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Fire & Smoke Damage

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.

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
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)
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.

Our process

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.

Questions

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.

Where we work

Fire & Smoke Damage near you

We serve Palm Beach and Broward counties, plus parts of Miami-Dade County.

All service areas

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