Restoration · Twin Cities & Anoka County

Fire Damage Restoration in Minneapolis, MN

After a fire, smoke and soot reach rooms the flames never touched. We remove what was burned, clean up smoke and soot damage, document everything for your claim and rebuild the house for homeowners and property managers across Minneapolis, the Twin Cities and Anoka County.

Report damage Call (763) 439-6173

Fire damage restoration for smoke, soot and fire-damaged rooms

Fire damage doesn't stop at the burned room. Smoke residue settles on walls, ceilings and contents throughout the house and carries odor through ductwork and wall cavities. The water used to put the fire out soaks into floors and the rooms below. Our job is to remove what can't be saved, clean what can, dry the structure and rebuild the rooms so you can live in them again. We do fire and smoke restoration for homeowners, landlords and property managers in Minneapolis, St. Paul, the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs and Anoka County.

Fire-damaged material removal and selective demolition
Smoke damage cleanup
Soot cleanup on surfaces that can be saved
Smoke odor treatment
Water extraction and drying after firefighting
Framing repairs to charred studs, joists and rafters
Drywall, ceiling and subfloor replacement
Flooring replacement
Cabinet and trim replacement
Kitchen and bathroom reconstruction
Fire damage repair and full interior rebuilding
Damage inspection, photo documentation and repair estimates

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Fire damage cleanup.

Removal of fire-damaged materials and selective demolition
Framing repairs where studs, joists or rafters are charred
Removal of burned insulation, drywall, flooring and cabinets

Smoke and soot cleanup.

Smoke damage cleaning on walls, ceilings and hard surfaces that can be saved
Soot cleanup in rooms away from the fire
Odor treatment so the smell doesn't come back on the first humid day
Attention to ductwork and wall cavities where smoke travels

Water from firefighting. Water extraction and drying after the fire department leaves, with moisture readings in the floors and walls before anything gets closed up.

Rebuilding.

Insulation, drywall, ceiling and subfloor replacement
Flooring, cabinet and trim replacement
Kitchen and bathroom reconstruction
Full interior rebuilding when the damage reaches most of the house

Kitchen fires. Many house fires start in the kitchen. Even a small stovetop fire can coat the whole kitchen and the rooms next to it in greasy smoke residue. We clean what can be cleaned, replace cabinets and finishes that can't, and rebuild the kitchen.

If it just happened. Call us. Stay out of fire-damaged rooms until the fire department clears them, and don't turn on power or gas to the damaged area until it has been checked. Photograph and video everything before anything gets moved or thrown out, then call your insurance company to open a claim.

How fire damage restoration runs, from cleanup to rebuild

1

Inspection and photo documentation

We walk the property, photograph the fire, smoke and water damage room by room, and note how far the smoke traveled. Those photos become the record for your claim.
2

Secure and stabilize

We remove charred and smoke-damaged materials that can't be saved, and extract and dry water left from firefighting. Openings in the roof or walls get covered so weather doesn't add to the damage.
3

Smoke and soot cleanup

We clean soot from the surfaces that can be saved and treat the odor, including the rooms the fire didn't reach.
4

Written repair scope and estimate

You get a line-by-line scope of what needs to be cleaned, repaired or replaced, with an estimate, to submit with your claim. We answer your adjuster's questions about the damage and the repair method. We don't negotiate claims or act as a public adjuster; we document the damage and do the repair work.
5

Rebuild

Once the scope is approved, we put the house back together: framing repairs, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinets, trim and paint. Damaged wiring, plumbing and HVAC go to licensed trades before the walls close up.
6

Final walkthrough

We walk every room with you, check the finished work against the scope, and take care of anything on the punch list.

Good to know

Fire damage restoration in Minnesota: what to plan for

Smoke travels

After a fire, soot and odor reach rooms the flames never touched, carried by the forced-air heating system most Minnesota homes have. The scope should cover those rooms and the ductwork, not just the room where the fire started.

Winter fires

Fires during a Minnesota winter add a second problem: if the heat is off, pipes in the house can freeze and burst while it sits empty. Ask about keeping some heat on, or draining the water lines, until repairs start.

Water from firefighting

The water used to put out a fire can be a bigger job than the burn itself, especially in a basement or on the floor below. It has to be dried before the rebuild, the same as any other water loss.

Older homes

Older Twin Cities homes may have plaster walls, balloon framing or older wiring. Balloon framing lets fire and smoke travel up open wall cavities between floors, and older materials can change the demolition plan once we open things up.

Permits and inspections

Structural repairs, electrical work and larger rebuilds after a fire usually need permits and inspections from your city.

Fire damage restoration and smoke cleanup questions

Can smoke damage be cleaned, or does everything have to be replaced?

It depends on how heavy the soot is and what it landed on. Hard surfaces away from the fire often clean up. Porous materials like insulation, carpet pad and drywall near the fire usually have to come out, and the scope spells out which is which.

Do you work with my insurance company?

We provide a damage inspection, photo documentation, a written repair scope and an estimate, and we answer your adjuster's questions about the damage and the repair method. We don't negotiate claims or act as a public adjuster; we document the damage and do the repair work. Coverage decisions stay between you and your insurer.

Why does the house still smell like smoke after cleaning?

Smoke odor settles into porous materials, wall cavities, insulation and ductwork, not just on the surfaces you can see. If those aren't cleaned, treated or replaced, the smell comes back on warm or humid days. The scope should cover the hidden places too.

Is there water damage after a fire too?

Usually, yes. The water used to put the fire out soaks into floors, walls and the rooms below. We extract it and dry the structure as part of the fire damage restoration, before any rebuilding starts.

Can I go back into the house after a fire?

Not until the fire department clears it. Even then, stay out of damaged rooms and wait until the power, gas and structure have been checked. Take photos and video of everything before anything is moved or thrown out.

Can I stay in my home during fire damage repairs?

After a small kitchen fire, some families stay home. After a larger fire, with smoke through the whole house or the kitchen torn out, most families stay somewhere else for part of the job. Ask your insurer whether your policy includes temporary living expenses.

Fire Damage Restoration across the Twin Cities

Based in East Bethel, working across the north metro and the Twin Cities. Not sure we cover your town? Call or send the form and we'll tell you.

Anoka County: East Bethel · Blaine · Coon Rapids · Anoka · Andover · Ham Lake · Ramsey · Fridley
Hennepin County: Minneapolis · Brooklyn Park · Maple Grove · Plymouth
Ramsey County: St. Paul
Sherburne County: Elk River

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Report damage Call (763) 439-6173

Fire Damage Restoration in Minneapolis, MN

Fire damage restoration for smoke, soot and fire-damaged rooms

How fire damage restoration runs, from cleanup to rebuild

Inspection and photo documentation

Secure and stabilize

Smoke and soot cleanup

Written repair scope and estimate

Rebuild

Final walkthrough