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Fire damage restoration is the process of removing soot, smoke residue, and water left behind after a fire, then repairing the structure so your home is safe to live in again. Keegan Water Damage Restoration has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2005, and every fire job runs to The Garrison Standard: written price before work starts, background-checked technicians in uniform, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every repair. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights and weekends. If you’re standing in a smoke-damaged home right now, call (361) 317-7269 and we’ll walk you through the first steps while dispatch gets a crew moving, or read The Complete Fire Damage Restoration Guide for Los Angeles Homeowners to understand what comes next.

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Fire Damage Restoration Company

Fire Damage Restoration Company is a term homeowners search when they need a single crew that can handle the full scope of fire recovery: board-up, soot cleanup, odor treatment, structural repair, and water extraction from firefighting efforts. Keegan Water Damage Restoration does exactly that. We document every job in a format built to support your insurance claim, and we put the price in writing before any work begins. Fire damage restoration typically runs $3,200 to $12,500 depending on the size of the affected area, with smoke-only jobs landing lower and structural rebuilds higher, so consider DIY vs Professional Fire Damage Restoration: What’s Safe to Do Yourself before deciding how to proceed. We run professional-grade equipment from XPOWER and B-Air, and our drying and extraction work follows IICRC standards.

Board-Up and Site Security

After a fire, open walls and broken windows leave your home exposed to weather, animals, and trespassers. We board and tarp the structure on the first visit so the scene is secure before cleanup starts. This step also protects your insurance claim by preventing additional damage after the fire is out.

Documentation for Your Adjuster

Every fire job gets a written scope of loss with photo documentation of the damage, the materials affected, and the work completed. You won’t have to chase us for paperwork when your adjuster asks. We format everything to slot directly into a standard insurance claim file.

Smoke Damage Restoration

Smoke Damage Restoration is the specialized work of removing smoke particulates and odor from walls, ceilings, flooring, cabinets, and HVAC systems after a fire. It’s often needed even when the flames never touched a room, because smoke travels through the whole house. Keegan Water Damage Restoration uses HEPA filtration and desiccant drying, which pulls moisture and odor out of the air and materials at the same time. Smoke damage restoration typically costs $2,800 to $9,400 depending on how far the smoke traveled and whether ductwork is involved. We clean and seal surfaces, not just spray deodorizer over them.

Room-by-Room Surface Cleaning

We use dry-chem sponge techniques on walls and ceilings where wet cleaning would smear soot deeper into the pores. Hard surfaces get cleaned with appropriate agitation, and porous materials that can’t be saved get documented and removed. The goal is to leave the home ready for primer and paint, not just visually improved.

HVAC and Ductwork Evaluation

Smoke gets pulled into return vents and forced through the duct runs, which means the smell can come back weeks later if the ducts aren’t addressed. Our crew checks the HVAC system for smoke deposits and odor saturation. When duct cleaning or replacement is needed, we document it and include it in the written scope.

Fire Damage Repair

Fire Damage Repair is the structural and finish work that comes after cleanup: replacing drywall, insulation, framing members, flooring, and fixtures that the fire damaged or that water from the fire department soaked through. Keegan Water Damage Restoration handles this in-house as part of the full fire restoration scope, so you get one crew and one written price instead of managing three contractors. Fire damage repair typically runs $4,500 to $15,000 or more depending on the square footage affected and whether load-bearing framing is involved. We won’t start a repair until the affected materials are dry and the scope is agreed in writing.

Structural Assessment First

Before any rebuild happens, we check what’s actually compromised. Charred framing can look worse than it is, and water-damaged framing can look fine while losing strength. We document the condition of every affected member so the repair scope matches what the structure actually needs.

In-House Rebuild Crews

Subcontracting fire repair work is where schedules slip and prices move. Keegan keeps the rebuild phase under the same roof as the cleanup phase, so the crew that removed the damaged material is the crew putting it back. That continuity keeps the 365-Day Done Right Promise simple: one team owns the whole job.

