Free visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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Wondering how much Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration costs? In West Palm Beach, it typically runs $3,500-$18,000 depending on the affected square footage, material type, and whether structural repairs are needed. Most emergency board-up and stabilization work begins within 2-4 hours of your call, with full restoration timelines ranging from several days to several weeks for complex rebuilds. Call (561) 290-5060 any time - a live person answers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no voicemail trees.
We’ve restored more than 12,000 homes since 2011, every one with a written price before work started and a documented record when the crew left. Alicia Brennan built Back to Dry Restoration around the documentation gap that costs homeowners their insurance claims - the missing moisture logs, the unsigned scopes, the photos that never got taken. With our Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in West Palm Beach, that gap is especially costly. The combination of our humid subtropical climate, salt-laden air from the Intracoastal, and the porous stucco and drywall common in homes built between 2015 and 2025 means smoke particles embed deep and moisture from fire suppression lingers. Without proper documentation, insurers deny secondary damage claims. We don’t let that happen.
Our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and licensed - their license numbers are available on request. Every job is quoted in writing before work begins, documented with a photo record on every visit, and covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise under The Haven Standard. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That’s not marketing language. It’s a signed guarantee.
What Our Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Service Includes
Fire Damage Cleanup
Fire damage cleanup is the controlled removal of charred structural materials, compromised insulation, and debris that create ongoing hazards and odor reservoirs. In West Palm Beach, we regularly see this need after kitchen grease fires in Flamingo Park condos and electrical panel failures in newer Wellington-built homes with aluminum wiring. Our crews document every removed material with photos tagged to room location, then produce a written scope for reconstruction - Haven Standard, Clause 1: written price before work begins.
Smoke & Soot Removal
Smoke and soot removal targets the acidic residue that etches glass, corrodes metal, and discolors painted surfaces within hours of a fire. The residue type matters: dry smoke from fast-burning wood, wet smoke from smoldering synthetics, and protein residue from kitchen fires each require different cleaning chemistry. We test surfaces with pH strips and select agents matched to the residue classification, then document the readings in your job file for insurance review.
Odor Removal & Deodorization
Odor removal and deodorization neutralizes smoke molecules that have penetrated porous materials - drywall, carpet padding, HVAC ductwork, and the soft furnishings common in West Palm Beach’s coastal contemporary homes. We deploy hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging systems, with vapor pressure differential monitoring to confirm that odor sources have been eliminated rather than masked. The psychrometric data - temperature, relative humidity, and dew point readings - goes into your daily drying log.
Contents Cleaning & Pack-Out
Contents cleaning and pack-out is the inventory, documentation, and off-site restoration of personal property affected by smoke, soot, or water from fire suppression. We photograph each item before it leaves your home, barcode it to a room-specific inventory, and clean textiles, electronics, and documents at our facility using ultrasonic and specialized drying chambers. Your adjuster receives the photo record and itemized list directly - no delays, no disputes about what was damaged.
Emergency Board-Up & Tarping
Emergency board-up and tarping secures compromised windows, doors, and roof sections against weather intrusion and unauthorized entry. In West Palm Beach, afternoon thunderstorms between May and October can pour water into a fire-damaged structure within hours, turning a contained fire loss into a secondary water and mold claim. Our crews carry pre-cut plywood and reinforced tarps sized for standard Florida roof pitches, with installation documented by timestamped photos.
Structural Fire Repair
Structural fire repair rebuilds load-bearing elements, wall assemblies, and roof structures that have been weakened by heat or removed during cleanup. This is scoped, scheduled, and priced in writing like a remodel - never same-day dispatch. We coordinate with your adjuster on code upgrade requirements, including Florida’s wind-load and moisture-barrier standards for post-2017 construction, and provide a written schedule before demolition begins.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
We’ve serviced hundreds of homes with HVAC systems from Carrier, Trane, and Lennox - the brands most commonly found in West Palm Beach subdivisions built during the 2015-2025 boom. Our technicians stock OEM filters and coil cleaning agents for these units, and we document the condition of your system’s ductwork with borescope camera photos before and after smoke remediation. If your ductwork requires replacement, that scope is written separately and approved before work proceeds.
