Fire Damage Restoration — Salem, OR to Longview, WA
Serving the entire I-5 corridor — Salem, Woodburn, Portland, Vancouver, Kelso, Longview, and every city and town in between.
Get a Free Damage AssessmentA fire loss isn't one problem — it's four stacked on top of each other: flame damage where the fire burned, heat damage well beyond the flames, smoke and soot contamination through far more of the structure than most owners expect, and water damage everywhere firefighting reached. A restoration plan that only addresses the visible burn area fails on the other three, which is why 'cheap and fast' fire cleanups so often end in homes that smell like smoke a year later or claims that run out of money mid-project.
Our process starts with a free, written damage assessment covering the entire structure — burn area, adjacent rooms, wall and ceiling cavities, attic, crawlspace, HVAC, and exterior. That document becomes the backbone of your insurance claim: adjusters scope what's documented, and hidden damage that isn't documented early becomes a disputed supplement later.
From there, mitigation proceeds in the correct order: structural stabilization and board-up, water extraction and drying, removal of charred and unsalvageable materials, soot-specific cleaning of every affected surface, odor source removal and sealing, and HVAC decontamination. Then — unlike restoration-only companies — we roll straight into the rebuild under the same contract: permits, framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, and finishes.
One contract and one project manager from first call to final walkthrough means no handoff gap between the cleanup company and a general contractor, no finger-pointing between vendors, and one accountable schedule your family can plan around.
Fire Damage Restoration — Frequently Asked Questions
What does fire damage restoration include?
Everything between the fire truck leaving and you moving back in: emergency board-up, water extraction and structural drying, demolition of unsalvageable materials, smoke and soot cleaning, odor elimination, contents pack-out and cleaning, insurance documentation, and full reconstruction. At FireRemodel all of it runs under one contract instead of being split across a mitigation company and a separate builder.
How fast should restoration start after a fire?
Within 24–72 hours. Acidic soot begins permanently etching metal, glass, and finishes within days, and firefighting water can start feeding mold growth within 24–48 hours. Even if you're still processing what happened, getting the property assessed, boarded up, and drying immediately protects both the structure and the value of your claim.
Do you work directly with my insurance company?
Yes. We document the loss to insurance-industry standards, walk the property with your adjuster, and handle supplements when hidden damage surfaces during work. You keep full control — and the legal right to choose your own contractor — while we handle the paperwork burden.
Can you restore homes with severe structural damage?
Usually. A structural engineer evaluates what's genuinely compromised versus surface-charred. Many badly burned homes are rebuilt from the surviving structure and foundation at a cost well below teardown-and-rebuild. When a rebuild-in-place doesn't pencil, we tell you that too, with numbers.
Which areas do you cover?
The full I-5 corridor from Salem, OR to Longview, WA — including Keizer, Woodburn, Wilsonville, Oregon City, Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, Vancouver, Battle Ground, St. Helens, Kelso, and every city and town in between. See the complete service locations list.
Is the initial assessment really free?
Yes — free, written, photo-documented, and yours to keep whether or not you hire us. It typically takes 60–90 minutes on site, and it routinely surfaces damage that would otherwise have been missed in the initial insurance scope.
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Tell us what happened. We'll walk your property, document every trace of fire, smoke, and water damage, and give you a clear written scope you can take straight to your insurance company — no obligation, no pressure.
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