Fire Damage Cleanup

Fire Damage Cleanup is the first phase of restoration, the part where soot, ash, debris, and water are physically removed from the home so the real scope of damage becomes visible. Keegan Water Damage Restoration sends uniformed, background-checked technicians who document every affected surface before they touch it. Fire damage cleanup typically costs $1,800 to $7,000, with the final number driven by square footage, the type of fire, and how long the residue has been sitting. A live person answers our phone 24/7, and we can typically get a crew dispatched within hours, not days, for our Fire Damage Restoration in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Soot Classification and Handling

Not all soot is the same. Protein fire soot from a kitchen fire is greasy and nearly invisible, while synthetic soot from burning plastics is thick and chemically aggressive. We identify the soot type before choosing the cleaning method, because the wrong chemical reaction can set the stain permanently.

Contents Cleaning and Pack-Out

Your belongings get affected too, not just the walls. We clean restorable contents on site when possible and document what’s beyond saving so your insurance claim reflects the real loss. Every item moved is logged, photographed, and accounted for.

Smoke Odor Removal

Smoke Odor Removal is the process of eliminating, not masking, the smell that lingers in building materials and soft goods after a fire. It requires more than air freshener and open windows, because smoke molecules embed in porous surfaces and off-gas for months. Keegan Water Damage Restoration uses thermal fogging and hydroxyl generation, the same technology used in professional restoration work nationwide. Smoke odor removal typically costs $1,500 to $6,500 depending on the size of the home and how deep the odor penetrated. We treat the source, not just the air.

Thermal Fogging for Deep Penetration

Thermal fog creates a heated vapor that matches the particle size of smoke, letting it follow the same path the smoke took into walls and textiles. The fog neutralizes odor molecules it contacts. This works where surface cleaning alone fails, and we document it in the claim file.

Surface Sealing After Treatment

Some materials hold smoke odor even after aggressive treatment. For those, we apply a smoke-sealing primer that locks remaining odor molecules behind a barrier. This is the difference between a home that smells clean for a week and one that stays clean for the life of the paint.

Fire and Water Damage Restoration

Fire and Water Damage Restoration is the combined service needed after most structural fires, because the water used to put out the fire is often as destructive as the fire itself. Keegan Water Damage Restoration handles both in one scope, one crew, and one written price. The water phase uses professional-grade drying equipment from Injectidry and XPOWER, and the fire phase follows the same documentation standard as every Keegan job. Combined fire and water restoration typically runs $6,000 to $18,000 depending on how much water soaked into the structure before the fire was out. Trying to handle these separately creates gaps in coverage and arguments between contractors.

Water Extraction and Drying First

Fire crews can dump hundreds of gallons into walls, ceilings, and floor cavities. We extract standing water and run drying equipment with psychrometric monitoring, which means we track humidity and moisture levels daily until the materials hit the dry standard. Mold starts forming in 24-48 hours in wet, warm conditions, so this step moves fast.

One Scope of Loss for the Whole Job

Your insurance adjuster gets one document that covers both the fire damage and the water damage, from first extraction to final paint. That means fewer back-and-forth questions and no gaps where one contractor’s scope ends and another’s should have started. The price in that document is the price you pay, guaranteed in writing.

Soot Removal

Soot Removal is the targeted cleaning of the fine black powder that coats surfaces after a fire. It’s more delicate than it looks, because soot is oily, acidic, and gets ground into walls and fabrics if wiped with water or ordinary cleaners. Keegan Water Damage Restoration uses dry-cleaning sponges and specialized HEPA vacuums to lift soot without smearing. Soot removal as a standalone service typically runs $900 to $4,200 depending on the affected square footage and surface types. We treat soot as what it is: a chemical residue that requires the right process, not elbow grease and dish soap.

