Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Minooka, IL

Fire and smoke restoration in Minooka

Our work begins once the fire department has cleared the house and handed it back. We remove the burned materials, clean soot off the surfaces worth saving, and run HEPA air scrubbers so the fine particles are not left hanging in the air. Smoke odor lives in the materials it soaked into, so those come out, and the framing that stays gets sealed. After that, ONIT Solutions rebuilds what was lost.

We cover Minooka off I-80 and Route 6, with Ridge Road and McLindon Road taking us through town. The village crosses Grundy, Kendall and Will counties, and that matters when the rebuild needs a permit, because the issuing office depends on your address. If your home has an open two-story foyer or family room, smoke rises through it and settles on the upstairs ceilings and walls. We check the second floor even when the fire stayed downstairs.

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration by ONIT Solutions

Inside a Minooka fire restoration

Tear-out of burned material

Charred drywall, insulation, carpet and trim come out, and we haul the debris away.

Soot removal

We clean soot from ceilings, walls, cabinets and other hard surfaces that do not need replacing.

HEPA scrubbers running

Air scrubbers with HEPA filters run while we tear out and clean, so soot does not settle back on what we just cleaned.

Sealing for odor

Smoke-stained framing and subfloor that stay in the house get sealed before the rebuild covers them.

Drying after the hoses

We run extraction, air movers, dehumidifiers and wall-cavity drying, with moisture readings every day until it is dry.

Putting the house back

Framing, drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinets, trim and paint go back in, matched to what was there.

Estimates and scheduling in Minooka

Before work starts you get an itemized estimate written in the pricing format insurance carriers use, along with copies of our photos. If the carrier's scope leaves out damage we found, we explain it and send a supplement. Extra work that turns up after a wall is opened gets priced in writing and waits for your approval. At the end of the rebuild we walk every room with you.

Itemized estimate before work starts
Supplements sent when the carrier misses damage
Hidden damage priced in writing first
Your own copies of photos and readings
Daily equipment rates shown before setup
A room-by-room final walkthrough

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration estimate in Minooka

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

FAQ

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Minooka: questions

What should I do before your crew arrives?

Do not go back inside until the fire department clears the house. Resist the urge to wipe soot, because it smears and sets into the surface. Photograph everything, damaged rooms and belongings alike, and call your carrier to report the claim.

Who issues the rebuild permit in Minooka?

It depends on your address, since Minooka crosses three county lines. We confirm whether the village or a county office handles yours, pull the permit where it is required, and schedule the inspections.

Do you take fire calls near Minooka?

Yes. Channahon, Shorewood and Joliet are on our route, and the 24/7 line at (815) 585-1750 takes calls and texts for all of them.

How long will the drying equipment run?

Until the moisture readings show the house is dry, and no longer. We check the equipment every day and pull each machine once its area reads dry.

Do I get a copy of the estimate, or just the insurance company?

You get it, along with copies of the photos and moisture readings. Call or text (815) 585-1750 if you want to talk through the claim.

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Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Minooka