We also work with Bosch and KitchenAid appliance suites, which we encounter frequently in the renovated historic homes of El Cid and the newer construction in Downtown West Palm Beach. Whether you have these brands or any other make, we can help. Our contents cleaning facility handles electronics from all manufacturers, and our structural repair crews are experienced with the fire-rated assemblies specified in Florida Building Code Chapter 7.
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- Visible soot on walls or ceilings. Soot is acidic and begins etching painted surfaces within hours. In West Palm Beach’s humidity, that etching accelerates. If you can wipe a dark film from a surface near the fire origin, the residue has already spread beyond the visible burn zone and requires professional removal.
- Persistent smoke odor after airing out the house. Smoke odor that remains after 24 hours of ventilation indicates that particles have penetrated porous materials - drywall, insulation, carpet pad, or HVAC ductwork. Masking with air fresheners drives particles deeper; proper deodorization requires controlled thermal fogging or ozone treatment with documented vapor pressure readings.
- Discolored or corroded metal fixtures near the fire. Smoke residue contains hydrochloric and sulfuric acids that corrode brass, copper, and steel within 48-72 hours. If your door hardware, light fixtures, or kitchen faucets near the fire origin show tarnishing or rust spotting, the same chemistry is attacking your home’s structural components.
- Water staining from fire suppression. The water that saved your structure is now a secondary threat. In West Palm Beach’s climate, drywall saturated during firefighting can reach mold colonization thresholds within 48-72 hours. We measure moisture content with pinless meters and document readings to IICRC standards, producing the drying logs your insurer requires for water damage coverage.
- Compromised roof, windows, or exterior doors. Fire damage to exterior envelope components exposes your home to weather intrusion and security risks. Our emergency board-up service secures these openings with documented photos, preventing the secondary damage claims that insurers routinely dispute when temporary protection was delayed.
Our Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Process - Step by Step
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Emergency response and site stabilization. When you call (561) 290-5060, a live person answers and dispatches a crew with board-up materials, moisture detection equipment, and personal protective gear. We arrive, secure the structure, and take timestamped photos of every room before anything is moved. This baseline documentation protects your claim from disputes about pre-existing conditions.
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Damage assessment and written scope. Our technicians test surfaces for residue type, measure moisture content in water-affected materials, and inspect HVAC systems with borescope cameras. We deliver a written price before any work begins - Haven Standard, Clause 1 - with line-item costs for cleanup, deodorization, contents handling, and structural repair. No scope-creep additions once the crew is inside.
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Contents pack-out and inventory. We photograph, barcode, and inventory every affected item, then transport cleanable contents to our facility. Your adjuster receives the photo record and itemized list within 24 hours. Non-salvageable items are documented separately with replacement cost research to support your personal property claim.
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Structural cleaning, deodorization, and drying. Crews remove charred materials, clean smoke residue with chemistry matched to residue type, and deploy hydroxyl generators or thermal fogging systems. For water-affected areas, we install professional-grade drying systems from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER, with daily moisture logs documenting progress to IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards. The psychrometric data - temperature, relative humidity, and vapor pressure differential - proves that materials reached dry standard before reconstruction begins.
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Reconstruction and final documentation. Structural repairs are scheduled and priced in writing, with permits pulled as required by West Palm Beach building codes. Upon completion, we deliver a final photo record, signed warranty under The Haven Standard, and your 365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything isn’t right, we make it right.
How Much Does Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Cost in West Palm Beach?
A typical emergency board-up and stabilization in West Palm Beach runs $800-$2,500 depending on the number of openings and roof area affected. Smoke and soot cleanup for a single room starts around $1,200-$3,500. Whole-house deodorization with contents pack-out typically ranges $4,500-$12,000. Structural fire repair, including drywall replacement, flooring, and painting, runs $8,000-$18,000+ for significant damage, with full kitchen or room rebuilds at the higher end.
Several factors move these numbers. The residue type - dry, wet, or protein - determines cleaning chemistry and labor intensity. The affected square footage and number of stories affect access time and equipment needs. Water damage from fire suppression adds drying days and moisture monitoring costs. Code upgrades required by West Palm Beach building officials, such as enhanced moisture barriers or wind-load improvements, are separate line items scoped in writing.
