Fire and smoke damage remediation needs more than a paint job. RapidRestore24 provides fire and smoke damage remediation across Marietta and metro Atlanta, from soot and odor to the water left behind by firefighting.
After a fire, the flames are only part of the damage. Smoke and soot spread through the whole house, settle on every surface and carry an odor that soaks into drywall, insulation and fabrics. Water used to put the fire out adds water damage on top. RapidRestore24 handles fire, smoke and soot cleanup and the repairs that follow, for homes and businesses across metro Atlanta.
Why fast action matters after a fire
Soot is acidic. Within hours it starts to discolor plastics and grout; within days it can etch glass, metal and finishes permanently. Smoke odor sets deeper the longer it sits. Also, we extract and dry the water from firefighting before it causes its own problems. So the sooner cleanup starts, the more we can save.
How we restore fire and smoke damage
1. Assess and secure. We walk the property, document the damage, and can board up openings and tarp the roof to protect the home from weather and intruders.
2. Remove water from firefighting. First, we extract standing water. Then we dry wet areas with air movers and dehumidifiers, and moisture readings confirm when the structure is dry.
3. Remove soot and smoke residue. Different fires leave different residues. Dry smoke from fast, hot fires, wet greasy smoke from slower fires, and protein residue from kitchen fires each need a different cleaning method. We match the method to the residue, on walls, ceilings, cabinets and contents.
4. Deal with the odor. Next, we remove smoke odor at the source instead of masking it with fragrance. That means cleaning or removing affected materials and treating the air and structure.
5. Clean and protect contents. Also, we can clean furniture, upholstery, fabrics and belongings, or pack them out and store them during the work.
6. Repair and rebuild. Damaged drywall, insulation, trim and flooring are replaced and the home is put back together.
Insurance
Fire damage is a major insurance claim. We document the damage with photos and records as we go, which helps support your claim. Keep receipts for any temporary housing or emergency purchases, and contact your insurer as soon as you can.
Safety first
- Do not re-enter until the fire department says it is safe.
- Do not turn on electrical systems or appliances that may be damaged.
- Avoid wiping soot off walls and fabrics yourself; it smears and sets the stain deeper.
- Do not eat food or use cosmetics that were exposed to heat or smoke.
Need the damaged rooms put back together as well? Our fire damage repair service covers the full job, from board-up to the final repairs.
Areas we serve
We handle fire and smoke damage restoration within about 30 miles of our Marietta base, across Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb and Cherokee counties and the nearer parts of Douglas, Paulding and Gwinnett:
Not listed? See all service areas or call 404-445-4561.
Call 404-445-4561
If your home or business has fire or smoke damage, call us to get cleanup started. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So you can reach a person the moment it happens. Prefer to write? Use our contact form.
After the fire: first steps before fire and smoke damage remediation
Ready.gov advises checking with the fire department that your home is safe to enter and making an inventory before throwing anything away (Ready.gov home fire guidance). Once it is safe, fire and smoke damage remediation can begin. Water used to put out the fire also needs water damage remediation, and damp areas left too long can need mold remediation. Contact us to talk it through.