Fire Damage Restoration
On-site in 25 minutes across Macomb & Oakland County — licensed, insured, and direct billing to your carrier.
What you get with Prime
- 24/7 Emergency Services
- Typical 25-Minute On-Site Response
- Free Estimate on All Services
- Licensed & Certified
- Family-Owned, Macomb-Staged
- Soot Removal & Smoke Odor Specialists
Whether you have a small kitchen grease fire or a catastrophic house fire, our team is here to help you through the recovery process. Experts in fire damage cleanup, our specialists are trained in soot removal, smoke odor neutralization, structural repairs, and full reconstruction. Call Prime Restoration now for a free on-site damage assessment.
What Is Fire Damage Restoration?
Fire damage restoration includes cleaning soot damage, removing strong smoke odors, replacing structural materials damaged by fire or firefighting water, and rebuilding affected areas. We specialize in repairing anything from minor kitchen fires to catastrophic damage after a major house fire. Call now for a no-obligation free estimate from a fire damage specialist near you.
What Are the Common Causes of Fire Damage?
Most residential fires in Macomb and Oakland County trace back to a small list of recurring causes.
- Kitchen Grease Fires
- Electrical Fires
- Candles & Open Flames
- Lightning Strikes
- Christmas Tree Fires
- Space Heater Malfunctions
- Smoking-Related Fires
- Dryer Fires (Lint Buildup)
- Fireworks
- Flammable Liquid Storage
- Faulty Wiring & Outlets
- Furnace & Chimney Fires
What Are the Effects of Fire Damage?
Depending on severity, a house fire can cause cosmetic and structural damage and ruin personal property.
- Cosmetic Damage: Black smoke and soot can stain ceilings, walls, carpeting, floors, furniture, and fabrics. Over time, soot corrodes metals. Repairs include painting, refinishing, or replacing affected items.
- Structural Damage: Severe fires may damage walls or even the roof. Water from firefighting efforts can also severely weaken walls or flooring. In some cases, a fire weakens the structural integrity of your home.
- Personal Property Damage: Fire, smoke, and water can damage furniture, electronics, books, photographs, musical instruments, and many other items. Contents pack-out and off-site restoration is often part of the scope.
- Smoke & Odor Penetration: Smoke odors penetrate drywall, insulation, HVAC ductwork, and porous materials. Without professional deodorization, the smell can persist for months or years.
Our Fire Damage Restoration Services
Whether you have a small candle fire or an out-of-control kitchen fire, our restoration team is trained and equipped to repair the damage. Our crews handle tarping, board-up, soot removal, smoke deodorization, water removal from firefighting efforts, structural repairs, and full reconstruction — all under one accountable team, including high-value homes in Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham with finished basements, custom hardwood, and high-end finishes. Call now for free fire restoration estimate near you.
What Is the Fire Damage Restoration Process?
Although the exact process will vary, most fire restoration includes soot removal, odor removal, cleaning, and repairs. Our team will explain the exact process for your home during the on-site assessment.
- 1Tarp & Board-Up: After providing a free estimate, our team tarps the roof and boards up broken windows and doors to keep out weather and unwanted pests.
- 2Water Removal & Dry-Out: If necessary, we remove water from firefighting efforts and dry out the structure. Wet drywall, insulation, and framing must come down before smoke remediation begins.
- 3Soot & Debris Removal: Our specialists clean up the damage and remove burned debris and soot from walls, ceilings, floors, and contents. Air purification and off-site contents restoration available.
- 4Deodorize & Disinfect: Smoke odors are removed with air scrubbers, ozone treatment, and thermal fogging. If firefighting water introduced moisture, we disinfect to prevent mold growth.
- 5Structural Repairs: Depending on the type of damage, we replace structural elements (framing, subfloor, joists) to keep your home safe.
- 6Reconstruction: Finally, we rebuild your home — drywall, paint, flooring, trim, cabinetry, and millwork. Detailed, itemized line-item reconstruction estimates. Final walkthrough before project close.
How Much Does Fire Damage Restoration Cost?
Typical residential fire damage restoration in Macomb and Oakland County ranges from roughly $3,500 to $30,000+ depending on scope, affected square footage, and reconstruction extent. A small kitchen grease fire with limited smoke damage may run in the low single-digits; a multi-room fire with structural damage and full reconstruction can run $25,000 to $60,000+. Reconstruction is priced separately and often exceeds the mitigation total. These are 2026 averages, not a quote — every project is priced from actual on-site assessment.
