Soot removal & cleaning
HEPA vacuums and dry chemical sponges lift loose soot first. Then each surface gets the cleaner that suits it, from paint to stone to wood.
Fire Damage Restoration in San Bernardino
House fire, wildfire smoke or water from the hoses? Our San Bernardino crew secures, cleans and rebuilds, 24/7.
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Fire and smoke damage help in San Bernardino, Highland, Running Springs, Yucaipa and across San Bernardino County
Fire Damage Restoration, San Bernardino
Secure it. Clean the soot. Get the smoke smell out.
Every fall, Santa Ana winds push hot, dry air down the Cajon Pass and through the foothills. Brush fires on the slopes above Highland, San Bernardino and Yucaipa can fill whole neighborhoods with smoke and ash. Inside the house, kitchen and electrical fires do the rest of our fire work.
We board up and tarp, remove water left by firefighting, clean soot with dry methods first and treat odor in walls, attics and ductwork. When the cleanup is done, our CSLB licensed team rebuilds and works directly with your adjuster.
- Board-up and tarping
- Soot and smoke cleanup
- Odor removal
- Rebuild under one contractor
Fire department just left? Call first.
We secure the property, pull out the water from firefighting and stop soot from setting into surfaces.
Rated 4.7 by San Bernardino
property owners.
Serving every community across San Bernardino.
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Why San Bernardino calls us for fire damage
- Crews on call 24/7, typically on site within 45 minutes
- Board-up and roof tarping to secure the property the same day
- Soot lifted with HEPA vacuums and dry sponges before any wet cleaning
- Thermal fogging and hydroxyl treatment for smoke odor in walls and ductwork
- Contents inventory, photos and scope for your adjuster, with direct billing
- Cleanup and rebuild under one licensed contractor
Local team Local care
Dispatched from our San Bernardino office.
San Bernardino fire season
Fire and smoke work from the foothills up.
Wind, heat and brush make fire season longer here than most places. These are the jobs it brings.
Foothill wildfires
Foothill fires like the Old Fire in 2003 and the Line Fire in 2024 send smoke and embers into homes far from the fire line.
Mountain cabins and smoke
Cabins in Running Springs, Crestline and Lake Arrowhead often sit closed up for weeks. Smoke odor settles into wood paneling, soft furnishings and insulation and needs real cleaning to come out.
Ash in attics and vents
Fine ash gets pulled into attics and HVAC systems on windy days. If it is not cleaned out, the odor comes back every time the system runs.
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Featured video
Fire is fast. Smoke lingers.
Soot and smoke spread well past the burned room. This video shows how our crews clean, deodorize and rebuild after a fire.
Now showing: After the Flames: Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration
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Fire damage services in San Bernardino
Fire and smoke services for homes and businesses from the valley floor to the mountain communities.
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Emergency Board-Up
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Soot & Smoke Cleanup
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Smoke Odor Removal
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Water Removal After Firefighting
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Contents Pack-Out & Cleaning
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Fire Damage Repairs & Rebuild
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Often needed alongside fire cleanup
Local. Fast. Trusted.
How we handle fire and smoke damage in San Bernardino.
Smoke keeps working on surfaces after the flames are out. Here's the order we work in after you call.
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Call Us
We're here 24/7Tell us what burned and whether the home is open to the weather. We'll tell you what's safe to touch.
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Secure the Property
Board-up and tarpingBroken windows, doors and roof openings get boarded or tarped so weather and intruders stay out.
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Water Extraction
After the hosesPumps and extractors remove the water left by firefighting so walls and floors can start drying.
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Soot & Odor Removal
Clean it rightHEPA vacuums, dry sponges and the right cleaner for each surface, then thermal fogging and hydroxyl for odor.
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Repairs & Rebuild
Back to normalFraming, drywall, insulation, cabinets and paint rebuilt by the same licensed team.
Local experts. Real results.
Restoring fire-damaged San Bernardino homes and businesses from our San Bernardino office.Local team
We know local homes and fire seasons.Fast response
Typically on site within 45 minutes.Trusted experts
IICRC certified. CSLB licensed.Our process & equipment
Fire cleanup backed by the right equipment
Soot is acidic and smoke particles are tiny. Wiping them with water smears them into paint and fabric. We lift soot dry first, filter the air the whole time and treat odor where it actually lives.
