Fire Damage Restoration Reno & Lake Tahoe, NV & CA

Wildfire smoke and ash in homes that did not burn

Fires such as the Pinehaven Fire in southwest Reno, the Little Valley Fire in Washoe Valley and the Caldor Fire around Lake Tahoe sent evacuations and heavy smoke across the region. Smoke and soot residue can settle in attics, ducts and insulation even when flames never reach a house, so ask for an inspection before moving back in.

Firefighting water in freezing weather

Water used to fight a fire soaks drywall, insulation and flooring. In a Sierra winter, a damaged roof or broken windows leave that wet structure exposed to freezing temperatures. We board up, extract the water and dry the structure quickly so the damage does not grow.

Wood stoves, chimneys and winter heating

Cold seasons mean wood stoves, fireplaces and space heaters running for months. Snow on vents and flues can raise carbon monoxide risk, according to the North Tahoe Fire Protection District. Keep vents clear and have heating equipment checked after any fire or smoke event.

The scope depends on what burned, how far the smoke traveled, and how much water was used. Protein residue from a kitchen fire cleans differently from the dry soot of a paper or wood fire, and synthetic materials leave an oily residue that smears if it is handled wrong. We test surfaces before cleaning and write a room-by-room scope for your adjuster.

A small kitchen fire may take a few days of cleaning and deodorization. A larger fire with structural damage moves into demolition and reconstruction, which can take several weeks or more depending on materials and permits. We give you a schedule at each stage and update it as the work progresses.