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When fire strikes your Clarke Square home, you’re not just dealing with flames. You’re facing smoke damage that penetrates everything, water damage from firefighting efforts, and the overwhelming stress of not knowing where to start.
Here’s what life looks like after we handle your fire restoration. Your home smells fresh again, not like smoke. The soot stains are gone from your walls and belongings. Your family can move back in safely, knowing every trace of damage has been properly addressed.
You won’t spend months fighting with insurance companies or wondering if the job was done right. We handle the insurance paperwork, use advanced equipment to detect hidden damage, and restore your property to pre-fire condition—sometimes even better than before.
We at Flood Guys Restoration understand what Clarke Square homeowners face after fire damage. In a neighborhood where 75% of residents rent and many live in historic homes built before 1940, fire restoration requires specialized knowledge of older construction methods and materials.
We’ve helped families in Clarke Square’s classic Milwaukee bungalows and Craftsman homes recover from kitchen fires, electrical fires, and heating system incidents. Our team knows how smoke travels through these older homes and the unique challenges of restoring century-old woodwork and plaster walls.
When fire strikes in Clarke Square, you need more than just cleanup—you need restoration experts who understand your neighborhood’s housing stock and can work with your insurance company to get the job done right.
First, we secure your property immediately after the fire department clears the scene. This means boarding up windows, tarping damaged roofs, and preventing further damage from weather or theft while you work with your insurance company.
Next, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of all fire, smoke, and water damage. Our team uses advanced moisture detection equipment to find hidden water damage from firefighting efforts and specialized tools to measure smoke penetration throughout your home.
Then we begin the restoration process. We extract any standing water, set up industrial-grade air scrubbers to remove smoke particles, and start cleaning and deodorizing affected areas. Our team removes damaged materials that can’t be salvaged and begins structural repairs.
Finally, we restore your home to pre-fire condition. This includes replacing damaged drywall, flooring, and fixtures, repainting walls, and ensuring your HVAC system is completely clean and odor-free. We don’t consider the job complete until you’re satisfied with every detail.
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Our fire damage restoration service covers every aspect of recovery, specifically designed for Clarke Square’s unique housing challenges. We handle structural damage to walls, floors, and ceilings—critical in homes where 66% of the residential real estate was built before 1940.
Smoke and soot removal requires specialized techniques for older plaster walls and original hardwood floors common in Clarke Square’s historic homes. We use advanced cleaning methods that won’t damage these irreplaceable materials while completely eliminating odors.
Water damage from firefighting efforts gets immediate attention. Wisconsin’s cold winters mean any moisture left behind can lead to serious problems, so we use industrial dehumidifiers and moisture monitoring to ensure complete drying. We also coordinate with your insurance company throughout the process, using industry-standard documentation software to speed up claim approval and reduce your stress during recovery.
We provide 24/7 emergency response to Clarke Square fire damage calls, typically arriving within 90 minutes of your call. Time is critical after a fire—every hour of delay allows smoke odors to penetrate deeper into materials and increases the risk of secondary damage from water used in firefighting.
Our emergency response includes immediate property securing with board-up services for windows and doors, emergency tarping for roof damage, and initial damage assessment. We understand that Clarke Square’s dense neighborhood layout means fires can spread quickly between closely-spaced homes, so rapid response helps protect not just your property but your neighbors’ as well.
The sooner we begin restoration, the more of your belongings we can typically save and the faster you can return to normal life.
Most homeowners insurance policies cover fire damage restoration, including structural repairs, smoke damage cleanup, and water damage from firefighting efforts. Fire and lightning claims are among the most expensive homeowners insurance claims, averaging over $83,000 nationally, but they’re typically covered under standard policies.
We work directly with your insurance company using industry-approved estimation software to document all damage and ensure your claim is processed quickly. Our team handles the paperwork, provides detailed photo documentation, and communicates with adjusters throughout the process.
For Clarke Square residents, we understand that many live in rental properties. If you’re a renter, your renters insurance typically covers fire damage to your personal belongings, while the landlord’s insurance covers structural damage. We can work with both insurance companies to coordinate the restoration process.
Yes, we can completely eliminate smoke odors from your home using advanced deodorization techniques specifically designed for the older construction common in Clarke Square. Smoke odor removal in historic homes requires specialized approaches because smoke penetrates differently in plaster walls, original hardwood, and older building materials.
We use industrial-grade air scrubbers, ozone treatments, and thermal fogging to neutralize odor molecules at the source. For severe cases, we may need to seal certain surfaces with specialized primers before repainting. Our HVAC cleaning service ensures smoke particles aren’t circulating through your heating and cooling system.
The process typically takes 3-7 days depending on the extent of smoke damage, but we don’t consider the job complete until you can’t detect any smoke odor in your home. We guarantee our deodorization work and will return if any odors reappear.
Water damage from firefighting efforts requires immediate attention in Clarke Square’s older homes because these structures weren’t built with modern moisture barriers. Water can quickly penetrate plaster walls, original hardwood floors, and basement foundations, leading to structural damage and mold growth if not properly addressed.
We use industrial water extraction equipment, commercial dehumidifiers, and moisture monitoring technology to ensure complete drying. Our team pays special attention to areas where water can collect in older homes—behind baseboards, under original hardwood floors, and in unfinished basements common in the neighborhood.
We also coordinate water damage restoration with fire damage cleanup to prevent any conflicts between the two processes. Wisconsin’s cold climate means we must work quickly to prevent freeze damage to water-soaked materials during winter months.
Restoring fire damage in Clarke Square’s historic homes requires specialized knowledge of older construction methods and materials. Many homes in the neighborhood were built before 1940 using plaster walls, original hardwood floors, and unique architectural details that can’t simply be replaced with modern materials.
Our restoration approach preserves the character of these historic homes while ensuring they meet current safety standards. We work with craftsmen experienced in restoring original millwork, refinishing century-old hardwood floors, and repairing plaster walls using traditional techniques.
Fire damage in older homes also presents unique challenges—knob-and-tube wiring, steam heating systems, and original chimneys require careful assessment and often upgrading to current codes. We coordinate with licensed electricians and HVAC specialists familiar with historic home restoration to ensure your home is both beautiful and safe after restoration.
Complete fire damage restoration in Clarke Square typically takes 2-6 weeks depending on the extent of damage and the complexity of working with historic building materials. Emergency services like water extraction and property securing happen immediately, while structural repairs and restoration work follow once insurance approval is received.
The timeline varies based on several factors unique to Clarke Square homes: the age and construction type of your home, the extent of smoke penetration in older materials, and whether we need to source specialty materials to match original architectural details.
We provide detailed timelines during our initial assessment and keep you updated throughout the process. Our goal is to restore your home properly rather than quickly—rushing restoration work in historic homes often leads to problems later. We coordinate with your insurance company to arrange temporary housing if needed during the restoration process.
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