Smoke & soot remediation
Acidic soot etches surfaces within hours. We do dry-cleaning sponge passes, HEPA vacuum, ozone or hydroxyl treatment for odor, and chemical cleaning for non-porous finishes. Smoke damage protocol details →
IICRC S700When the smoke clears, we restore what's left. IICRC S700 fire damage restoration and S500 water restoration across Pacific Palisades 90272. Same-day response 24/7. We document the damage, work directly with your adjuster, and rebuild — under one contract.
Smoke saturation, soot infiltration, firefighting water damage, structural compromise — the 2025 Palisades Fire damaged Pacific Palisades neighborhoods at a scale this 90272 zip code hasn't seen in generations.
We've handled fire damage restoration in Pacific Palisades for over a decade. We know what insurance covers, what FAIR Plan excludes, which structural fixes have to come before contents cleaning, and why post-firefighting water mold is its own category.
Active flame consumes structure. Smoke deposits acidic soot on every porous surface — drywall, fabric, HVAC interior, attic insulation. Firefighting water saturates floors and wall cavities. And what survives the fire often doesn't survive the next 72 hours of moisture and corrosion.
Fire damage restoration in Pacific Palisades is the work of separating what's salvageable from what isn't, documenting every fire damage loss for your insurance, and rebuilding the rest of your 90272 home to pre-loss condition.
Smoke, structure, contents, HVAC. Pacific Palisades fire damage restoration addresses every layer the fire touched — not just what's visible.
Acidic soot etches surfaces within hours. We do dry-cleaning sponge passes, HEPA vacuum, ozone or hydroxyl treatment for odor, and chemical cleaning for non-porous finishes. Smoke damage protocol details →
IICRC S700Firefighting water has to come out fast. Moisture mapping, dehumidifiers, air movers running until wood and framing read < 16% MC. Otherwise mold colonizes within 48–72 hours. Water damage response →
IICRC S500Furniture, electronics, textiles, documents. Itemized inventory, lab-grade ultrasonic cleaning for hard goods, ozone chamber for soft goods, climate-controlled storage during structural rebuild. Document scopes for adjuster claim.
CSLB Class BSmoke routes through ductwork, evaporator coils, attic insulation. Without HVAC remediation, soot recirculates after move-in. We camera-inspect every duct run, replace insulation where contaminated, sanitize coils.
EPA antimicrobialLight smoke is a different fire damage scenario than total loss. We classify Pacific Palisades fire damage before we scope — that determines timeline, materials, and price.
Wildfire smoke saturation, kitchen flare-up contained, neighboring-property fire exposure. HEPA cleaning, ozone treatment, HVAC decontamination. Contents typically restored in place.
Charred drywall, ceiling damage, contents loss, firefighting water saturation. Partial demolition, structural drying, contents pack-out, smoke remediation, partial reconstruction.
Multi-room structural fire, foundation/framing damage, complete contents loss, post-firefighting water + mold risk. Full pack-out, demolition, structural rebuild, contents replacement.
Every step photo-logged for your adjuster. No surprises, no scope creep.
30-min arrival. Tarp, board-up, water extraction, immediate moisture mitigation. Site secured against further loss.
Photo log, room-by-room scope of work, contents inventory. Sent to your insurance carrier within 24 hours.
Dehumidifiers + air movers. Daily moisture readings. Continued until MC < 16% across all framing.
HEPA vacuum, sponge passes, chemical cleaning, ozone/hydroxyl odor treatment. HVAC decontamination.
Pack-out, ultrasonic cleaning, ozone chamber, climate-controlled storage, pack-back upon completion.
Drywall, paint, flooring, fixtures restored to pre-loss condition. Same crew. Reconstruction details →
The job isn't done when the smoke is gone. It's done when the home reads like the fire never happened.
★★★★★"We called them for Commercial Fire Damage Removal and Emergency fire damage restoration after our building suffered major smoke damage. Quick response and reliable service."
Geovana RoblesFire damage · Commercial
★★★★★"Their emergency crew came within an hour, assessed the damage, and began work immediately. They monitored moisture levels for several days. I was impressed with how thoroughly they documented everything for insurance purposes."
Jossana M.Emergency response · Insurance docs
★★★★★"Instant wasn't the cheapest, but they were the most thorough. No regrets — they did amazing work."
Astral R.Water damage · Mold remediation
Standard HO-3 and HO-5 policies cover fire damage as a named peril. We document the fire damage restoration scope for your adjuster — that's the difference between maximum approved coverage and a fight.
Fire is fully covered as a named peril. Includes structure, contents, additional living expenses (ALE) during displacement.
Covers fire damage, but with strict scope limits. We've worked many FAIR Plan claims in 90272 — we know which line items get pushback.
Smoke and soot from a covered fire — even if your home didn't burn — is typically covered. Common after wildfire when neighbors burned and smoke saturated your home.
Water damage from suppression is covered under the fire claim, not subject to the standard mold cap. We document this distinction explicitly.
From PCH-adjacent estates to canyon properties — we respond fast across all 90272 for fire damage cleanup, smoke remediation, and full restoration.
Every hour after a fire compounds the damage — smoke etches deeper, water saturates further, mold begins colonizing saturated materials within 48–72 hours. We respond to 90272 fire damage calls in 30 minutes from Woodland Hills. We secure, document, restore, rebuild — under one contract, fully insured. Pacific Palisades fire damage restoration done right, the first time.