--- title: "Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup, Palm Beach & Broward | 1st Class Restoration" description: "Fire, smoke and soot damage cleanup for homes, restaurants and businesses in Palm Beach and Broward, including board-up and drying out firefighting water." url: https://1stclassrestore.com/fire-smoke-damage/ updated: 2026-10-22 --- # Fire and Smoke Damage Cleanup in Palm Beach & Broward 1st Class Restoration cleans up after fires in Palm Beach and Broward counties: board-up, removal of the water left by firefighting, drying, soot and smoke residue cleanup and odor treatment, for homes and businesses, including restaurants. Call (728) 233-1041, 24/7, for a free on-site estimate. ## Call us if you have: - Soot on walls, ceilings or belongings after a fire - Smoke odor that won't go away - Water damage from sprinklers or firefighting - A kitchen or electrical fire, even a small one - Broken windows or doors that need to be boarded up ## Key facts - **What we handle:** Board-up, firefighting water removal and drying, soot cleanup, removal of smoke-damaged materials and odor treatment - **Not included:** Structural repairs, rebuilding and roofing - **Service area:** Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida, plus parts of Miami-Dade County - **Hours:** 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call [(728) 233-1041](tel:+17282331041) - **Estimates:** Free on-site estimates. For mold, a free estimate is not a mold assessment. - **Florida mold licenses:** Mold Assessor MRSA5754 and Mold Remediator MRSR5743, held by Daniel J. Mustelier ([verify](https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp)) - **Payment:** You pay us directly. We don't bill insurance companies or handle claims; we provide documentation you can submit to your insurer. - **Ownership:** The restoration brand of 1st Class Facility Services, a veteran-owned company After a fire there are usually two problems: smoke and soot, and the water used to put it out. We handle both, so your property gets cleaned, dried and ready for repairs. ## What a fire leaves behind - Soot residue on walls, ceilings and contents. It's acidic and can stain and damage surfaces the longer it sits. - Smoke odor that gets into drywall, insulation, fabrics and ductwork - Water from hoses and sprinklers soaking floors and walls. In Florida's humidity, that water is a mold risk within days. ## Small fires count too A kitchen fire or an electrical fire can be put out in seconds and still leave smoke and soot in every room the air reached. For restaurants and commercial kitchens, a fast cleanup is the difference between closing for a day and closing for weeks. ## Cleanup, not construction We handle board-up, water removal, drying, soot cleanup and odor. We don't do structural repairs, rebuilding or roofing. Those need a licensed contractor, and we'll tell you up front when you need one. ## How we handle fire & smoke jobs 1. **Secure & assess** Board up openings if needed, then sort what can be cleaned from what has to be replaced. 2. **Remove water** Extract firefighting water and dry the structure. 3. **Clean soot** Remove soot and smoke residue from surfaces. 4. **Remove damaged materials** Take out burned and smoke-saturated materials that can't be cleaned. 5. **Treat odor** Deodorize once the residue causing the smell is gone. ## Fire & Smoke FAQ ### Is it safe to stay in my home after a small fire? Soot and smoke residue can irritate lungs, especially for children, older adults and anyone with asthma. Follow the fire department's guidance, and if there's heavy soot or a strong odor, limit time inside until it's cleaned. ### Can smoke odor be removed? In most cases, yes, but only by removing the residue causing it. Air fresheners and painting over soot just cover it up. Odor treatment works after surfaces are cleaned and damaged materials are removed. ### Why do I need water cleanup after a fire? Firefighting puts a lot of water into a building. If it isn't dried properly, you can end up with mold on top of the fire damage. ## Fire & Smoke Damage near you We serve Palm Beach and Broward counties, plus parts of Miami-Dade County. - [West Palm Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/west-palm-beach/) - [Boca Raton](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/boca-raton/) - [Delray Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/delray-beach/) - [Boynton Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/boynton-beach/) - [Jupiter](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/jupiter/) - [Palm Beach Gardens](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/palm-beach-gardens/) - [Wellington](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/wellington/) - [Fort Lauderdale](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/fort-lauderdale/) - [Hollywood](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/hollywood/) - [Pompano Beach](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/pompano-beach/) - [Coral Springs](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/coral-springs/) - [Pembroke Pines](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/pembroke-pines/) [All service areas](https://1stclassrestore.com/service-areas/) ## Other ways we can help - [Water Damage Restoration](https://1stclassrestore.com/water-damage-restoration/): Burst pipes, AC overflows, water heater failures and roof leaks. We find the source, remove the water and dry the structure. - [Mold Assessment](https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-assessment/): Licensed mold inspection and sampling, with a written report and protocol you can take to any independent licensed remediator. - [Mold Remediation](https://1stclassrestore.com/mold-remediation/): Licensed, contained mold removal: containment, HEPA air filtration, removal of affected materials and cleaning. - [Storm & Flood Damage](https://1stclassrestore.com/storm-flood-damage/): Hurricanes, tropical storms and flash flooding. Emergency board-up and tarping, water removal, drying and floodwater cleanup. - [Sewage Cleanup](https://1stclassrestore.com/sewage-cleanup/): Sewage backups, toilet overflows and drain line failures. Contaminated water removed, the area cleaned, sanitized and dried. ## Contact 1st Class Restoration - Phone: (728) 233-1041 (24/7) - Email: dan@1stclassfs.com - Website: https://1stclassrestore.com/ - Service area: Palm Beach County and Broward County, Florida - Florida licenses: Florida Mold Assessor License MRSA5754; Florida Mold Remediator License MRSR5743