Oakland Park & Fort Lauderdale · Florida licensed, MRSR2307
Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration in Fort Lauderdale
On site in 60 minutes, 24/7. IICRC Fire and Smoke Restoration certified, with soot removal, odor control and structural repair handled end to end.
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Anyone who has been affected by a fire can tell you that it is a traumatic event. If you experience a fire-related tragedy, you will need a professional fire restoration company to help you recover.
Fire damage is especially dangerous due to its toxic nature. Whenever materials like glue and solvents used in construction burn, they release toxic gases which can be extremely dangerous.
Do not handle fire cleanup on your own. Call Tri-County All Restorations for help and to protect yourself and your loved ones in the aftermath. Our trained professionals can act quickly to stop and prevent further destruction from smoke, fire and water damage.
We’ve included helpful fire damage tips on this website. For more information on the restoration process or to speak with one of our experts, contact us here.
Free Damage Assessment and Estimate
Tell us what happened. We respond 24/7, and there is no charge for the assessment.
Trusted Fire and Smoke Damage Experts in Fort Lauderdale
Why Fire Damage in Fort Lauderdale Is Rarely Just Fire
By the time the fire is out, three separate kinds of damage are already underway, and in South Florida the clock on two of them runs faster than most owners expect. These are the patterns we deal with most on Broward fire jobs.
The water that put it out
Firefighting water soaks into subfloor, wall cavities and insulation. In our humidity that becomes a mold problem within 24 to 48 hours, which is why we start extraction and drying on a fire job, not just soot removal.
Smoke travels further than the fire
Smoke migrates around plumbing stacks and electrical runs and settles behind walls in rooms that never saw flame. In a Galt Ocean Mile or Coral Ridge condo it moves through shared chases into neighbouring units entirely.
Your air handler spreads it
If the AC ran during or after the fire, soot is now in every duct in the property. Air handler and duct cleaning is part of the job here, not an upsell, and skipping it is why smell returns weeks later.
Salt air and acidic soot
Soot is acidic. Combined with coastal humidity it etches metal, appliances, electronics and AC coils, and the damage compounds every day it sits. This is the part of a fire loss that gets worse purely from waiting.
Kitchen and protein fires
A stovetop fire leaves almost nothing to see, and coats every surface in a residue that ordinary cleaning smears rather than removes. Owners often try to clean it themselves first, which makes the professional job harder.
Older Fort Lauderdale housing
Much of Victoria Park, Sailboat Bend and Colee Hammock is pre-1978. Cutting out fire-damaged plaster and painted trim in those homes falls under EPA lead-safe rules, and we hold the Lead Renovator certification for it.
Comprehensive Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Services in Fort Lauderdale
Emergency Board-Up and Tarping
After fire damage, securing your property is the first critical step to prevent further loss or exposure.
We provide:
Emergency board-up of windows, doors, and structural openings
Roof tarping to protect against rain and debris
Temporary fencing and property stabilization
Smoke and Soot Damage Cleaning
Smoke and soot can seep deep into surfaces and materials. We specialize in deep cleaning and restoration after a fire.
We provide:
Surface cleaning for walls, ceilings, and floors
Furniture, upholstery, and textile smoke removal
Specialty cleaning for electronics and valuables
Structural Fire Damage Repair
Fires often cause significant structural damage. Our team repairs and rebuilds to return your home or business to a safe, livable state.
We provide:
Framing, drywall, and insulation replacement
Roof, floor, and ceiling structural repairs
Complete rebuild services if necessary
Smoke Odor Removal
Floodwater can carry debris and contaminants. We clean and sanitize affected areas for safety and peace of mind.
We provide:
Debris removal and wet material disposal
Interior flood cleanup and disinfection
Odor neutralization and air quality treatment
Content Cleaning and Restoration
We identify hidden leaks using advanced diagnostic tools before they lead to mold, rot, or further structural damage.
