Fire Damage Restoration and Repair
A fire can turn your life upside down in an instant, leaving behind structural damage, lingering smoke odors, and overwhelming uncertainty about what comes next. Acting quickly is essential to minimize further damage and begin the recovery process. That’s why PHC Restoration provides 24/7 emergency fire damage restoration services in Central North Carolina, including Raleigh, Lillington, Sanford, Fayetteville, and the surrounding communities. We make sure you get the help you need—when you need it most.
With over 50 years of experience and IICRC-certified professionals, we have the expertise to handle every aspect of fire damage recovery. We understand how stressful this time can be, which is why our team is committed to working efficiently and guiding you through the process with compassion. When you choose PHC Restoration, you’re not just hiring a restoration company—you’re gaining a trusted, local partner dedicated to helping you rebuild and move forward.
Common Causes of Fire Damage
Fires can cause extensive structural damage and leave behind hazardous smoke, fire residue, and water damage. No matter the cause, fire restoration is a complex process that requires professional expertise to ensure your property is fully restored and safe for occupancy.
PHC Restoration provides comprehensive smoke and fire damage restoration services, addressing both visible damage and hidden hazards like fire residue contamination, lingering odors, and moisture from firefighting efforts.
Electrical Fires
Electrical fires often ignite behind walls or in ceilings, where faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or damaged electrical components spark combustion. These fires burn intensely, charring structural materials and releasing smoke that seeps into porous surfaces. Firefighting efforts can lead to additional water damage restoration needs, while residual fire residue and burned insulation may pose respiratory risks. Professional restoration includes removing damaged materials, neutralizing smoke odors, and ensuring the affected area is safe for reoccupation.
Grease and Kitchen Fires
Kitchen fires, especially those involving grease, spread rapidly and produce thick, black smoke that coats surfaces in stubborn fire residue. Cooking fires can severely damage cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and ventilation systems, while airborne grease and smoke particles can contaminate adjacent rooms. Specialized contents cleaning is often necessary to restore salvageable items, and professional odor remediation ensures lingering odors are fully removed.
Dryer Lint Fires
Lint buildup in dryer vents and ducts is a common fire hazard that leads to rapid ignition and extensive smoke damage. These fires often affect laundry rooms, attics, or entire ventilation systems, leaving behind a thick layer of fire residue and potential structural damage. PHC makes sure no damage is left uncovered during inspection and provides a thorough restoration plan for every impacted area of your property.
Lightning Strikes
A lightning strike to your home and business can spark electrical systems or ignite your roof, nearby trees, and other structures. These fires can spread rapidly—leading to extensive fire and smoke damage. Restoring your property from a lightning strike often involves repairing your electrical systems, replacing structural components, and eliminating smoke residue.
Lithium-ion Battery Fires
Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in electronics, e-bikes, and power tools, can overheat and ignite when damaged or improperly charged. These fires burn at high temperatures and may be difficult to extinguish. The resulting fire and smoke damage restoration process typically involves removing hazardous debris, purifying indoor air, and restoring affected surfaces to prevent lingering odors and contamination.
Extension Cords & Power Strips
Overloaded power strips and damaged extension cords can overheat, melt insulation, and spark fires. These types of fires often occur near combustible materials like furniture, carpeting, or window coverings, leading to extensive smoke and fire residue contamination. During the restoration process, PHC will assess fire-damaged wiring, remove fire residue buildup, and ensure electrical safety before you reoccupy the space.
Unattended Grill Fires
Outdoor grills left unattended can flare up and ignite nearby structures, fences, or vegetation. Whether caused by grease buildup, wind-blown embers, or improper placement, grill fires can result in both exterior and interior fire damage. Our restoration efforts focus on repairing structural elements, cleaning smoke-stained surfaces, and removing odors caused by burned materials.
