Yes — we've repaired everything from small kitchen fires to full structural rebuilds across all five boroughs since 1998. Whether something gets repaired or replaced depends on what burned and damage severity. Minor fire damage like smoke staining, soot on walls, and small scorched areas can usually be cleaned, treated, and repaired without tearing everything out. Moderate to major damage gets complicated. Compromised structural elements (joists, studs, roof framing) need removal and rebuilding. Electrical systems exposed to fire get replaced. HVAC ducts filled with soot require cleaning or replacement. Drywall, flooring, and insulation that absorbed smoke or firefighting water usually has to go. Hard, non-porous items like metal, glass, and ceramics clean up well. Porous materials — mattresses, upholstered furniture, smoke-saturated carpets — typically can't be saved. We assess everything and tell you straight what's restorable versus what needs replacing.
Fire damage restoration brings your property back from fire, smoke, soot, and water damage — because firefighters just dumped hundreds of gallons inside. It's mitigation, demolition, decontamination, odor removal, and reconstruction combined. We start with emergency response and assessment: securing the property, boarding windows, tarping the roof, and evaluating structural safety and scope. Water extraction follows immediately — firefighting leaves standing water everywhere that must be pumped out and dried within 24–48 hours to prevent mold. Soot and smoke removal comes next using specialized equipment to scrub chemically corrosive residue from walls, ceilings, and HVAC ducts. Odor removal uses thermal fogging, ozone treatments, and HEPA air scrubbers to eliminate smoke smell at the molecular level. We demolish and remove anything too damaged to save, then sanitize with antimicrobial treatments. Finally, reconstruction rebuilds what burned — new drywall, flooring, electrical, roofing, and paint. We handle insurance documentation directly throughout.
NYC fire damage restoration typically runs $15,000–$50,000+ depending on severity, compared to the national average of $27,000. NYC costs more due to labor rates, building codes, disposal fees, and logistics challenges.
Minor damage from small kitchen fires with smoke cleanup and cosmetic repairs costs $3,000–$8,000. Moderate damage across multiple rooms with structural repairs and water mitigation runs $15,000–$30,000. Major damage requiring extensive structural rebuilds, roof replacement, or full gut renovations reaches $30,000–$100,000+. Per-square-foot costs range $4–$7 for standard restoration, higher for historic buildings or custom finishes. Cost factors include damage extent, affected area size, water damage from firefighting, soot penetration into HVAC systems and walls, reconstruction scope, and contents restoration. Most homeowners insurance covers fire damage minus your deductible — we work directly with insurers and handle claims paperwork. Call for a free assessment with real pricing.
Fire damage restoration takes 2 weeks to 6 months depending on severity. A small kitchen fire with mostly smoke damage wraps in 2–3 weeks. Major structural damage requiring full reconstruction takes 3–6 months or longer.
Minor fires affecting one room with smoke and soot take 1–3 weeks total: assessment (1–2 days), water extraction and drying (2–5 days), soot and smoke cleaning (3–7 days), and repairs (3–7 days). Moderate fires across multiple rooms with structural damage take 4–8 weeks including demolition, deep cleaning, deodorization, and reconstruction. Major fires with extensive structural damage require 3–6 months for full assessment, permits, water mitigation, demolition, sanitization, and major reconstruction of framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. What slows things down: NYC permits and inspections, insurance approval delays, mold remediation if water sat too long, and hidden damage discovered mid-job. What speeds things up: calling immediately after the fire, fast insurance response, and working with experienced pros who know NYC codes. The sooner you call, the less secondary damage occurs.
