Fire Damage Restoration

Our fire damage restoration services include emergency board-up and security, damage assessment and documentation, debris removal, structural stabilization, smoke and soot removal, odor elimination, content restoration, complete reconstruction, and insurance claim assistance. We serve residential and commercial clients throughout Schenectady, Albany, Saratoga, Amsterdam, Troy, and surrounding areas. Our compassionate approach recognizes the emotional trauma of fire loss while delivering professional restoration that rebuilds properties and lives.

Emergency response begins immediately after fires are extinguished. We provide 24/7 emergency service to secure properties with board-up services that prevent unauthorized entry, weather damage, and further loss. We tarp damaged roofs, board broken windows and doors, and secure properties while restoration planning begins. Rapid response minimizes additional damage and begins the recovery process.

Damage assessment documents the full extent of fire damage for insurance claims and restoration planning. We thoroughly inspect all areas, documenting structural damage, smoke and soot penetration, water damage from firefighting, contents damage, and all affected systems. Our comprehensive documentation includes photographs, detailed notes, and inventories needed for insurance claims. We identify items and materials that can be restored versus those requiring replacement.

Odor elimination addresses persistent smoke odors that survive initial cleaning. Smoke odors penetrate porous materials and can persist for years without proper treatment. We use professional deodorization techniques including thermal fogging, ozone treatment, hydroxyl generators, and sealing of porous materials. Our approach eliminates odors at their source rather than masking them. Complete odor elimination is essential to making properties livable again.

Content restoration salvages fire-damaged belongings when possible. We inventory contents, pack out restorable items, clean and restore them using specialized techniques, and return them after property restoration is complete. Restoration techniques include dry cleaning, wet cleaning, foam cleaning, and specialized processes for electronics, documents, and valuable items. Items beyond restoration are documented for insurance claims.

Water damage restoration from firefighting efforts is often extensive. Water used to extinguish fires saturates building materials and contents. We extract standing water, implement structural drying, dehumidify affected areas, and prevent mold growth. Water damage restoration follows the same protocols as other water damage situations, using professional equipment and monitoring to ensure complete drying.

Code compliance is essential in fire restoration. Building codes often require upgrades when repairing fire damage, including electrical system updates, smoke detector installation, and structural improvements. We handle all permitting, ensure code compliance, and coordinate required inspections.

Temporary housing assistance helps displaced families and businesses. We can recommend temporary housing resources and work efficiently to minimize displacement duration. For commercial clients, we expedite restoration to reduce business interruption.

Salvage and preservation prioritizes saving important items including family heirlooms, photographs, documents, and valuable possessions. We employ specialized restoration techniques and work with restoration specialists for particularly valuable or sensitive items.

Our fire damage restoration is performed by trained technicians using industry-best practices and professional equipment. We maintain appropriate licenses and insurance, follow health and safety protocols, and stand behind our restoration work.

When fire damages your Upstate New York property, call Chris Construction Co Our comprehensive fire damage restoration services, compassionate approach, and insurance expertise help you recover and rebuild. Contact us for emergency fire damage restoration.