The Fire Damage Restoration Process
- Inspection & Assessment
- Water Removal & Drying
- Fire Residue, Smoke, & Odor Removal
- Board-Ups & Tarping
- Structural Repairs and Full Restoration
- Contents Cleaning & Restoration
- Inventory & Secure Storage
Upon arrival, our certified Project Managers conduct a thorough inspection to assess the extent of the damage caused by the fire and firefighting efforts. Using the latest tools and technology, we identify both visible and hidden damage to develop a tailored restoration plan that ensures a complete recovery.
Firefighting efforts often leave behind extensive water damage, which can lead to structural issues if not addressed immediately and mold growth that could potentially require mold remediation. We use industrial-grade extractors to remove standing water and professional drying equipment to eliminate hidden moisture, preventing further damage to your property.
Fire leaves behind corrosive fire residue damage and persistent odors. Our team employs specialized cleaning techniques to restore surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and flooring. Advanced air purification equipment—such as air scrubbers and hydroxyl generators—effectively neutralizes lingering smoke odors, ensuring a clean, safe environment.
To protect your property from further damage or unauthorized entry, we secure broken windows, doors, and other openings with durable board-ups. For damaged roofs or exposed areas, we provide weather-resistant tarping to shield against the elements until permanent repairs are completed.
As a licensed general contractor and reconstruction company, PHC Restoration provides seamless repairs to restore your home or business to its pre-fire condition. We repair structural components, replace damaged materials, and ensure your property is fully rebuilt with high-quality craftsmanship.
Our contents cleaning specialists carefully inventory (providing detailed documentation of affected items for your insurance company claims), clean, and restore salvageable items—from furniture to electronics to sentimental heirlooms. We use professional deodorization and Ultrasonic cleaning methods to remove smoke and soot contamination, preserving as much as possible.
We document and pack out salvageable items, storing them in our climate-controlled facility for protection during restoration. This prevents further damage and provides peace of mind while your property is being repaired.
Why Choose PHC for Smoke and Fire Restoration Services?
For the best property damage restoration in Central North Carolina, home and business owners trust PHC Restoration.
As a local, second-generation business, we’re committed to helping property owners in Raleigh, Lillington, Fayetteville, Sanford, and the surrounding communities recover quickly from fire damage. Every restoration project is a chance to support families and businesses in their time of need, while embracing the spirit of the community we’re honored to serve.
24/7 Emergency Response
Fires can happen at any time, leaving behind extensive damage that requires immediate attention. That’s why our emergency response team is available 24/7, ready to assess the situation and begin fire damage cleanup as quickly as possible. Acting fast helps minimize further damage and gets the restoration process underway without delay.
Certified and Experienced Team
As an IICRC-certified restoration company, PHC Restoration upholds the highest industry standards for fire and smoke damage recovery. Our team consists of highly trained professionals who continuously expand their expertise through ongoing safety and technical training. With decades of hands-on experience, we are committed to delivering expert fire restoration services with precision and compassion.
Advanced Equipment and Techniques
Fire and smoke damage require specialized restoration solutions, and we use cutting-edge equipment to ensure a thorough and efficient recovery process. Our commitment to innovation means we stay ahead of emerging restoration techniques, providing you with the best possible service.
Trusted in the Community
PHC Restoration is locally owned and operated! From Wake County to Moore County, our testimonials speak for themselves.
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Fire damage to a home is traumatic regardless of the size or cause. PHC Restoration takes great pride in restoring homes back to as good as new condition as quickly as possible.
Fire Damage Restoration FAQs
How long will the fire restoration process take?
The timeline for fire damage repair depends on the severity of damage, the amount of square footage affected, and the materials that are impacted. Restoring damage caused by a grease fire in a 3,000 square foot building will take less time than restoring a 4,500 square foot building with roof and structural damage caused by an electrical fire or lightning strike. Fire damage restoration that mostly involves cleaning and deodorization can be completed in less than a month in some cases. Restoration and reconstruction that requires engineers, building permits, and numerous trades contractors can take anywhere from 6-12 months to complete.
How much does fire damage restoration cost?
