Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in New Lenox, IL

New Lenox fire and smoke damage restoration

Call us after the fire department leaves, and the first visit is a walk through every room to see where the fire burned, where the smoke went and where the water ended up. From there, burned and heat-damaged materials are removed, soot is cleaned off what can be saved and HEPA air scrubbers run while we work. The smoke smell is handled by removing the materials that absorbed it and sealing what stays. The water from firefighting is dried with daily readings, and the rebuild follows.

We cover New Lenox along I-80, Route 30, Cedar Road and Laraway Road, with the Old Plank Road Trail crossing town. If the fire in your New Lenox home started at a fireplace, smoke that backs into the room leaves soot across the ceiling, the wall above the mantel and the rooms that open onto it. We clean the room and the spaces around it, replace what the heat damaged inside the house, and rebuild the drywall and trim around the opening. The chimney itself needs a chimney professional to inspect it before the fireplace is used again.

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration by ONIT Solutions

What we do after a New Lenox fire

A full walk of the house

We check every room for fire, smoke and water, not just the room that burned.

Tear-out

Materials the fire burned or the heat warped are removed and hauled off.

Soot cleaning

Ceilings, the wall above the mantel and the rooms around it are cleaned where they can be saved.

HEPA air scrubbers

We keep filtered scrubbers running in the work area until the soot cleaning is done.

Smoke odor control

Insulation, carpet and pad that hold the smell come out, and what stays is sealed.

Rebuild

Drywall, the trim around the fireplace, flooring and paint are rebuilt to match.

How a New Lenox fire restoration job runs

Photos of every room come first, then an itemized estimate in the format insurance carriers use. You see the daily equipment rates in writing before anything is set up, and we check that equipment every day until the readings show dry. If the adjuster wants to meet at the house, we will be there, and if their scope misses damage, we write a supplement and explain it to you. Changes get your written approval before they are done, and the job wraps with a final walkthrough.

24/7 answer by phone or text
Every room checked, not just one
Soot cleaned around the fireplace and beyond
Equipment checked until readings show dry
Supplements written and explained
A final walkthrough with you

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration estimate in New Lenox

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

FAQ

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in New Lenox: questions

What should I do before you get to the house?

Wait for the fire department to clear the house. Do not wipe soot from walls, furniture or the mantel, because it smears in. Photograph every room and the damage, and call your insurance carrier to report the fire.

Will New Lenox require a permit for the rebuild?

Rebuild work that replaces framing, wiring or plumbing usually does. We pull the village permit and schedule the inspections. Cleanup and drying usually do not.

How long does fire cleanup take?

That depends on how much of the house the smoke reached and how wet it got. We read moisture daily, pull the equipment when it is dry, and book the rebuild on dates we give you.

Do you cover towns near New Lenox?

Yes. Mokena, Frankfort, Lockport and Homer Glen are all in our area. Call or text (815) 585-1750.

Can I pick my own contractor for a fire claim?

You usually can, even if your carrier suggests someone. We write the estimate in the format carriers use and meet the adjuster at the house if they want. We cannot promise what the carrier approves, but we explain every line.

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