Fire Damage Restoration in Vancouver, WA — On-Site in 30–40 minutes

Our trucks are based in Vancouver, so most Vancouver addresses are 30–40 minutes from dispatch. Closer neighborhoods (Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek, Vancouver Heights) often see 25–30 minutes. Outer areas like Mount Vista or near Lacamas Lake border can run 35–45 minutes during heavy traffic.

Many can. Family photos, documents, electronics, and fabric items affected by smoke or soot can often be restored with the right chemistry and equipment. The faster restoration begins, the more can be saved. We coordinate contents pack-out and work with specialty restoration vendors for items that need off-site treatment.

Yes — fire damage is one of the core coverages on every standard homeowner's insurance policy. We work directly with all major carriers, document the damage thoroughly, and submit the claim on your behalf. You typically pay only your deductible.

Total timeline depends on scope. Smoke and soot cleanup typically takes 5–10 days. Major fire restoration with reconstruction takes 4–8 weeks. We give you an honest timeline estimate after the initial assessment.

Depends on the scope of damage. For small kitchen fires or limited smoke damage, you can often stay in unaffected areas. For major fires with structural damage, temporary lodging is usually required — your insurance typically covers this as Additional Living Expense.

Yes — when the work is done correctly. Smoke odor persists when only surface cleaning is performed. We use thermal fogging, hydroxyl generation, or ozone treatment to neutralize odor at the molecular level. If odor returns within our warranty period, we come back and re-treat.

Most fires produce significant water damage from suppression efforts. We handle water extraction and structural drying as part of the same job, in parallel with soot removal. This prevents secondary water damage and mold growth on top of the fire damage.