The cost of fire damage restoration varies depending on the extent of the damage, the size of the property, and the specific restoration services needed. Factors such as how much structural damage is present, the level of smoke and soot contamination, and whether water damage from firefighting efforts is involved can all impact the overall price. At PHC Restoration, we perform a thorough inspection and provide a cost estimate based on your property’s unique needs. We’ll also provide you with detailed documentation to streamline the claims process with your insurance company.
How soon should I contact a fire restoration company?
We recommend contacting a fire damage restoration company as soon as possible after the fire occurs. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Lillington, Southern Pines, or a neighboring community, prompt action can help prevent further damage and increase the chances of salvaging your property’s contents.
What should I do after a fire damage emergency?
Prioritizing your safety, and that of others in the building, comes first. Quickly exit, call the fire department, and stay safely away from the building while waiting for them to arrive. Do not reenter the building until it has been deemed safe by the authorities. While waiting, you can contact your insurance company to alert them to your situation.
Can I stay in my home during the fire damage restoration process?
It depends on the extent of the fire. For small house fires, if you still have power, if your living area can be contained separately from the affected area, and emergency cleaning can be done as soon as the loss occurs, you may be able to stay in your home. If you are unable to stay in your home, check with your insurance agent to verify your additional living expenses coverage to confirm if there are provisions for you to find alternative housing while repairs are taking place.
Is anything salvageable after a fire?
Yes, many items from your fire-damaged property, ranging from building materials to your personal property, are salvageable after a fire. Determining whether your personal property should be restored depends on the severity of damage and the cost to restore vs. the cost to replace. For building materials, as long as the integrity of the material was not compromised in the fire, many items can be cleaned and restored instead of replaced.
How do you clean up smoke damage from a fire?
The first step of fire damage cleaning is using ventilation and special equipment to clean the air, remove loose particles, and deodorize the affected areas. Then, cleaning is performed to remove loose residue, and those methods vary based on the type of surface affected. From there, we determine if the affected materials can be returned to a pre-loss condition through various specialized methods, or if replacement is needed.
Who does PHC Restoration offer their fire damage repair services to?
We service residential and commercial customers and specialize in helping homeowners, property managers, and education properties.
What services does PHC Restoration provide for fire damage restoration?
Inspection and Assessment
Water Removal and Extraction
Smoke and Soot Removal
Board-Ups and Tarping
Odor Removal
Repair and Restoration to Pre-loss Condition
Inventory and Storage of Salvageable Items
Contents Cleaning
Areas We Serve
PHC Restoration services many cities and counties in Central North Carolina including:
- Lillington, NC
- Apex, NC
- Cary, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Sanford, NC
- Broadway, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Chatham County
- Harnett County
- Moore County
- Cumberland County
- Johnston County
- Wake County
- Durham County
- Lee County
Don’t see your city or county listed? Give us a call, we may still be able to help!
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Reviews
Josh arranged to come inspect the soot damage from our gas logs promptly. He came a second time to meet with our insurance adjuster. He sent a great team of Jeff, Ryan, Becca, Tina and Valerie. They all worked hard for several days to clean the parts of our home that had been impacted by the soot. I highly recommend PHC.
I appreciate all the hard work and expertise provided by PHC to mitigate the fire and smoke damage to my home, clean and care for its contents, and repair structural damages.
Jeremy Jones is an amazing project manager with the knowledge of home construction and reliability needed to coordinate multiple stages of mitigation and home repair. He is professional and courteous and never fails to respond to a request or inquiry. Thank you, Jeremy!
Toby Williams is a true “jack-of-all-trades” and I also appreciate his workmanship throughout the period of home repairs. I want to thank Natalie, Rebecca and Tina, and fellow crew members for their hard work and positive attitudes during the early days of mitigation, content cleaning, and setting my house back in order. Thanks, also, to the office staff at PHC for their courtesy and patience as I worked through the process of payment schedules and insurance matters.
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