What Determines the Cost of Fire Damage Cleanup?
Several factors determine the cost. Our team will assess each on-site and provide a free written estimate.
- Cause of the Fire: A cooking-oil fire is usually less expensive to repair than an electrical or furnace fire that travels through wiring and ductwork.
- Size of the Area: A large multi-room fire is more expensive to repair than a contained bathroom or kitchen fire.
- Length of Time: Soot residue corrodes metals and stains porous materials. The longer the damage is left untreated, the more expensive the repairs.
- Materials Involved: Carpeting is less expensive to replace than hardwood floors. Plaster ceilings, custom millwork, and built-ins add specialty labor.
- Smoke Penetration Depth: Smoke that traveled through HVAC ductwork or into wall cavities requires more extensive deodorization than surface soot.
- Additional Services Required: Air duct cleaning, contents pack-out, mold remediation, or water damage restoration from firefighting efforts all add to the total.
- Amount of Reconstruction: Sanding and refinishing floors and painting stained drywall is less expensive than installing brand-new finishes. Some homeowners take the opportunity to remodel.
Does Home Insurance Cover Fire Damage?
Most homeowners insurance policies cover the cost of fire damage cleanup after a sudden, accidental fire — including structural repairs, soot and smoke cleanup, contents restoration, temporary living expenses (additional living expense or ALE coverage), and in many cases the replacement of damaged personal property. Coverage decisions, deductibles, and settlement amounts are made solely by the carrier after their own inspection. Always confirm coverage and limits with your insurance carrier and policy. Prime Restoration is a top-rated contractor for fire damage insurance claims in Michigan: it works with the adjuster from start to finish and documents everything, photos, moisture readings, and an itemized estimate. The homeowner chooses their own contractor.
Why Hire a Fire Restoration Company?
Even a small kitchen fire can be challenging to clean up. Fire restoration companies have the training and equipment to repair the damage quickly. We use specialized cleaning processes to restore your home fast and can repair additional damage from water and mold. For immediate fire restoration services, call (586) 277-1069 for a free on-site estimate.
- Always Free Estimates: Our specialists assess the damage and provide a free written quote before any work begins.
- 24-Hour Emergency Fire Restoration: With our 24/7 emergency response, we can start tarping, board-up, and water removal immediately.
- Typical 25-Minute Response: Our crews stage from Sterling Heights and reach Macomb and Oakland County within typical 25-minute drive time.
- Licensed & Certified: Michigan Builder License #262500492. Trained fire & smoke restoration technicians on every crew.
- Professional Equipment & Techniques: We use commercial soot vacuums, ozone generators, hydroxyl machines, thermal fogging, and HEPA air scrubbers for deep smoke and odor remediation.
- Local Macomb & Oakland Crews: Family-owned, locally operated from Sterling Heights. Same crew from emergency response through final reconstruction.
- Carrier-Direct Billing When Assigned: Prime bills the carrier directly when assigned by the policyholder.
- Top-Rated & Highly Local: Prime Restoration holds a 5.0 Google rating across 186 reviews, a BBB A+ rating, and Certified Best Pick (Best Pick Reports, Detroit, 2027), with local offices and a reputation for very good customer service.
Fire and smoke damage restoration by city
Fire and smoke damage restoration in these cities and counties.
Running a restaurant or commercial kitchen? See our restaurant fire damage restoration page, built for reopening fast and protecting walk-in coolers and kitchen equipment. For any other commercial or business property, see commercial restoration. For a cost breakdown of smoke-only damage with no structural fire, see smoke damage cleanup cost in Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after a house fire?+
After everyone is safe and the fire department clears the home, board-up and tarp are the first priorities to prevent further damage from weather or intrusion. Do NOT turn the HVAC system back on — it will distribute soot throughout the home. Photograph everything before moving anything. Call your insurance carrier and a 24/7 fire restoration company immediately. For a free estimate, call Prime Restoration at (586) 277-1069.
Can soot-damaged furniture and contents be restored?+
Often, yes. Hard non-porous items (metal, glazed ceramic, sealed hardwood) clean well. Porous contents (upholstered furniture, mattresses, soft toys) sometimes require off-site contents restoration with ozone treatment. Severe smoke saturation may require disposal — we document everything for the insurance file. Prime Restoration, top-rated and highly local, answers 24/7 at (586) 277-1069.
