Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Restore properties after fire and smoke damage
Overview
Fire restoration companies generate $600,000-$3,500,000 annually with 40-60% margins.
In 2025, fire damage requires specialized restoration expertise.
Services include emergency board-up and securing ($500-$3,000), smoke and soot cleaning ($2,000-$15,000), odor removal and deodorization ($1,000-$5,000), content cleaning and restoration ($3,000-$20,000), structural cleaning and repairs ($10,000-$100,000), and complete reconstruction.
Successful fire restoration companies respond immediately to secure property, understand smoke damage complexity, use specialized cleaning techniques, coordinate with insurance, and restore fire-damaged properties.
Insurance covers restoration.
Marketing through fire departments, insurance adjusters, property managers, and emergency services.
Required Skills
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Smoke Odor Removal
- Structural Cleaning
- Equipment Operation
- Insurance Claims
- Reconstruction
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High-value fire restoration projects
- Insurance covers restoration costs
- Specialized expertise needed
- Can combine with water restoration
- Helps families recover from tragedy
Cons
- Expensive specialized equipment
- Emotionally difficult work (fire victims)
- Complex smoke damage restoration
- Long project timelines
- Hazardous materials exposure
How to Get Started
- Get IICRC fire damage certifications
- Invest in smoke cleaning equipment
- Develop emergency response capabilities
- Build insurance relationships
- Market fire restoration services
- Provide compassionate victim support
- Restore fire-damaged properties
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