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Fire damage goes far beyond what you can see. Smoke penetrates every surface, water from firefighting efforts soaks into walls and flooring, and structural damage threatens your property’s safety and value.
Our fire damage repair process addresses every aspect of fire damage—from eliminating persistent smoke odors to rebuilding damaged structures. You get your property restored to pre-fire condition, not a quick cleanup that leaves lingering problems.
The result is a home that feels like home again, not a constant reminder of the disaster you survived.
We’ve served St. Francis families through their worst moments as a locally-owned restoration company. We understand Wisconsin construction—from the century-old homes near the lake to newer developments throughout the community.
Our team knows which local building materials respond best to specific restoration techniques and works regularly with St. Francis insurance adjusters who appreciate our thorough documentation and fair pricing. We’ve restored fire damage in properties throughout Milwaukee County, building relationships with homeowners who trust us with their most important investment.
When your neighbors need fire damage repair, they call us because we’re part of this community—not a corporate franchise that disappears after the check clears.
Our fire damage restoration begins with immediate property assessment and emergency stabilization. We evaluate structural integrity, smoke penetration patterns, and water damage from firefighting to create your specific restoration plan.
Emergency services include board-up, roof tarping, and property security to prevent additional damage while we develop the full restoration scope. Water extraction and drying begin immediately to prevent mold growth, which can start within 24-48 hours in Wisconsin’s humid conditions.
Restoration involves specialized smoke and soot removal, structural repairs, and content cleaning using professional-grade equipment and techniques. We document every step for insurance purposes and keep you informed throughout the process, so you know exactly when your property will be ready for occupancy.
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Our fire damage repair service includes structural restoration, complete smoke odor elimination, soot removal, and secondary water damage cleanup. We clean and restore personal belongings when possible, understanding that some items have value beyond their replacement cost.
St. Francis properties present unique restoration challenges due to varying construction ages and styles. Historic homes require specialized techniques for original materials, while modern properties need attention to complex systems like central air that can distribute contaminants throughout the building.
We coordinate with your insurance company from initial assessment through final inspection, providing detailed documentation and working within approved budgets. Our understanding of local building codes and permit requirements ensures all repairs meet current standards while preserving your property’s character and market value.
We provide 24/7 emergency fire damage response and typically arrive at St. Francis properties within 1-2 hours of your call. Immediate response is critical because smoke odors penetrate deeper into materials every hour, and water from firefighting efforts can cause secondary damage including mold growth.
Our emergency response includes immediate property stabilization—boarding up openings, tarping damaged roofs, and securing the property from weather and unauthorized access. We begin damage assessment immediately rather than scheduling it for later, which allows restoration work to start as soon as possible.
The faster we respond, the more of your property and belongings we can typically save, which often results in lower overall restoration costs and faster return to normal living conditions.
Fire damage repair includes much more than cleaning visible damage. We handle structural repairs, complete smoke odor elimination, soot removal from all surfaces, and water damage restoration from firefighting efforts. The service includes replacing damaged building materials like drywall, flooring, and insulation while cleaning and restoring salvageable personal property.
Our process addresses hidden damage that isn’t immediately visible—smoke residue in HVAC systems, water damage behind walls, and structural weakening that could cause problems later. We also handle the complex task of cleaning electronics, documents, clothing, and furniture using specialized techniques for different materials.
All work includes proper documentation for insurance claims and coordination with other contractors when major structural repairs are needed.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies cover fire damage restoration, including direct fire damage and secondary water damage from firefighting efforts. Wisconsin insurance regulations generally favor comprehensive coverage for fire losses, though specific coverage depends on your individual policy terms.
We work directly with insurance companies and adjusters throughout Wisconsin, providing the detailed documentation and itemized estimates they require for claim processing. Our familiarity with local adjusters and their requirements often results in smoother claim approval and faster payment processing.
If you have questions about your coverage limits or deductibles, we can review your policy with you and explain what’s typically covered versus what might require additional negotiation with your insurance company.
Complete smoke odor elimination requires professional equipment and techniques that go far beyond cleaning visible surfaces or using air fresheners. We use thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and hydroxyl generators to neutralize odor molecules at the molecular level, ensuring odors don’t return weeks or months later.
The process includes cleaning all surfaces with specialized smoke residue removal chemicals, sealing porous materials that have absorbed odors, and thoroughly cleaning HVAC systems that may have circulated smoke throughout your property. We use controlled air pressure to prevent cross-contamination during the restoration process.
Depending on the extent of smoke penetration, complete odor elimination typically takes 3-7 days, but our methods ensure permanent results rather than temporary masking that fails over time.
We specialize in content restoration and can often save items that appear completely ruined. Our process includes careful evaluation of each item’s restoration potential, specialized cleaning techniques for different materials, and off-site restoration when items require intensive treatment.
Items like clothing, documents, electronics, artwork, and furniture can often be restored using ultrasonic cleaning, freeze-drying, electronic restoration, and other specialized techniques. We photograph everything before and after restoration for insurance documentation and your records.
Our goal is preserving items with sentimental or significant monetary value whenever possible. Even when complete restoration isn’t feasible, we often can improve condition substantially, which can be important for insurance settlement purposes and your peace of mind.
After ensuring everyone’s safety and getting fire department clearance, contact your insurance company and a professional restoration company immediately. Fire damage continues worsening every hour—smoke odors penetrate deeper, and water from firefighting can cause mold growth within 24-48 hours.
Don’t attempt cleaning anything yourself, as improper techniques can permanently set smoke odors into materials or spread soot to unaffected areas. Avoid using household fans or opening windows, which can distribute contaminants throughout your property.
Take photographs for insurance documentation if safe to do so, but don’t move or handle damaged items. Professional restoration equipment and techniques are most effective when used immediately, before damage has time to worsen or become permanent.
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