Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration

Fire damage involves multiple simultaneous hazards—structural compromise from heat and flames, pervasive soot deposits that continue etching surfaces for days after the fire is out, and stubborn smoke odors that penetrate wood, insulation, and soft furnishings. Delano Water Damage Restoration approaches fire and smoke damage restoration in phases: emergency board-up and roof tarping to secure the structure, followed by systematic soot removal, deodorization, and ultimately reconstruction of damaged areas. Our technicians are trained in the distinct cleaning approaches required for protein smoke residue, wet smoke, and dry smoke—each of which responds differently to cleaning agents and techniques.

Smoke odor elimination requires more than surface cleaning. We use thermal fogging units that disperse deodorizing agents as fine particles that follow the same pathways smoke traveled—penetrating wall cavities, ductwork, and subfloor assemblies. Where appropriate, we supplement with ozone treatment and hydroxyl generators to neutralize odor molecules at the molecular level. Soot-coated HVAC systems receive specialized duct cleaning to prevent the heating and cooling system from redistributing smoke residue every time it cycles on.

Every fire loss is also a potential water damage loss due to firefighting suppression efforts. Our team handles both simultaneously, extracting suppression water, drying wet structural materials, and coordinating fire debris removal in a single, unified restoration plan. We document all affected areas with photographs and written scope-of-loss reports to support insurance claims with your carrier.