Fire Damage Restoration · Charleston, SC
Fire Damage Restoration in Charleston
After the fire trucks leave, the clock starts. Board-up, smoke and soot removal, and a documented path back to your home.
Right now, before we arrive
Four things that protect your home and your insurance claim in Charleston.
- Don't re-enter until the fire department clears the structure
- Don't wipe soot from walls or fabrics — wrong cleaning sets stains permanently
- Ask for a copy of the fire report — your insurance claim will need it
- Start a list of damaged items from memory now, while it's fresh
How the process works
From first call to verified fix — documented at every step.
Secure the property
Emergency board-up, roof tarping, and site security the same day.
Assess smoke & soot
Soot type (protein, synthetic, wood) determines the cleaning chemistry — getting this wrong makes damage permanent.
Clean & deodorize
Structural cleaning, contents pack-out where needed, and odor elimination with hydroxyl or ozone treatment.
Rebuild
From drywall to full structural repairs, one contractor from mitigation through rebuild.
Common questions
Smoke & odorThe fire was small — why does the whole house smell?
Smoke behaves like a gas and penetrates everywhere air goes: ducts, wall cavities, closets. Odor that isn't professionally neutralized can persist for years.
InsuranceDoes insurance cover fire damage?
Fire is a core covered peril on essentially every homeowners policy. The fight is rarely about coverage — it's about scope and valuation, which is why our documentation matters.
ContentsCan my belongings be saved?
More than most people expect. Textiles, electronics, and hard goods often respond well to specialized contents cleaning — we assess item by item instead of writing everything off.
TimelineHow long does fire restoration take?
Smoke-only cleanups can run days; structural rebuilds run weeks to months. You get a written timeline after assessment, updated as the claim progresses.
Request a free inspection
Tell us what happened — a local coordinator will follow up quickly.