Thirty Years of Repairing Fire Damaged Homes and Businesses in NE Ohio

We are Restoration Experts

  Both licensed and bonded, and we have decades of experience rebuilding the livelihood of business owners and homeowners that have suffered fire and smoke damage across Northeast Ohio.  Our extensive warehouse of equipment is ready to serve the restoration needs of our Akron Neighbors, meaning we can quickly get a team to your location with all the materials and manpower needed.

  We act directly with your insurance company, all you must do is begin the claims process and sign the required documents, we will handle everything else!  From the moment we arrive on scene, we work with the fire department to examine how severely damaged the property is, and any risks associated with entry.  We take photographs for the insurance companies and work with adjusters as they are sent to the scene, so that everyone is all on the same page and understands the scope of damage and the plans for repairs.

The Fire Restoration Process

The first step after putting out the fire is to remove any standing water left in the home or office.  We use large pump trucks that move massive amounts of water, and where most needed, deploy fans and dehumidifiers to areas that are wet but not damaged by flames - If the entire building is declared as a loss, drying and dehumidifying are not applicable because the structure cannot be saved as it is.  Next, we board up entry points to the home or office building to prevent unauthorized entry.

Once we finish spotting areas of concern and blocking off entry to outsiders, we create your unique damage assessment report, in which we take all the images of the fire and water damage and determine the total damage caused by the fire to your property along with the value of it.  The report also helps to collaborate with insurance companies, providing valuable documentation of each type of damage, to ensure a fair settlement is paid out.  Once the damage assessment is done, we can get to work.

Frame and Foundation Repair in a Fire Damage Building

After the damage assessment report is completed, the heavy lifting starts.  Heavy machinery and dump trucks will remove and haul away the rubble and parts that cannot be saved in the home or business. 

This step is important because it gets us to where we can see the bare-bones structure and begin with reconstruction of the most critical architecture, the foundation and frame of the building. 

Machinery is brought in to dehumidify the wet areas so that mold does not begin to grow.  Smoke odors are removed with specialized ventilation machines, and our team does a deep cleaning of the areas with soot and ash.  After the final smoke damage clean up, we can move onto restoring functions to the home or business.

Restoring Function to the Fire Damage Home, Business, or Office

Once the frame and foundation are cleaned, repaired, and declared fit, we can begin on the equally important functions of the building: the plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, windows and doors. 

• Plumbing made from copper, or the much older galvanized steel, will general be alright after heat and flame damage but will still be inspected for damages.  PVC and PEX pipes take damage from heat and flames and melt, meaning these will need to be thoroughly inspected and replaced with new hoses, pipes, and fittings. 
  

• Electrical wires have a coating on them, to protect against crossed currents, prevent corrosion, and increase the lifespan of the wire inside.  These coatings will melt under high heat, and so all electrical connections need to be tested for shorts and inspected for visual damage, replacing those that are damaged beyond safe functionality.

• The HVAC system is next on our list of functions, and needs to be thoroughly cleaned inside and outside, because no one wants a blast of soot whenever they turn on the air!  We employ vacuums with massive suction capabilities, and wands with bristles or belts that spin rapidly and dislodge any clinging particles.  Then, cleaning agents are added that kill lingering odors inside the duct work, ensuring that only good, clean air will be pumped into your rebuilt home.