Fire & smoke damage restoration in King County

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A King County house fire - kitchen grease fire, electrical fault in an older Ballard craftsman, chimney fire in a Redmond rambler - leaves more than char. Smoke penetrates every cavity: HVAC ducts, insulation, behind cabinets, inside closets. Soot is acidic; it etches glass, corrodes metal, yellows plastics within days. The odor isn't "smoky" - it's a complex mix of aldehydes, PAHs, and particulates that standard cleaning doesn't touch.

What a visit covers

• Emergency board-up and roof tarping (first - secure the structure)
• Soot removal from all surfaces - dry sponge, chem sponge, ultrasonic for contents
• HVAC system cleaning and duct decontamination
• Thermal fogging or ozone/hydroxyl treatment for odor neutralization
• Selective demo of charred framing, smoke-damaged drywall, insulation
• Reconstruction coordination - framing, drywall, paint, flooring, trim

When it's a bigger problem

A contained kitchen fire with smoke throughout the house is standard. A structure fire with roof involvement, water damage from suppression, and possible asbestos/lead in pre-1978 materials needs abatement coordination, structural engineering, and phased rebuild. The crew that calls you back manages the entire claim - mitigation, contents inventory, rebuild - so you deal with one project manager, not three contractors.

What it costs

Fire restoration is scoped per protocol, and the crew that calls you back gives the real number once they know the square footage, materials affected, and whether reconstruction is needed. Homeowner policies cover fire and smoke damage (including suppression water) with few exceptions. The restoration company works directly with your adjuster, submits the scope, and manages the rebuild to completion.