Fire damage is never only fire damage. Soot, smoke odor and the water used to put the fire out all need attention, and the sooner cleaning starts the more can be saved.
After the fire department leaves, a home is left with three problems at once: charred materials, soot and smoke residue on nearly every surface, and water from the hoses soaking walls and floors. Soot is acidic and starts etching glass, metals and finishes within days, so cleaning should begin quickly.
We start by securing the property with board-up and roof tarping, then extract firefighting water and set up drying. Cleaning crews use dry sponges, HEPA vacuums and the right cleaning agents for each type of residue, and odor is treated at the source with thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators or ozone where appropriate.
Napa County has lived through some of the most destructive wildfires in California history, including the Atlas Fire in 2017 and the Glass Fire in 2020. Homes that never burned can still be heavily affected by smoke and ash infiltration, and we clean HVAC systems, attics, insulation and contents to deal with it.
These steps limit damage while help is on the way.
Board-up, tarping and a safety check of the structure.
Firefighting water is extracted and drying begins.
Each surface is cleaned with the method that suits the residue type.
Damaged materials are replaced and the home is restored.
Removing smoke odor at the source with cleaning, thermal fogging, hydroxyl and ozone treatment
Read more →Smoke and ash cleanup for homes affected by Napa Valley wildfires, including attics and HVAC
Read more →Dry and wet soot removal from walls, ceilings, cabinets and contents without smearing
Read more →Protein residue, grease and smoke cleanup, odor removal and kitchen repairs after cooking fires
Read more →Cleanup and repair after garage fires, including smoke spread into the house
Read more →Rebuilding framing, roofs, walls and systems damaged by fire
Read more →Safe removal of burned drywall, framing, insulation and contents after fires
Read more →Rapid post-fire inspection, safety check and a clear plan for cleanup and repairs
Read more →Testing and documenting smoke residue throughout a home after a fire or wildfire
Read more →Cleaning, sealing or replacing drywall affected by smoke and heat
Read more →Cleaning and sealing ceilings discolored by smoke, including textured and popcorn ceilings
Read more →Cleaning soot and smoke odor from ducts, air handlers and registers after fires
Read more →Cleaning and evaluating computers, TVs and appliances exposed to smoke and soot
Read more →Deodorizing fog that penetrates materials the way smoke did, to neutralize lingering odors
Read more →Air scrubbers and negative air to clear smoke particles from the air during cleanup
Read more →Cleaning smoke residue and odor from cabinets, countertops, tile, glass and metal
Read more →Complete deodorization of structure, contents, attic and HVAC after major smoke events
Read more →Removing years of cigarette and cigar residue and odor from homes and rentals
Read more →Cleanup after furnace, space heater, fireplace and wood stove fires and puffbacks
Read more →Fire and smoke restoration for restaurants, wineries, offices, retail and multifamily buildings
Read more →Selective or full demolition of fire-damaged structures before rebuilding
Read more →Cleanup and repair after AC unit, furnace and air handler fires
Read more →A small kitchen fire with localized soot may run $3,000 to $10,000 to clean and repair. Whole-house smoke cleaning after a nearby wildfire often ranges from $4,000 to $20,000 depending on size and contents. Structural fire losses can run much higher. General ranges only.
After a wildfire, smoke and ash get into attics through vents, settle into insulation, and get pulled through HVAC systems. Replacing furnace filters, cleaning ducts and checking attic insulation are important steps even when the inside of the house looks fine. Napa County has lived through the 2017 Atlas Fire, the 2020 LNU Lightning Complex and the 2020 Glass Fire. Homes miles from the fire lines still dealt with smoke and ash in attics, ducts and contents.
Board-up and water removal happen the first visit. Cleaning and deodorizing take several days to a few weeks, and rebuilds can take longer.
In Napa we work across both ZIP codes, from downtown, the Oxbow District, Old Town and Fuller Park to Alta Heights, Westwood, Browns Valley, Bel Aire Park, the Vintage and Trancas corridor, Silverado, Coombsville, Carneros, Soscol and south Napa, plus the rural roads toward Mount Veeder, Dry Creek and Atlas Peak.
North Napa, the west and east hillsides, and the countryside along Atlas Peak, Mount Veeder and Dry Creek Road. 24/7 water extraction, drying and repair.
Downtown Napa, Old Town, Fuller Park, the Oxbow district and south and east Napa.
Fast water extraction, slab leak detection, drying and repair for American Canyon homes, apartments and businesses, 24/7.
Discreet, fast water damage restoration for Yountville homes, inns, restaurants and vacation rentals.
Water, flood, mold and smoke damage restoration for St. Helena homes, estates, wineries and Main Street businesses.
Water damage restoration for Calistoga homes, resorts, spas and vacation rentals at the top of the Napa Valley.
Rural, hillside and mountain water damage restoration for Angwin and Howell Mountain, including Pope Valley.
Across the Carneros from Napa, we bring the same 24/7 water damage response to Sonoma homes, wineries and businesses.
Serving every Vallejo ZIP code, from historic homes near downtown to Mare Island and the hills of north and east Vallejo.
Water extraction, drying, mold remediation and repair for Fairfield, Cordelia and Green Valley homes and businesses.
Many can. Hard goods, many textiles and documents can be cleaned or restored.
We remove the residue first, then treat remaining odor with thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators or ozone depending on the situation, and seal surfaces where odor is trapped in porous materials.
Yes. Wildfire smoke infiltrates through vents, windows and HVAC systems. We clean surfaces, address insulation and ductwork, and deodorize the home.
Yes. Extraction and drying of firefighting water is part of every fire restoration job we do.
A Napa technician answers 24/7 and can talk you through shutting off the water and protecting your belongings while the crew is on the way.