Ceiling and Wall Soot Lifting

Ceilings hold soot differently than walls because heat rises and deposits the finest particles up high. We start with dry-chem sponge work that lifts soot without pushing it deeper into the drywall paper. Then we assess whether sealing primer is needed before repainting.

Furniture and Fixture Soot Cleaning

Light fixtures, countertops, and furniture all collect soot differently depending on their material. Metal and glass clean up fast; upholstery and finished wood need gentle handling to avoid staining. We evaluate each surface and clean it accordingly, documenting what responds and what needs replacement.

Brands We Service

Keegan Water Damage Restoration runs professional-grade restoration equipment from XPOWER, B-Air, and Injectidry on fire damage jobs where drying and air movement are part of the scope. XPOWER air movers and B-Air units give us the CFM we need to dry saturated framing and insulation after the fire department finishes. Injectidry systems handle the hard-to-reach areas inside wall cavities and under cabinetry where fire hoses pushed water.

Whether the equipment on site is XPOWER, B-Air, Injectidry, or any other professional make, our technicians know how to run it to IICRC standards and document the results. The brand matters less than the process, and our process is the same on every job.

Signs You Need a Pro Right Now

• You smell smoke weeks after the fire was out. That means odor molecules embedded in porous materials are off-gassing, and they won’t go away on their own. The longer they sit, the harder they are to remove. Call us at (361) 317-7269 and we’ll explain what’s causing it.
• Soot is spreading when you try to clean it. Wiping soot with a wet cloth smears the oils and pushes the stain deeper into paint and drywall. Once it’s smeared, it’s harder to remove cleanly. Stop wiping and start with a professional assessment.
• Water from the fire department soaked through ceilings or floors. Trapped water in cavities starts growing mold within 24 to 48 hours. That turns a fire job into a fire-and-mold job, which costs more and takes longer. Extraction now is cheaper than remediation later.
• Your insurance adjuster is asking for documentation you don’t have. A professional restoration company provides a written scope of loss with photos and material logs that make the claim process go through cleanly. Without it, the adjuster is guessing, and the homeowner usually loses.
• You see charred framing or sagging drywall. Fire damages structural materials in ways that aren’t visible from the surface. Sagging drywall means the ceiling cavity is holding water, and charred framing may no longer carry the load it’s supposed to. Both need a structural assessment before anyone paints over them.

Our Process, Step by Step

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   Initial assessment and board-up. The crew arrives, walks the property with you, and documents the full scope of damage with photos and written notes. We secure the structure with board-up and tarping where needed, and we answer every question you have before anything gets touched.
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   Water extraction and drying setup. If firefighting water is present, we extract standing water and place drying equipment with daily psychrometric readings. This step follows IICRC standards and runs until the affected materials hit the dry standard, not until the clock runs out.
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   Soot and smoke removal. We clean affected surfaces using soot-type-specific methods, thermal fogging for odor, and HEPA filtration for airborne particles. Every surface is documented as cleaned, sealed, or removed in the claim file.
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   Repair and rebuild. The damaged materials that can’t be saved get removed and replaced in-house, from drywall and insulation to flooring and fixtures. The written scope you received before work started is the scope we build to, nothing added without your sign-off.
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   Final walkthrough and guarantee. We walk the finished job with you, review the documentation package for your insurance claim, and put the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If anything fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge.

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Where We Work

Keegan Water Damage Restoration serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local crews dispatched to run every job to The Garrison Standard. Each location is independently owned and operated within the Garrison Partners family. When you call, a live person answers no matter where the property is, and the crew that shows up operates under the same written-price policy and the same 365-Day Done Right Promise that has governed every Keegan job since 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Damage Restoration

Schedule Your Fire Damage Restoration Service Today

Call (361) 317-7269 and you’ll reach a live person who can walk you through the first steps and get a crew dispatched. The estimate is free, the written price never moves, and every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. One call, one scope, one team standing behind the work for a full year.

Written by Shane Pruitt, Owner at Keegan Water Damage Restoration, serving homeowners nationwide since 2005.