Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Downers Grove, IL

After a fire in Downers Grove

Think of a fire job in two halves. The first half is cleanup: tearing out what burned, cleaning soot off what survived, drying the water from the hoses, and running HEPA air scrubbers the whole way through. Odor control belongs to that half too, done by removing the materials that absorbed the smoke and sealing the stained surfaces that remain. The second half is the rebuild, and ONIT Solutions does that as well.

We cover Downers Grove from I-88 and I-355, and Ogden Avenue, Butterfield Road and Main Street take us across the village. Where an older Downers Grove house still has plaster walls, the hard plaster surface usually cleans better than drywall paper does, but soot works into the cracks. We decide wall by wall whether to clean the plaster, skim coat it, or replace it with drywall, and the estimate shows which.

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration by ONIT Solutions

Fire restoration work in Downers Grove

Clearing out burned material

Drywall, plaster, insulation, flooring and trim that the fire ruined come out and leave the property with the debris.

Soot cleaning

We clean soot off walls, ceilings, woodwork and cabinets that are worth keeping.

Plaster walls handled wall by wall

Plaster that survived gets cleaned, skim coated or replaced, depending on how deep the soot and cracks go.

HEPA scrubbers and sealing

HEPA air scrubbers run while we work, and stained framing gets sealed so the smell is not built back into the walls.

Drying the firefighting water

We extract the water, make flood cuts, dry the wall cavities, and take daily moisture readings you get copies of.

Rebuilt to match

Drywall, insulation, floors, cabinets, trim and paint go back to match what was there.

How a Downers Grove fire job is run

We start with a free walkthrough and a written estimate, line by line, in the pricing format carriers use. The daily equipment rates are on paper before setup, and every machine comes out once its area reads dry. If your carrier's scope misses something we found, we explain it and send a supplement. Rebuild days get booked around the dates we gave you, and the job ends with a walkthrough.

A written estimate before any work
Plaster cleaned, skimmed or replaced as needed
Daily equipment rates on paper
Supplements sent for missed damage
Rebuild booked on the days we said
A final walkthrough together

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration estimate in Downers Grove

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Downers Grove: questions

What should I do before you get there?

First, wait for the fire department to tell you the house is clear. Do not try to wipe soot off anything, because that smears it into the surface. Photograph every room and the damaged contents, and call your carrier to open the claim.

Do you work in towns around Downers Grove?

Yes. Westmont, Lisle, Woodridge and Lombard are all on our route for fire and smoke work.

Do I need a permit for the rebuild in Downers Grove?

If the rebuild touches framing, wiring or plumbing, the village will usually want one. We pull it where it is required and schedule the inspections.

When can you get started?

Call or text (815) 585-1750 at any time. We answer around the clock and dispatch as soon as we can, and the full schedule goes in writing with your estimate.

Can old plaster walls be saved after a fire?

Often, if the plaster is still bonded and the soot has not soaked deep into cracks. We test-clean a section and tell you whether we recommend cleaning, skim coating or replacement before it goes on the estimate.

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Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Downers Grove