Commercial Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration

Fire restoration generally begins with an assessment and emergency securing of the property. Technicians document conditions, board up vulnerable areas, inventory salvageable contents, and address smoke, soot, moisture, and damaged materials. Non-salvageable materials may be removed before cleaning and structural repairs begin. DRYFAST also prepares estimates, supports insurance documentation, and provides progress updates throughout restoration.

The property owner or responsible property representative typically arranges cleanup, often with support from an insurance carrier and a professional restoration company. DRYFAST can secure the property, document damage, inventory belongings, clean affected areas, and coordinate repairs. Commercial property managers should follow their emergency procedures and avoid disturbing damaged areas before a qualified technician evaluates them.

Yes. DRYFAST provides commercial smoke and fire damage restoration, including property securing, inventory documentation, contents recovery, cleaning, removal of damaged materials, estimating, and construction repairs. Technicians follow IICRC Standard Guidelines and keep property representatives updated as work progresses. The appropriate restoration scope is established after the affected building and contents are assessed.

Yes. DRYFAST provides 24-hour emergency board-up services for affected properties. Teams can secure openings and install locks when needed to help reduce unauthorized access, theft, weather exposure, and additional loss. Property representatives should contact the team promptly after a fire so the building can be evaluated and secured before restoration work proceeds.

DRYFAST can inventory and photograph salvageable belongings, including furniture, electronics, artwork, and other contents. Items may be transported to a climate-controlled warehouse for restoration to their original condition or as close as possible. The team also identifies items requiring disposal, helping property owners and insurers maintain organized documentation during the claim and recovery process.

Yes. DRYFAST supports insurance claim repairs by documenting affected property, preparing estimates for restoration stages, and using Xactimate estimating software commonly used by insurance companies. The team communicates progress during the project and helps coordinate restoration and construction work. Coverage decisions remain with the insurance carrier, while DRYFAST provides restoration documentation and repair support.

Employees and property representatives should avoid cleaning or moving damaged materials until a DRYFAST certified technician evaluates the site. Smoke residue, soot, moisture, and structural damage can extend beyond visible areas, and uncoordinated cleaning may affect documentation or spread contamination. A professional assessment helps determine what can be safely cleaned, restored, removed, or documented for a claim.

Yes. DRYFAST provides restoration estimates and offers affordable restoration services for customers who do not have insurance coverage. Commercial property owners can request an initial consultation and estimates for the property. The team can explain the anticipated restoration stages, document affected areas, and coordinate available fire, smoke, board-up, contents, and construction services.