Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration in Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale’s Eichler homes have open floor plans and exposed post-and-beam ceilings, so smoke and soot reach nearly every surface after even a small fire.

Anderson Group International’s San Jose crews respond to fire and smoke damage in Sunnyvale 24 hours a day, from emergency board-up through cleaning and rebuilding. Call 1-800-994-7575 or our San Jose office at (408) 954-1400.

What to Do After a Fire

  • Stay out until firefighters say the building is safe to enter.
  • Don’t turn on the HVAC system or electrical systems in damaged areas, which can spread soot or start another fire.
  • Don’t wipe soot from walls, furniture or fabrics.
  • Throw away food, medicine and cosmetics exposed to heat or smoke.
  • Photograph the damage, call your insurance company and then call us.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Process in Sunnyvale

  1. Emergency response: Crews arrive to board up, tarp and secure the site.
  2. Contents pack-out: Belongings are inventoried, packed and cleaned through our contents restoration service.
  3. Water and debris removal: We remove firefighting water and burned materials.
  4. Soot and smoke cleaning: Walls, ceilings, ducts and fixtures are cleaned and deodorized.
  5. Restoration: We repair and rebuild, from drywall and paint to roofs and kitchens.

Wildfire Smoke Damage

A home doesn’t have to burn to be damaged by fire. Wildfire smoke and ash can settle in attics, HVAC systems, carpets, curtains and furniture, leaving a smell that lingers for weeks and fine soot that stains surfaces. We clean and deodorize the structure, clean ducts and replace filters, and clean or restore affected belongings.

Water Damage After a Fire

The water used to put out a fire soaks drywall, insulation and flooring, and it needs to be dried just as quickly as any other leak. Our water damage restoration team in Sunnyvale extracts the water and dries the structure so mold doesn’t follow.

Help With Your Insurance Claim

We document fire, smoke and water damage with photos, inventories of your belongings and detailed scopes of work, giving your adjuster what they need to process the claim.

More Restoration Services in Sunnyvale

See all of our restoration services in Sunnyvale, including mold remediation and catastrophe response, or learn more about our fire and smoke damage restoration process.

Fire Damage FAQs

Will the smoke smell ever go away?

Yes, with the right process. Smoke odor lives in soot residue, porous materials and the HVAC system, so we remove the residue, clean or replace affected materials and deodorize the structure rather than masking the smell.

Does insurance cover smoke damage from a nearby wildfire in Sunnyvale?

Many homeowners policies cover smoke and soot damage from a wildfire even when the fire never reached your property. Check your policy, document the damage with photos and call your insurer; we can provide the cleaning records your adjuster needs.

Should I clean soot off walls myself?

It’s best not to. Wiping soot smears it deeper into paint and grout, and some soot is acidic and keeps damaging surfaces. Professional cleaning with the right products usually saves more.

Fire or smoke damage in Sunnyvale? Call 1-800-994-7575 or request an estimate.

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