Smoke Damage Repair San Francisco Bay Area
Professional smoke damage repair and fire restoration across San Francisco and the Bay Area. IICRC FSRT certified, dry-ice blasting, hydroxyl odor elimination. Call (415) 529-5637.
Smoke damage is deceptive. While fire destroys what it directly contacts, smoke silently penetrates every corner of a structure — depositing acidic soot on surfaces, infiltrating HVAC systems, and embedding odor compounds deep into porous materials. Smoke damage repair requires specialized equipment and techniques that most general contractors simply don't have. Allied Restoration's IICRC FSRT-certified technicians have handled hundreds of smoke damage projects across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Why Smoke Damage Is Worse Than It Looks
Smoke damage is not limited to burned or visibly blackened areas. As smoke travels through a structure:
- Acidic soot begins etching metal, glass, and plastic surfaces within hours — causing permanent damage if not treated immediately
- Smoke travels through HVAC systems and deposits residue throughout every room, including rooms far from the fire
- Smoke odor penetrates wall cavities, insulation, furniture, and clothing — standard cleaning products cannot reach these deposits
- Protein residue from kitchen fires sears onto surfaces as a nearly invisible yellowish film that is notoriously difficult to remove
- Unspent combustible material in smoke residue creates a risk of secondary ignition
Our Smoke Damage Repair Process
Board-up and tarping to secure the structure. Full soot mapping throughout every room using specialized testing. Xactimate documentation begun immediately for insurance adjuster.
Dry-ice blasting removes soot from structural surfaces — including wood framing, concrete, and brick — without chemicals or moisture. HEPA vacuuming removes fine particulates from all surfaces.
Specialized soot cleaning agents for different surface types — dry-side cleaning sponges for painted surfaces, chemical cleaners for hard surfaces, ultrasonic cleaning for contents and personal items.
Hydroxyl generators break down smoke odor compounds at the molecular level — safe to operate while occupants are present. Thermal fogging penetrates the same pathways smoke traveled. Ozone treatment for severe cases.
Fire sprinkler and firefighting water extracted and dried. Mold prevention treatment applied. Concurrent water restoration to prevent secondary mold growth during smoke remediation.
Xactimate estimate submitted to insurance. Rebuild to pre-loss condition — framing, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and finish work. One company handles everything from cleanup through rebuild.
Types of Smoke Damage We Treat
- Structural fire smoke damage — residential and commercial structure fires
- Kitchen fire damage — protein fires from cooking leave a distinctive greasy residue requiring specialized treatment
- Wildfire smoke infiltration — smoke from distant wildfires enters through HVAC systems and building gaps
- Cannabis and tobacco smoke — chronic exposure creates embedded odor requiring professional deodorization
- Electrical fire smoke — highly corrosive residue that requires immediate treatment
- Vehicle fire damage — garage fires often damage the attached structure through smoke infiltration
Will Smoke Smell Go Away on Its Own?
No — smoke odor does not dissipate on its own over time. Smoke particles that have penetrated building materials will continue to off-gas for months or even years without professional treatment. Opening windows and using air fresheners temporarily masks the odor but does not remove the embedded compounds. Allied Restoration's combination of thermal fogging and hydroxyl generation reaches the same pathways the smoke traveled and neutralizes the odor compounds at a molecular level — permanently eliminating the smell rather than covering it.
What Our Clients Say
4.9 stars · 87 Google reviews · Bay Area homeowners and property managers
"Pipe burst at 11pm on a Sunday. Allied had a crew at my Pacific Heights condo within 45 minutes. They were professional, thorough, and handled everything with my insurance. Couldn't have asked for better."
"We had significant mold in our crawl space — Allied found it during a routine inspection, gave us a clear scope and price, remediated it professionally, and cleared it on the first test. Honest company."
"Our restaurant had a grease fire. Allied handled the board-up, smoke cleanup, and full reconstruction. They worked nights and weekends to minimize our closure time. Back open in 3 weeks."
What Does Fire Damage Restoration Cost in San Francisco?
| Scope | Typical SF Bay Area Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small kitchen fire (smoke only) | $2,000–$8,000 | Cleanup and deodorization |
| Single room fire | $8,000–$25,000 | Cleanup + reconstruction |
| Partial structure fire | $25,000–$100,000 | Major structural work required |
| Total loss / large structure | $100,000+ | Full rebuild — full Xactimate scope |
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