Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in La Grange, IL

Fire and water damage after a La Grange house fire

Water from fighting a fire can do as much damage as the fire itself, and we handle both. Burned and soaked materials come out, soot gets cleaned off what can be saved, and HEPA air scrubbers run while the crew works. The smell is controlled by removing what absorbed it and sealing the smoke-stained surfaces that stay. Once every floor reads dry, ONIT Solutions rebuilds.

We reach La Grange by I-294 and Ogden Avenue, and La Grange Road and 47th Street take us through the Cook County village, downtown and past the Metra station. If your house is a two-story with a basement and the fire was upstairs, the water used to put it out comes down through the first-floor ceiling and on into the basement. We take readings on every level below the fire, open ceilings and walls where the water sits, and dry the wall cavities.

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration by ONIT Solutions

Fire restoration in La Grange, floor by floor

Every level checked for water

We take moisture readings on each floor below the fire, down to the basement.

Ceilings and walls opened where water sits

Wet drywall and insulation come out, and wall cavities get dried in place.

Burned material removed

Charred drywall, framing, flooring and trim come out and leave with the debris.

Soot cleaned off what can stay

We clean soot from walls, ceilings, woodwork and cabinets that held up.

HEPA scrubbing and odor sealing

HEPA air scrubbers run during the work, and smoke-stained framing gets sealed before it is closed in.

Rebuild, floor by floor

Drywall, insulation, flooring, trim, cabinets and paint go back once each level reads dry.

How a La Grange fire job is run

We start by walking every floor, photographing the damage and taking moisture readings, and you get copies of all of it. Before the drying equipment goes in, you see the daily rates in writing, and we check each machine every day. The estimate is itemized in the pricing format insurance carriers use, and we can meet your adjuster at the house. When the rebuild is done, we walk it with you floor by floor.

Moisture readings on every level
Daily rates in writing before setup
Machines checked every day
An itemized estimate for your carrier
Copies of every photo and reading
A floor-by-floor final walkthrough

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration estimate in La Grange

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

FAQ

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in La Grange: questions

What should I do before you get there?

Wait for the fire department to clear the house. Do not wipe soot off walls or furniture, because it smears into the surface and is harder to clean afterward. Photograph each room and every damaged item, then call your insurance carrier to open the claim.

Do you work in towns near La Grange?

Yes. La Grange Park, Western Springs, Hinsdale and Burr Ridge are all on our route for fire and smoke damage.

Does a fire rebuild in La Grange need a permit?

Rebuild work that touches framing, wiring or plumbing usually does. We pull it from the village where it is required and schedule the inspections.

How long does the drying take after a fire?

It runs until the readings say every level is dry, and each machine comes out once its area reads dry. The rebuild schedule follows in writing. Call or text (815) 585-1750 to get started.

Why are you drying the basement when the fire was upstairs?

Because the water used on the fire runs down through the house. Wet ceilings, insulation and wall cavities below the fire need drying, or they stay wet behind the new drywall.

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Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in La Grange