Seattle, WA Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

With how fast fire damage can spread in a structure, disasters involving Lumen Field or Harborview Medical Center could impact thousands. We are dedicated to a prompt response and unparalleled mitigation after fire losses, so we reach the thousands of homes in King County quickly for:

  • Fire damage cleaning 
  • Soot removal 
  • Air filtration 
  • Content cleaning 

Emergency Fire Mitigation for Seattle Homes

Fire mitigation can involve several steps in strategies. Often, the initial actions are taken in this phase protects the overall property and its contents from more significant harm. These processes often include the relocation of affected contents and the elimination of fire debris in impacted areas.

Removing Soot and Smoke Damage from Seattle Structures

Smoke and soot damage both impact the property directly and are among the more challenging aspects of fire restoration for our responding technicians. Varying compositions of residues require different cleaning strategies to overcome. A careful evaluation of the affected areas ensures that we provide the most efficient solution to remove soil deposits and clear damage.

Eliminating Harsh Odors in Seattle Properties After a Fire

The final step necessary to remediate damage after a fire in area homes is overcoming the smoke odors. Combusting materials can create toxic environments and overwhelming noxious odors that require immediate attention to reduce their severity and ultimately neutralize their presence in the house.

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SERVPRO of Seattle Central and South & Mercer Island

Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage? Call Today (206) 282-9500

24-Hour Emergency Fire Restoration Service

Fire emergencies can happen without warning and don’t wait for regular business hours, so we’re ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including holidays. If your Seattle home is damaged by fire, we can respond quickly, day or night.

Faster to Any Size Fire Emergency

Immediate action is crucial when dealing with water and fire damage. We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you need help. A fast response helps lessen the damage, limits secondary damage, and reduces cost.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

SERVPRO of Seattle Central and South & Mercer Island is locally owned and operated so we are part of the Seattle community too. When you have a flooding or water emergency, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We’re also part of a network of over 2270 Franchises, including special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large-scale fire, water, and storm disasters.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

Highly Trained Water and Fire Restoration Specialists

We specialize in fire and water restoration. We’ve received advance training in restoration techniques and we have the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property. Learn about our fire damage training/certificates.

Our Fire Restoration Process

Every fire damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage emergency.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

The fire restoration process begins when you call us. Our consultant will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the type of fire damage you experienced, determining the equipment and resources needed.

Step 2: Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action.

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof-Tarp Service (if needed)

Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, we can board up missing windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. 

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We then use dehumidifiers and air movers to remove the remaining water and complete the drying process. 

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

Your property’s ceiling, walls, floors, and other surfaces will likely have smoke and soot residue. We’ll use specialized cleaning products, equipment, and techniques to properly clean your home or business. 

Step 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean and sanitize the restorable items and structures damaged by the fire. Our professionals use a variety of cleaning techniques to restore your belongings to pre-fire condition. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Step 7: Restoration

Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-fire condition. Restoration may involve relatively minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and painting, or it could include significant reconstruction of entire rooms.

Trusted Fire Restoration Leaders

SERVPRO of Seattle Central and South & Mercer Island is prepared to go into action when a fire strikes in Seattle, WA. If your home or business has been damaged by fire and smoke, we know how shocking the event can be. SERVPRO is sensitive to the emotional stress property owners feel during this time. Our trained crew will work diligently to return your home to pre-fire condition as quickly as possible, keeping you informed all along the way.

Let us help – Call (206) 282-9500 and we will get started on your home restoration right away.

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