To avoid overpaying, get a written scope from any contractor before work begins - and bring it to us for a Free Second Opinion at no charge. We review competitor estimates against IICRC standards and flag missing line items that could become change orders later. Our written price is delivered before anyone starts work, every time, with no exceptions. That’s Haven Standard, Clause 1.
Every free estimate includes a documented photo record of the damage, moisture readings where water is present, and a written scope with line-item pricing. Call (561) 290-5060 to schedule - estimates are free, and there’s no obligation to proceed.
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Near West Palm Beach - Our Service Area
We respond to fire and smoke damage calls throughout Palm Beach County, with Palm Beach Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration crews arriving in 2-4 hours in West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, and Palm Beach. Response to Palm Beach Gardens, Greenacres, Lake Worth, and Wellington averages 3-5 hours. For Jupiter, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton, we coordinate arrival times based on traffic patterns along I-95 and the Florida Turnpike, with live updates from our dispatch team.
Our Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in North Palm Beach crews cover the barrier island communities and Intracoastal neighborhoods. For Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Royal Palm Beach, we maintain equipment staging at our western county depot for faster response to the equestrian district and newer subdivisions. Wherever you are in our service area, the same standards apply: written price before work begins, photo record on every visit, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving West Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Palm Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in West Palm Beach
Fire and smoke damage restoration is the professional process of cleaning, deodorizing, and rebuilding a structure after fire, smoke, or soot damage. It includes emergency board-up, contents pack-out, residue removal, odor neutralization, moisture drying from fire suppression, and structural repair. At Back to Dry, every phase is documented with photos and written scopes to IICRC standards, producing the evidence your insurance claim requires.
Emergency stabilization typically completes within 4-8 hours of our arrival. Smoke and soot cleanup runs 2-5 days for moderate damage. Whole-house deodorization with contents cleaning takes 1-2 weeks. Structural repairs are scheduled and scoped in writing, with timelines depending on permit approval and material availability - typically 2-6 weeks for significant rebuilds. We provide a written schedule before demolition begins, with daily progress photos. Call (561) 290-5060 for a timeline specific to your situation - estimates are free.
Costs range from $800-$2,500 for emergency board-up, $1,200-$3,500 for single-room cleanup, $4,500-$12,000 for whole-house deodorization with contents, and $8,000-$18,000+ for structural repair and rebuild. The residue type, affected square footage, water damage from suppression, and required code upgrades are the primary cost drivers. We deliver a written price before work begins on every job - Haven Standard, Clause 1 - and offer a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate. Call (561) 290-5060 for your specific quote.
Yes. We regularly clean and restore ductwork and components from Carrier, Trane, and Lennox systems, which are the most common brands in West Palm Beach homes built 2015-2025. Our technicians inspect ductwork with borescope cameras, document conditions with photos, and use cleaning agents matched to the residue type found. If replacement is needed, that scope is written separately and approved before work proceeds. Call (561) 290-5060 to schedule an assessment.
Yes. A live person answers every call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - no voicemail trees, no next-business-day callbacks while your home is exposed. Emergency board-up and stabilization crews deploy within 2-4 hours in the West Palm Beach area, with timestamped documentation from the first arrival. Call (561) 290-5060 any time.
Every job is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise under The Haven Standard: if it’s not done right, we make it right. This is a signed guarantee, not a verbal assurance. It covers workmanship and materials for one year from completion, with documented photo records supporting any warranty claim. We also provide a Free Second Opinion on any competitor’s written estimate at no charge, so you can verify scope completeness before committing. Call (561) 290-5060 with warranty questions.
Ensure the structure has been released by the fire department and utilities have been assessed for safety. Do not enter until cleared - compromised floors, unstable ceilings, and energized electrical systems are genuine hazards. Gather your insurance policy number and adjuster contact if available, but do not delay calling us for this; we coordinate directly with insurers on documentation format and delivery. Leave damaged items in place for our baseline photo record - moving them before documentation can compromise your claim. Call (561) 290-5060 and we’ll guide you through immediate steps while the crew is en route.
Schedule Your Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Service in West Palm Beach Today
Call (561) 290-5060 now. A live person answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll schedule your free estimate, deliver a written price before any work begins, and document every visit with a photo record. Every job carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise under The Haven Standard. No obligation, no scope creep, no surprises.
Written by Alicia Brennan, Owner at Back to Dry Restoration, serving West Palm Beach since 2011.