How do I know if I need professional fire damage restoration?

Any fire that produces visible smoke or soot inside a structure requires professional restoration, even if the flames were contained quickly. Soot is acidic, and household cleaning will not remove it from porous materials. Without proper restoration, smoke odor and staining will return weeks or months later.

How long does fire damage restoration take?

Small smoke and soot cleanup projects may take a few days. Major fire losses with significant structural damage can take several weeks or months when full reconstruction is required. Our technicians will provide a detailed timeline estimate during the initial assessment based on the scope of the damage.

Does homeowners' insurance cover fire damage restoration?

Most homeowners and commercial property policies include fire damage coverage. Coverage typically includes structural cleanup, content restoration, and reconstruction. We work with most major insurance carriers and can document the loss to support your claim from the first call to final restoration.

Can I enter my home after a fire?

Only after the fire department or a qualified professional has cleared the structure. Even after the flames are out, hidden hot spots, weakened structural elements, electrical hazards, and toxic soot residue can pose serious risks. Once cleared, limit your time inside until restoration begins.

Will smoke odor come back after restoration?

Properly performed fire restoration removes smoke odor permanently. Surface cleaning alone is not enough, because smoke penetrates porous materials at the molecular level. Our process uses thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators, or ozone treatments as appropriate to neutralize odors throughout the structure and contents.

Can my belongings be saved after a fire?

Many items can be cleaned and restored, including clothing, electronics, documents, photos, and furniture. The decision to clean or replace depends on the type of damage, the value of the item, and the cost of restoration. Our technicians will work with you and your insurance carrier to decide what gets cleaned, what gets stored, and what is replaced.

What is the difference between smoke damage and soot damage?

Smoke is the airborne byproduct of combustion that carries odor and fine particles throughout a structure. Soot is the solid residue that smoke leaves behind on surfaces. Both require professional cleaning, but smoke odor often requires additional deodorization steps after the soot is removed.

Do you serve commercial properties?

Yes. RW Services provides fire damage restoration for both residential and commercial properties throughout Florida's Space Coast and Central Florida. Our service area includes Titusville, Melbourne, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Mims, and east Orange County.

Do you handle the rebuild as well as the cleanup?

Yes. RW Services manages both the cleanup and the reconstruction phases of a fire loss. Working with one company through the full project keeps the timeline tight, the documentation consistent, and the responsibility for the final result in one place.

Fire Damage Restoration Services

Even after a fire is out, the damage continues. Smoke and soot are acidic, and within hours they begin to etch glass, discolor walls, corrode metals, and embed odors deep into porous materials like drywall, insulation, and fabric. Water from firefighting efforts adds another layer of damage that has to be addressed at the same time.

RW Services provides full fire damage restoration for homes and businesses throughout Florida's Space Coast and Central Florida. Our IICRC-certified technicians follow proven protocols to stabilize the property, clean every affected surface, neutralize odors, and restore the structure so you can move back in.

Emergency Contact

The process begins when you call us. A specialist will ask questions to help determine the right equipment, resources, and crew needed for your situation. We will work to get a technician to your property quickly, day or night.

Inspection and Damage Assessment

Our technicians perform a full inspection of the structure to identify the extent of fire, smoke, soot, and water damage. The findings determine the cleaning methods, equipment, and reconstruction scope needed for your specific loss.

Board-Up and Roof Tarping

Fires often leave windows broken, doors compromised, and sections of the roof open. We board up openings and tarp damaged roofing to secure your property against weather, animals, and trespassers while restoration continues.

Water Removal and Drying

If firefighting efforts left standing water or saturated materials, water extraction and structural drying begin immediately. Drying must happen alongside soot cleanup to prevent secondary damage like mold growth and warped flooring.

Smoke and Soot Removal

Soot is removed from walls, ceilings, fixtures, and contents using specialized cleaning agents and techniques matched to each surface type. Different materials require different methods to avoid pushing soot deeper or causing permanent staining.

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Salvageable contents, furnishings, and personal items are cleaned, deodorized, and sanitized. HVAC systems are cleaned to prevent soot from being recirculated through the property once the building is occupied again.

