilds completed in Round Rock and Mueller.
Yes, when the residue causing it is removed. We clean soot from surfaces, treat the air with HEPA filtration and hydroxyl or ozone equipment where appropriate, and seal charred framing so odor does not return when the weather heats up.
Please avoid it. Wiping dry soot with a damp cloth can smear it into paint and grout permanently, and some residues need specific cleaners. Leave surfaces as they are, change the HVAC filter and call us for guidance.
It depends on smoke levels, electrical safety and whether the kitchen is usable. The fire department’s guidance comes first. We can tell you after inspection whether cleaning can be done around you or whether temporary housing makes sense.
Fire is a named peril on most Texas homeowners policies, including smoke damage and water from firefighting. Your deductible and policy limits apply. We document everything and work directly with your adjuster.
After a fire, call us for board-up and a same-day assessment — and do not start cleaning until the soot has been evaluated.
Call (512) 555-0147
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