Articles and guides on fire damage from our Charlotte restoration team.
In most cases you cannot stay home during the first phase of fire restoration due to odor, dust, pack-out, and security issues. Learn when it's unsafe, how ALE pays for housing, and when you can return.
Yes, fire is a standard covered peril on homeowners insurance. Learn what dwelling, contents, and ALE coverage pay for, the claim process, and how direct billing keeps your out-of-pocket to the deductible.
Fire damage restoration in Charlotte typically runs $20,000 to $80,000 for a kitchen fire and $250,000+ for a whole-house loss. See real ranges, cost drivers, and how insurance covers it.
The first 48 hours after a house fire decide how much you can save. Here is exactly what to do, in order: stay safe, call your insurer, secure the home, and what never to touch.
Smoke smell lingers because it soaks into porous materials and HVAC ductwork. Here is why DIY masking fails and the professional methods that actually remove fire odor for good.
Soot is acidic and reactive, and wiping it the wrong way smears and sets it permanently. Learn the types of soot, the health risks, and the professional process that actually removes it.