Odor Removal

Smoke odor penetrates deep into porous materials and can return weeks later if not fully treated. We use thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators, and ozone treatments as appropriate to neutralize odors at the molecular level.

Restoration and Reconstruction

After cleaning and deodorization are complete, we restore your property to its pre-loss condition. This may include drywall, flooring, painting, cabinetry, and roofing repairs, or full reconstruction of more heavily damaged areas.

A house fire affects far more than what burned. Smoke and soot travel through HVAC ducts, settle on every surface, and seep into closets, cabinets, and drawers far from the original flames. Water from firefighting adds saturated drywall, flooring, and insulation to the cleanup list.

Our IICRC-certified technicians handle the full restoration so you do not have to coordinate multiple contractors. From boarding up the property the first night through final paint and trim work, we manage the project and document everything for your insurance carrier.

Common residential situations we address:

Kitchen fires with widespread smoke damage
Electrical fires inside walls and attics
Garage fires affecting attached living areas
Smoke damage from neighboring structure fires
Puffback events from oil-fired heating systems
Total-loss reconstruction after major fire damage

A fire at your business creates immediate operational and financial pressure. Even when the structure can be reopened quickly, smoke odor and soot residue affect employees, customers, inventory, and equipment. Returning to operation without full restoration usually leads to lasting problems.

RW Services works efficiently to stabilize, clean, and rebuild commercial fire losses with as little disruption as possible. Our team has the crew size and equipment to handle large-loss commercial projects and coordinates closely with property managers, insurance adjusters, and tenants throughout the process.

Commercial property types we serve:

Office buildings and professional spaces
Retail and restaurant properties
Multi-family and apartment complexes
Warehouses and industrial facilities
Healthcare and institutional buildings

How do I know if I need professional fire damage restoration?
Any fire that produces visible smoke or soot inside a structure requires professional restoration, even if the flames were contained quickly. Soot is acidic, and household cleaning will not remove it from porous materials. Without proper restoration, smoke odor and staining will return weeks or months later.
How long does fire damage restoration take?
Small smoke and soot cleanup projects may take a few days. Major fire losses with significant structural damage can take several weeks or months when full reconstruction is required. Our technicians will provide a detailed timeline estimate during the initial assessment based on the scope of the damage.
Does homeowners' insurance cover fire damage restoration?
Most homeowners and commercial property policies include fire damage coverage. Coverage typically includes structural cleanup, content restoration, and reconstruction. We work with most major insurance carriers and can document the loss to support your claim from the first call to final restoration.
Can I enter my home after a fire?
Only after the fire department or a qualified professional has cleared the structure. Even after the flames are out, hidden hot spots, weakened structural elements, electrical hazards, and toxic soot residue can pose serious risks. Once cleared, limit your time inside until restoration begins.
Will smoke odor come back after restoration?
Properly performed fire restoration removes smoke odor permanently. Surface cleaning alone is not enough, because smoke penetrates porous materials at the molecular level. Our process uses thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators, or ozone treatments as appropriate to neutralize odors throughout the structure and contents.
Can my belongings be saved after a fire?
Many items can be cleaned and restored, including clothing, electronics, documents, photos, and furniture. The decision to clean or replace depends on the type of damage, the value of the item, and the cost of restoration. Our technicians will work with you and your insurance carrier to decide what gets cleaned, what gets stored, and what is replaced.
What is the difference between smoke damage and soot damage?
Smoke is the airborne byproduct of combustion that carries odor and fine particles throughout a structure. Soot is the solid residue that smoke leaves behind on surfaces. Both require professional cleaning, but smoke odor often requires additional deodorization steps after the soot is removed.
Do you serve commercial properties?
Yes. RW Services provides fire damage restoration for both residential and commercial properties throughout Florida's Space Coast and Central Florida. Our service area includes Titusville, Melbourne, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Mims, and east Orange County.
Do you handle the rebuild as well as the cleanup?
Yes. RW Services manages both the cleanup and the reconstruction phases of a fire loss. Working with one company through the full project keeps the timeline tight, the documentation consistent, and the responsibility for the final result in one place.

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