- Commercial-grade equipment
- IICRC trained technicians
- Healthier, safer results
Air filtration & odor control
HEPA air scrubbers run throughout the job. Hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging reach smoke odor trapped in insulation and ductwork.
Drying & moisture checks
Firefighting leaves a lot of water behind. Extractors, dehumidifiers and moisture meters make sure it dries before mold can start.
Restoring today. Protecting tomorrow.It’s in our nature to do it right.
Faster recoveryLess disruption and downtime
Thorough & safeProtects your property and health
Sustainable approachSave what can be saved, not tear out
Local risks
Common fire and smoke damage we handle in San Bernardino
These are the fire and smoke calls we get most across the area.
Wildfire smoke and ash
Smoke and fine ash pulled into homes along the foothills and in the mountains.
Kitchen fires
Stovetop and oven fires that scorch cabinets and coat the house in soot.
Electrical and garage fires
Fires from wiring, overloaded circuits and garage equipment.
Water from firefighting
Hoses and sprinklers that soak floors and walls beyond the burned room.
Local reviews
Trusted by our community.
What San Bernardino customers say about working with our team.
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"I can't thank enough Green Planet Restoration, Allan, and the entire team for helping us… They helped us through the entire process, storing our valuables!"
Verified
"Allen showed up within the first 2 hours. He assessed the damage and got right to work… Worked with his crew to get the house packed up and put in storage. Allen kept the crews working daily to get the project moving to the next phase."
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"Worked with Allan and his crew on a mold remediation and repair situation. They worked very well as a team. Great communication on a daily basis."
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"After a pipe burst, our home in San Bernardino was a mess. Green Planet Restoration arrived fast and handled the water damage repair flawlessly. They kept us informed every step of the way."
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Fire damage FAQs
We’re here to make it easy.
How soon can you start after a fire in San Bernardino?
Once the fire department releases the property, we can usually be on site within 45 minutes in the valley to board up, tarp and start removing water. Mountain response depends on road access.
We were evacuated and came home to smoke odor. What now?
Take photos, avoid wiping soot with water and call your carrier. We inspect, document the smoke and ash damage, give your adjuster a written scope and clean the house, attic and ducts.
Can you store our belongings during the cleanup?
Yes. We pack out contents, clean what can be saved off site and store it until the house is ready. Items that cannot be saved are listed for your claim.
Is smoke damage as serious as fire damage?
Often, yes. Smoke and soot travel through the house and the HVAC system and settle on surfaces far from the fire. Soot is acidic and can stain and etch finishes within days, so rooms the fire never touched still need cleaning.
Should I clean soot off walls myself?
It's best not to. Water and household cleaners can smear soot into paint and fabric and make the stain permanent. Dry sponges and HEPA vacuums come first, then the right cleaner for each surface.
Can fire-damaged belongings be restored?
Many can. Clothing, furniture, electronics and documents often clean up well with the right method. We pack them out, clean them off site and list anything that can't be saved for your claim.
Just had a fire? We’re here when nature strikes.
Fast response. Local experts. 24/7 support.
Featured project
From smoke and soot to a clean kitchen
A kitchen fire left soot on every surface and smoke through the house. We sealed off the kitchen, ran air scrubbers and cleaned room by room.
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WhereSouthern California
ScopeFire, smoke and soot cleanup
Local experts.
Real results.We know the Inland Empire and the mountains because we work here every day.
Real results.We know the Inland Empire and the mountains because we work here every day.
Service areas
Proudly serving San Bernardino & the mountain communities
Fire and smoke damage help across the valley and the mountains, dispatched from our San Bernardino office.
- San Bernardino
- Highland
- Redlands
- Loma Linda
- Colton
- Grand Terrace
- Rialto
- Fontana
- Bloomington
- Yucaipa
- Mentone
- Lake Arrowhead
- Crestline
- Running Springs
- Big Bear Lake
- Big Bear City
ZIP codes we serve
- 92313
- 92314
- 92315
- 92316
- 92324
- 92325
- 92335
- 92336
- 92337
- 92346
- 92352
- 92354
- 92359
- 92373
- 92374
- 92376
- 92377
- 92382
- 92399
- 92401
- 92404
- 92405
- 92407
- 92408
- 92410
- 92411
Need help now?We’re here when nature strikes.Fast response. Trusted experts. 24/7 support.
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