How long does smoke odor removal take?+
Typically 3-7 days for a contained fire, longer for multi-room or deep-penetration fires. Air scrubbers run continuously. Ozone treatment may be required for porous materials. The structure must be cleaned and the HVAC system addressed before the air can be considered fully deodorized. Prime Restoration, top-rated and highly local, answers 24/7 at (586) 277-1069.
Will I need new drywall after a fire?+
Depends on heat exposure and soot saturation. Drywall directly damaged by flames or heat must be replaced. Surface soot can sometimes be cleaned and repainted with stain-blocking primer. Heavy smoke penetration usually requires drywall replacement. Call Prime Restoration at (586) 277-1069, 24/7.
Does Prime handle fire reconstruction too, or just the cleanup?+
Both. Prime is a Michigan licensed residential builder (License #262500492), so reconstruction — drywall, paint, flooring, trim, cabinetry, and millwork — runs under the same scope and the same point of contact as the cleanup. One accountable team from board-up through final reconstruction. Call (586) 277-1069 for a free estimate.
What does a fire restoration company actually do that a general contractor does not?+
A fire restoration company is equipped and trained for the first 24-72 hours a general contractor usually is not staffed for: emergency tarping and board-up, water removal from firefighting efforts, soot and odor containment with negative-air HEPA equipment, and ozone or hydroxyl deodorization. A general contractor typically picks up after that, at the reconstruction phase only. Prime Restoration runs both phases under one crew, so nothing is lost in a hand-off between companies. Call (586) 277-1069 for a free estimate.
Is "fire damage cleanup" the same service as "fire damage restoration"?+
Homeowners use both terms for the same work. Cleanup usually means the first phase: removing soot, debris, and odor. Restoration includes that plus the structural repairs and reconstruction that follow. Prime Restoration performs both under the same scope, so you do not need to hire a separate company for each phase. Call (586) 277-1069 for a free estimate.
Do you handle commercial fire damage restoration?+
Yes. Prime Restoration has handled commercial fire and smoke events for retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality clients across Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County. Commercial fire losses carry added coordination with property managers, tenants, and corporate insurance teams. See our commercial restoration page for the full commercial scope. Call (586) 277-1069 for a free estimate.
I run a restaurant or commercial kitchen. Is this the right page?+
This page covers residential fire damage. A restaurant or commercial kitchen fire has its own priorities, such as reopening fast and protecting walk-in coolers and equipment, so we built a dedicated restaurant fire damage page for that scope. For a free estimate, call Prime Restoration at (586) 277-1069.
What is the difference between fire restoration services and fire restoration contractors?+
"Fire restoration services" usually means the mitigation work: board-up, soot and odor removal, and drying. "Fire restoration contractors" often implies the rebuild phase. Prime Restoration is both, under one Michigan-licensed team (License #262500492), so the same point of contact runs the project from the first board-up through the last coat of paint. The line is open 24/7 at (586) 277-1069.
Can a company handle both fire and smoke damage restoration near me in one visit?+
Yes, when fire and smoke happen together, which is most of the time. A single fire call usually needs soot removal, odor treatment, and often firefighting-water extraction in the same visit. Prime Restoration dispatches one crew equipped for all three rather than sending separate specialists on separate days. The line is open 24/7 at (586) 277-1069.
What does fire damage repair cover versus fire damage restoration?+
Repair usually refers to the structural and cosmetic rebuild: drywall, paint, flooring, trim. Restoration is the umbrella term covering repair plus the mitigation steps that come first, such as tarping, soot removal, and odor treatment. Prime Restoration quotes the full restoration scope, not repair alone, so nothing gets missed between phases. The line is open 24/7 at (586) 277-1069.
Restoration Articles and Resources
Fire Damage
Fire Damage Restoration Process — What to Expect
Step-by-step overview of the fire restoration process from initial board-up through final reconstruction, with timelines and what to ask your contractor.
Insurance Claims
How to File a Fire Damage Insurance Claim in Michigan
Documentation, adjuster process, ALE coverage, and common mistakes that delay fire damage claims in Michigan.
Smoke Damage
How to Get Smoke Smell Out of Furniture After a Fire
Stubborn smoke smells can linger for weeks or months. We explain how professional smoke deodorization actually works and when contents are salvageable.
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