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Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration · 24/7

After the Fire Trucks Leave, We Take It From Here.

Fire leaves more than burned materials behind — soot, smoke odor and firefighting water keep doing damage. ABC Restoration secures your property, cleans and deodorizes, and rebuilds it to pre-loss condition.

What We Handle

  • Kitchen & grease fires
  • Electrical & appliance fires
  • Smoke & soot damage
  • Odor removal & deodorization
  • Firefighting water damage

Help Available 24/7

A real person answers and gets a crew moving — day, night, weekend or holiday.

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Why Choose ABC Restoration for Fire & Smoke Damage?

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Immediate Board-Up & Tarping

We secure broken windows, doors and roof openings right away to protect your home from weather and intruders.

Soot & Smoke Specialists

Different fires leave different residues. We identify the type and clean it the right way, so stains and odors don’t come back.

Contents Cleaning & Pack-Out

Furniture, clothing and keepsakes can often be saved. We inventory, pack out, clean and store what’s salvageable.

Insurance, Handled

We document the loss room by room and work directly with your adjuster on scope and pricing.

How We Get It Done

Crew boarding up windows on a fire-damaged house
Step 1

Safety Assessment

Once the fire department clears the property, we assess structural safety, utilities and how far fire, smoke and water damage have spread.

Step 2

Board-Up & Tarping

Broken windows, doors and roof openings are secured to prevent weather damage, theft and further loss.

Step 3

Water Removal

Water from firefighting is extracted and drying starts right away to stop mold and secondary damage.

Technician cleaning soot from kitchen cabinets
Step 1

Soot Removal

Soot comes off walls, ceilings and surfaces with methods matched to the residue — dry sponging, HEPA vacuuming or wet cleaning.

Step 2

Contents Cleaning

Salvageable belongings are cleaned, deodorized and inventoried, so you know exactly what was saved.

Step 3

Odor Removal

Thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators and air scrubbers neutralize smoke odor in the air and the structure.

Kitchen fully restored after fire damage
Step 1

Scope & Plan

We map what can be cleaned, what must be replaced and how it lines up with your insurance scope.

Step 2

Reconstruction

From framing and roofing to drywall, cabinets and paint, we rebuild to pre-loss condition.

Step 3

Final Walkthrough

We walk every room with you and don’t call it done until you’re satisfied.

We Work With Your Insurance

We document every loss the way adjusters need it — photos, moisture logs and itemized estimates — and work with your carrier directly.

State Farm
American Family
Allstate
Progressive
Farmers
Liberty Mutual
Travelers
USAA
Nationwide
Auto-Owners

What Kind of Smoke Damage Do You Have?

The type of fire determines the type of residue it leaves — and how that residue has to be cleaned.

Fast, hot fires

Dry Smoke

From high-temperature fires burning paper or wood. Powdery residue that’s easier to clean but slips into cracks and porous surfaces.

Slow, smoldering fires

Wet Smoke

From low-heat fires burning plastic or rubber. Sticky, smeary residue with a strong odor that’s hard to clean.

Kitchen fires

Protein Residue

From burning food. Nearly invisible, but it discolors paint and finishes and leaves a pungent odor behind.

Furnace puff-backs

Fuel Oil Soot

From oil furnace malfunctions. Dense, sticky soot that can coat an entire home and needs specialized cleaning.

After a Fire: What to Do — and What Not To

Do

  • Wait for the fire department to clear the home before going in
  • Call your insurance company to start the claim
  • Photograph the damage before anything is moved or thrown out
  • Throw out food and medicine exposed to heat, smoke or soot
  • Open windows to ventilate, if it’s safe and the weather allows

Don’t

  • Wipe soot off walls, ceilings or upholstery
  • Turn on electronics or appliances that were exposed
  • Run your HVAC until it’s been inspected and cleaned
  • Use household cleaners on smoke residue
  • Eat or drink anything that was stored near the fire

Smoke Damage Keeps Spreading.One Call Stops It.

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Real Words From Real Homeowners

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A quick Google review helps your neighbors find a restoration team they can trust — and it means a lot to our crew.

Why Choose ABC Restoration?

A side-by-side look at what you can expect from us compared with a typical contractor.

What you getABC RestorationTypical Contractor
24/7 emergency serviceAnswered 24/7, 365 days a yearLimited hours or voicemail
Board-up & securingSame-visit board-up and tarpingA separate company, a separate wait
Soot & odor removalMatched to the residue typeOne-size-fits-all cleaning
Contents cleaningInventory, pack-out and cleaningOften not offered
Insurance coordinationWe work directly with your adjusterYou manage the claim
Cleanup through rebuildOne team from board-up to final paintMultiple contractors to juggle

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to stay in my home after a fire?

Not until the fire department says it is. Even after a small fire, soot and smoke residue can irritate your lungs, and utilities may be unsafe. If you’re unsure, stay elsewhere until a professional has assessed the home.

Should I clean soot myself?

It’s best not to. Wiping soot often smears it deeper into surfaces and can set stains permanently. Restoration crews use dry-cleaning sponges, HEPA vacuums and cleaners matched to the type of residue.

How do you get rid of smoke odor?

Odor lives in porous materials, so wiping surfaces isn’t enough. We remove residue at the source, then use deodorization methods like thermal fogging or hydroxyl treatment to neutralize odor in the air and the structure.

Does fire damage include water damage?

Usually, yes. Firefighting leaves a lot of water behind, soaking walls, floors and belongings. That’s why fire restoration includes drying — and why acting fast matters even after the flames are out.

How long does fire damage restoration take?

It depends on the size of the fire and how much has to be rebuilt. Cleanup after light smoke damage can take days; a major rebuild can take months. You’ll get a written plan and timeline once we’ve assessed the property.

Can smoke-damaged clothes and furniture be saved?

Often, yes. Many textiles and hard furnishings respond well to professional cleaning and deodorization. Items with heat damage or heavy contamination may not be salvageable — we’ll help you sort out what’s worth restoring.

Do you work with my insurance company?

Yes. We document the loss with photos, moisture logs and itemized estimates, and we communicate with your adjuster directly so you’re not stuck in the middle.

Are you available on weekends and holidays?

Yes. Water and fire don’t keep business hours, so our emergency line is answered 24/7 — weekends and holidays included.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the Twin Cities metro and surrounding communities. Not sure if you’re covered? Call us and we’ll tell you right away.

What should I have ready when I call?

Your address, a quick description of what happened, and your insurance company and policy number if you have them handy. Don’t have them? No problem — we can start without them.

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