Hear from Our Customers
Fire leaves behind more than what you can see. Smoke seeps into walls, soot settles on surfaces you didn’t even know were affected, and water from putting out the flames creates its own set of problems. The longer all of that sits, the worse it gets.
You need someone who can assess the full scope of damage quickly, document everything for your insurance claim, and start mitigation before secondary damage takes over. That’s where speed and experience actually matter.
We’ve been doing this since 2016, and we know that most people dealing with fire damage are also dealing with shock, confusion, and pressure from their insurance company. Our job is to take the technical burden off your plate. We handle the documentation, the drying, the deodorization, and the communication with your adjuster so you can focus on what comes next for your family or business.
You’ll know what’s happening, when it’s happening, and what to expect at every step. No guessing. No waiting days for a callback.
We’ve been serving Stilesville and the surrounding Hendricks County area since 2016. We’re IICRC-certified in water restoration, applied structural drying, and microbial remediation, which means we follow the same protocols whether we’re drying out a crawl space or removing smoke damage from your attic.
Stilesville’s housing stock skews older. A lot of homes here were built before 1940, and that means wood framing, combustible materials, and layouts that weren’t designed with modern fire suppression in mind. When fire happens in an older home, it moves differently and leaves damage in places you wouldn’t expect.
We’re local enough to respond fast and experienced enough to know what we’re looking at when we walk through your door. You’ll reach a real person when you call, and we’ll be on-site within 60 to 90 minutes, ready to start the work.
First, we assess the damage. That means identifying what was directly affected by fire, what got hit by smoke and soot, and what’s been compromised by water used during firefighting. We document everything with photos and moisture mapping within the first 24 hours because your insurance company will need that.
Next, we contain the affected areas to prevent soot and odor from spreading into parts of your home that are still clean. We set up HEPA filtration, seal off doorways, and protect your floors and belongings. If contents need to be moved or stored off-site during restoration, we handle that too.
Then we start the actual mitigation: removing standing water, drying out structural materials, cleaning soot from surfaces, and neutralizing smoke odor. This isn’t a spray-and-pray situation. We use moisture meters, thermal imaging, and commercial-grade drying equipment to make sure everything is actually dry, not just surface-level.
Throughout the process, you’ll get progress updates every 48 hours. When the work is done, we walk through the property with you to make sure you’re clear on what was completed. Then we follow up 14 days later to confirm everything is holding up the way it should.
Ready to get started?
Fire restoration covers more than just cleaning up what burned. Smoke damage cleanup is a big part of the job because smoke doesn’t stay in one room. It travels through your HVAC system, settles into fabrics, and stains walls and ceilings in areas that never saw flames. We clean ductwork, treat affected surfaces, and use specialized equipment to pull odor out of porous materials.
Soot is acidic and corrosive. If it’s not removed quickly, it’ll etch into metal, glass, and painted surfaces. We handle soot removal with the right chemicals and techniques to avoid making the damage worse.
In Stilesville, where over 40% of homes were built before 1940, we also see a lot of fire damage that’s compounded by outdated wiring, wood-burning stoves, and older heating systems. These homes weren’t built with fire-resistant materials, so when fire happens, the restoration process has to account for things like plaster-and-lath walls, hardwood subflooring, and crawl spaces that hold moisture.
We also work directly with your insurance company. That means we bill them directly, align our pricing with Xactimate (the software most adjusters use), and act as a liaison so you’re not stuck translating contractor-speak during claim calls.
It depends on the extent of the damage, but most fire restoration projects take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. Smaller jobs where the fire was contained to one room and put out quickly can often be wrapped up in three to five days. Larger projects involving multiple rooms, significant smoke damage, or water damage from firefighting efforts will take longer.
The timeline also depends on how fast we can dry out structural materials. If water soaked into your subfloor or got into your walls, we need to bring moisture levels back to normal before we can move forward with repairs. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging to track progress, so you’ll know exactly where things stand.
