Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Montgomery, IL

Montgomery fire and smoke cleanup, then the rebuild

A house fire leaves you with burned materials, soot on almost everything nearby, a smoke smell that will not leave and water from the fire hoses. We take those in order. Burned materials come out first, soot is cleaned off the surfaces that can be saved while HEPA air scrubbers run, and the materials holding odor are removed and the remaining surfaces sealed. The water gets extracted and dried, and then the rebuild puts the rooms back.

We cover Montgomery on both sides of the Kane and Kendall county line, along Route 30, Route 31 and Orchard Road and out to the Fox River. If the fire in your Montgomery home started in the basement, at a furnace, water heater or dryer, smoke rises through the stairway, the floor openings and the ductwork into the living space above. We check the registers and the rooms over the basement for soot. Leave the furnace fan off until the system has been looked at, so it does not keep moving soot through the house.

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What fire restoration covers in Montgomery

Taking out what burned

Charred framing, drywall, flooring and anything else the fire ruined is removed and hauled off.

Soot on walls, ceilings and registers

Saved surfaces are cleaned, including the area around heat registers where soot collects.

HEPA air scrubbing

Air scrubbers run during cleanup to capture soot before it settles again.

Removing the smell

Insulation, carpet and pad that took on smoke are removed, and the framing that stays is sealed.

Drying the hose water

Basements and floors soaked by firefighting are extracted and dried, with daily readings.

Rebuilding the rooms

Framing, drywall, insulation, flooring, trim and paint go back to match the house.

Montgomery fire restoration, how it runs

Each job begins with photos of every room and an estimate itemized in the format insurance carriers use. Before we set up drying and air equipment, the daily rates are written down for you. You get the same photos, readings and estimate the carrier gets, and we will meet your adjuster at the house on request. Any change is priced and approved by you in writing before we do it, and the rebuild closes with a walkthrough.

Phones and texts answered 24/7
Rooms over the basement checked
Equipment rates written down first
Moisture readings every day
Your adjuster met at the house if asked
Walkthrough when the rebuild is done

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration estimate in Montgomery

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

FAQ

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Montgomery: questions

What should I do before you get to my Montgomery house?

Stay out until the fire department clears it. Do not wipe soot, because it smears and sets. Leave the furnace fan off, photograph every room and call your carrier to open the claim.

Will the Montgomery rebuild need a permit?

It usually does when framing, wiring or plumbing is replaced. We pull the village permit and schedule the inspections. Cleanup and drying usually do not need one.

How long until the house is put back together?

Drying and cleanup come first, for as long as the daily readings say it takes. Then the rebuild is booked around the dates we give you once the scope is approved.

Do you cover towns near Montgomery?

Yes. Aurora and Oswego are in our area as well. Call or text (815) 585-1750.

Can soot be cleaned off everything?

Not all of it can be. Hard, sealed surfaces like painted walls and trim often clean well. Porous materials like insulation, carpet and unsealed wood that soaked up smoke usually have to be replaced.

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Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Montgomery