We provide:
Thermal imaging to detect water inside walls and ceilings
Moisture mapping and leak tracing
Roof, plumbing, and HVAC water intrusion detection
Fire Damage Cleanup and Debris Removal
Water damage can leave behind harmful bacteria and unpleasant odors. We disinfect and restore clean indoor air.
We provide:
EPA-registered antimicrobial surface treatments
Air scrubbing and odor removal equipment
Deodorizing after sewage or floodwater exposure
We Test the Smoke Before We Clean It
Not all smoke residue is the same, and cleaning the wrong way sets the stain rather than lifting it.
We test affected areas to identify which residue we are dealing with: wet or dry smoke, protein, or fuel oil soot. Each needs different chemistry and a different method. A dry-smoke residue that responds to sponge cleaning will smear permanently if it is treated as wet smoke.
That testing step is also what keeps the claim honest. It tells the adjuster what actually has to be replaced and what can be restored, which usually means less demolition and a smaller loss.
What To Do Before We Arrive
Quick action matters after a fire, but attempting the cleanup yourself usually costs more than it saves. Acidic soot sets permanently into the wrong surface, and heat-damaged wiring is not always visible. Call us first. In the meantime, these four precautions protect both your property and your claim.
Four precautions worth taking now
Affordable Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration in Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park
Preferred Contractor With Three Claims Companies
Preferred contractor status with CodeBlue, Nexus and Direct Claims Management, covering more than 40 insurance carriers.
We bill your carrier directly, work with the adjuster, and document the job with photographs and video throughout so the claim is supported.
Transparent Pricing & Free Estimates
No hidden fees and no pressure. Every fire and smoke job includes a free on-site assessment, a formal written proposal before work starts, and a scope you can hand to your adjuster.
Emergency Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Assistance Available 24/7
Day or night, we’re ready to help. No matter when disaster strikes, our team is available 24/7 to restore your home or business.
Licensed, and You Can Check
Florida requires a state license to remediate mold. Most homeowners do not know that, and it is the fastest way to tell a real remediator from a general contractor with a fan. Ours is below. Verify it yourself at MyFloridaLicense.com.
You are more than a customer to me. You are my neighbor.
Gary Ackel
Owner, Tri-County All Restorations. Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, and the licensed mold remediator on every job we run.
Questions Fort Lauderdale Property Owners Ask After a Fire
These are the questions we answer on the phone most often in the days after a fire. If yours is not here, call and ask. There is no charge for a straight answer.
Do not re-enter until the fire department clears the structure, and do not turn the power back on yourself. Call your insurer to open the claim, then call us. Our first job is emergency board-up and tarping to secure the property and keep weather out, because most policies require you to prevent further damage once the fire is out.
Because the fire was put out with water. A fire that burns for fifteen minutes can take thousands of gallons to extinguish, and that water ends up in the wall cavities, the ceiling of the room below, and the slab. In South Florida humidity, mold can start in that water within 24 to 48 hours, so extraction and drying begin before any cleaning does.
It can be removed permanently, but only if the residue is removed rather than masked. Odor comes back when someone deodorizes without cleaning what is inside the wall cavities and the duct runs. We identify the soot type first, clean to that chemistry, then treat the air handler and ductwork so the system is not redistributing it.
Far more gets restored than most people expect. Clothing, upholstery, and hard goods go out for contents cleaning and come back. What genuinely cannot be saved is photographed and itemised for the claim, so you are paid for it rather than simply losing it.
Smoke follows air. It travels through the air handler, rises inside wall cavities, and settles on cooler surfaces well away from the fire. Salt air on the coast makes the acidic residues more corrosive, so metal fixtures, wiring and electronics can be damaged in rooms that look untouched.
Fire is one of the most consistently covered perils on a homeowners policy, and that cover normally extends to the smoke damage beyond the burn area and the water used to extinguish it. Those two are the parts most often underscoped. We hold preferred contractor status with CodeBlue, Nexus and Direct Claims Management, bill your carrier directly, and document the full scope for the adjuster.
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