Fire and water damage in San Diego. The combined recovery.
After a structure fire, fire suppression water leaves a second disaster. Smoke and soot ride the moisture into the walls. We handle the combined scope, water mitigation, soot and smoke cleanup, odor neutralization, and rebuild coordination. One contract, one timeline, one insurance claim.
What's included in this service?
- Emergency board-up and security of the structure
- Suppression water extraction and structural drying
- Soot removal: dry sponge, wet wipe, HEPA vacuum
- Wall and ceiling cleaning per smoke type (protein, synthetic, natural)
- Hydroxyl and ozone deodorization
- Contents pack-out and off-site cleaning when needed
- HVAC duct cleaning to remove smoke residue
- Coordination with the rebuild for total restoration
When do you need this service?
- After a kitchen, electrical, or candle fire
- After a wildfire damaged the home with smoke or embers
- After a vehicle fire damaged a garage or attached structure
- Following a small contained fire that triggered the sprinkler system
- Persistent smoke smell after a previous fire that wasn't fully restored
What do homeowners ask about Fire + Water?
Why do I need water restoration after a fire?
Fire crews use a lot of water. Even a contained kitchen fire can generate hundreds of gallons of suppression water that runs into walls, floors, basements, and lower levels. Smoke and soot then ride that moisture deeper into the structure. Skipping the water side leaves a mold problem on top of the fire damage.
Will my insurance cover everything?
Fire is one of the most-covered perils on homeowners insurance, almost everything fire-related is covered, including suppression water damage, smoke, soot, contents loss, and additional living expenses while you can't live in the home. Wildfire causes are covered the same way. We work with all major carriers on fire claims.
Can the smoke smell really be removed?
Yes, with proper protocol. Soot has to be physically removed first, then sealing primer applied to remaining surfaces, then hydroxyl or ozone treatment for ambient odor. Skipping any step leaves residual smell. We don't paint over smoke damage, that traps it for the future buyer to discover.
How long until I can move back in?
For a small contained fire, 4-8 weeks. For a major structural loss, 4-9 months including rebuild. Your additional living expenses (ALE) coverage on the policy pays for housing during this time, so use it.
Where do we offer Fire + Water in San Diego County?
We provide fire + water in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
Examples of the kind of feedback we work to earn on every job. Verified reviews from real customers live on our Google Business Profile and Yelp pages.
Called at 11 p.m. when our water heater let go in the garage. Truck was here in under an hour, water out before midnight, fans and dehus running by 1 a.m. Direct billed our insurance. Couldn't have asked for more.
Found mold behind the laundry-room baseboard during a remodel. They contained the area, set up scrubbers, removed the affected drywall, and brought in an independent tester for the clearance. Done right, no shortcuts.
Slab leak under the kitchen. They worked alongside our plumber, dried the cabinets in place with InjectiDry, and saved us from gutting the whole kitchen. Daily moisture readings sent to our adjuster.
Need fire + water in San Diego County?
Call for a free quote. Most work scheduled within the week.