Insurance approval can also affect timing. We document everything up front and work directly with your adjuster to keep things moving, but sometimes there are delays on their end. We’ll keep you updated if that happens.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies cover fire damage restoration, including smoke and soot cleanup, water extraction from firefighting efforts, and structural drying. But every policy is different, and coverage depends on your specific plan and deductible.
We work directly with insurance companies and bill them directly in most cases. That means you’re not paying out of pocket up front and waiting for reimbursement. We also align our pricing with Xactimate, which is the same software your adjuster uses to estimate costs, so there’s less back-and-forth over line items.
Our team will document the damage thoroughly with photos, moisture maps, and detailed notes within 24 hours of starting work. That documentation is what your insurance company needs to approve the claim and move forward. We’ll also communicate with your adjuster throughout the process so you’re not stuck playing middleman.
If you’re not sure what your policy covers, we can help you review it and answer questions before we start work.
Yes. Smoke odor removal is one of the most important parts of fire restoration, and it’s also one of the trickiest. Smoke doesn’t just sit on surfaces—it gets absorbed into drywall, insulation, carpet, upholstery, and anything porous. You can’t just cover it up with air fresheners or paint over it.
We use a combination of techniques depending on what materials were affected. That includes HVAC duct cleaning (because smoke travels through your ventilation system), thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and specialized cleaning agents designed to neutralize odor at the molecular level.
For soft contents like clothing, curtains, and furniture, we offer pack-out services where we take items off-site for professional cleaning and deodorization. Some materials can’t be fully restored and will need to be replaced, but we’ll let you know up front what’s salvageable and what’s not.
The goal is to make sure your home doesn’t smell like smoke a week, a month, or a year from now. If odor comes back after we’re done, we’ll come back and address it.
First, make sure everyone is safe and that the fire department has cleared the property for re-entry. Don’t go back inside until you’re told it’s safe. Once you’re cleared, call your insurance company to report the claim and then call us to start mitigation.
The faster you start the restoration process, the less secondary damage you’ll deal with. Soot becomes harder to remove the longer it sits. Smoke odor sets in deeper. Water from firefighting efforts can lead to mold growth within 24 to 48 hours if it’s not dried out properly.
Don’t try to clean things yourself before we assess the damage. Some materials require specific cleaning methods, and using the wrong approach can make things worse or void your insurance coverage. Also, don’t throw anything away until your adjuster has documented it.
If you need to secure the property—like boarding up windows or tarping a damaged roof—we can handle that too. Just call us and we’ll be on-site within 60 to 90 minutes to assess the situation and start the work.
Yes. We handle fire restoration for homeowners, property managers, and light commercial clients throughout Stilesville and Hendricks County. The process is similar regardless of property type, but commercial projects often involve additional considerations like business interruption, tenant communication, and coordinating with commercial insurance carriers.
For residential clients, we focus on getting you back into your home as quickly and safely as possible. That means fast response, clear communication, and thorough documentation for your insurance claim.
For commercial clients, we understand that downtime costs money. We’ll work around your schedule when possible, communicate with tenants or employees as needed, and prioritize getting your property back to functional condition. We also handle contents pack-out and storage if you need to clear space during restoration.
Whether it’s a single-family home in Stilesville or a small commercial building, we follow the same IICRC-certified protocols and provide the same level of documentation and customer service.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer because every fire is different. Cost depends on the size of the affected area, the extent of smoke and soot damage, how much water was used to put out the fire, and whether any structural materials need to be removed or replaced.
A small fire contained to one room with minimal smoke damage might cost a few thousand dollars to restore. A larger fire that affects multiple rooms, requires extensive drying, and involves contents pack-out and storage can run significantly higher.
We use Xactimate to estimate costs, which is the same software most insurance adjusters use. That means our pricing aligns with what your insurance company expects to pay, which reduces the chance of disputes or delays during the claim process.
We’ll provide a detailed estimate after we assess the damage, and we’ll walk you through what’s covered by insurance and what’s not. If you’re paying out of pocket for any portion of the work, we offer discounts for military members, seniors, first responders, and teachers on non-insurance jobs.
Local Resources
Useful Links
Other Services we provide in Stilesville
