Fire Damage Restoration in Seattle

Once the fire department releases the property, we can usually be on site within 45 minutes in South Seattle and the nearby cities to board up, tarp and start pulling water. Fast action keeps soot from setting into surfaces.

Firefighting uses a lot of water, and in a house with a basement it runs straight down. In our damp climate it will not dry on its own, so we extract and dry it alongside the soot cleanup.

Often. Older plaster, ceiling texture and flooring can contain asbestos or lead paint. We arrange testing before cutting into suspect materials so the rebuild can go ahead safely.

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.

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.

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.