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Fire Damage Restoration in Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach | WFR
24/7 Emergency Fire Damage Restoration — Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach

Fire Damage
Restoration in
Miami-Dade, Broward
& Palm Beach

Fire damage restoration requires an immediate, coordinated response — smoke and soot removal, odor elimination, water extraction from firefighting efforts, and full structural rebuild. Our IICRC-certified team responds 24/7 and manages every phase under one roof, so nothing falls through the cracks.

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24/7 Emergency Response
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Insurance Coordination
IICRC Certified
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FL Licensed & Insured
Fire Damage Emergency Hotline

Get Immediate Fire Damage Restoration Help

Our IICRC-certified team responds fast across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County — with board-up, water extraction, smoke and soot removal, and full odor elimination.

📞 Call (877) 557-4005
  • On-site within hours — 24/7/365 availability
  • Smoke, soot, structural & firefighting water damage
  • Odor elimination & post-fire air quality testing
  • Direct insurance billing & Xactimate estimates
  • IICRC Certified — FL Licensed & Insured
Fire Damage Restoration in Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach County | WFR

Fire Damage Restoration in Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach County

Fire damage restoration in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County has to move fast on two fronts at once: the fire damage itself, and the water damage left behind from putting it out. Smoke and soot spread into materials within minutes, and standing firefighting water can cause secondary damage and mold growth if it isn't extracted quickly. Our expert team provides full smoke and soot cleanup, odor removal, emergency board-up and tarping, and complete disaster recovery across all three counties, all under Water Floods Restoration. View our full service area.

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What to Do Immediately After a Fire

Your safety comes first. Do not re-enter your property until the fire department has officially cleared it — smoke-weakened structures, live electrical hazards, and lingering carbon monoxide can all be present even after flames are out. Once you're cleared to return, call WFR immediately. Our team secures the property, coordinates directly with your insurance company, and begins mitigation before smoke and soot have a chance to cause further damage.

  • Wait for official fire department clearance before entering
  • Photograph visible damage for your insurance claim, if it's safe to do so
  • Call WFR at (877) 557-4005 for emergency board-up and mitigation
  • Avoid attempting to clean soot yourself — it can grind into fabric and finishes permanently
  • Do not turn on HVAC systems until they've been inspected for soot contamination
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Smoke & Soot Damage Cleanup

Smoke and soot behave differently depending on what burned and how hot the fire was. Protein fires from cooking leave a nearly invisible residue with a strong odor, while dense smoke from synthetic materials leaves thick, acidic soot that etches into surfaces the longer it sits. Our team identifies the type of residue on your property and applies the correct cleaning method for each surface — walls, ceilings, flooring, HVAC systems, and personal belongings.

Soot is acidic and corrosive. Left untreated, it continues to damage metals, plastics, and fabrics for weeks after the fire — which is why timing matters as much as technique. We use HEPA vacuuming, dry chemical sponges, and specialized cleaning agents suited to each surface type, following IICRC fire and smoke restoration standards on every job.

  • Identification of soot type — wet smoke, dry smoke, protein, or fuel oil residue
  • HEPA vacuuming and surface-appropriate cleaning for walls, ceilings & flooring
  • HVAC duct inspection and cleaning to prevent soot recirculation
  • Metal, electronics & fixture cleaning to prevent corrosion damage
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Odor Removal & Deodorization

Smoke odor doesn't sit on the surface — it embeds itself into drywall, insulation, fabric, and wood, which is why masking it with air fresheners never actually works. Complete odor removal requires reaching the source of the smell, not covering it up. Our team uses thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and hydroxyl generators depending on the severity and the materials affected, paired with deep cleaning of soft goods, carpeting, and upholstery.

We test the air before closing out a fire damage restoration job — not just so it smells clean, but so it's actually safe to breathe. This step is especially important before children, elderly family members, or anyone with respiratory sensitivities move back in.

Just had a fire?
Our certified team responds 24/7 across Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach — board-up, water extraction & smoke cleanup start immediately.
📞 Call (877) 557-4005
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Water Damage From Firefighting Efforts

Most fire damage jobs are also water damage jobs. Extinguishing a structure fire can mean hundreds or thousands of gallons of water soaking into floors, walls, and ceilings — and if that water isn't extracted and dried properly within 24 to 48 hours, mold growth becomes the next problem on top of the fire damage. This is where WFR's water damage restoration background becomes a real advantage: we're not just handling smoke and soot, we're equipped to extract standing water, run infrared moisture detection, and dry the structure completely as part of the same job.

  • High-powered extraction of standing firefighting water
  • Infrared thermal imaging to locate hidden moisture behind walls and under flooring
  • Commercial dehumidifiers and air movers for complete structural drying
  • Mold prevention treatment applied before reconstruction begins
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Emergency Board-Up & Roof Tarping

A fire often leaves a property open to the elements and to unauthorized entry — broken windows, burned-through roof sections, and damaged doors all need to be secured immediately. WFR provides emergency roof tarp installation and board-up services right after the fire is out, protecting your property from rain, wind, and vandalism while the restoration plan comes together.

For more extensive roof damage, we also offer shrink-wrap roof tarping — a stronger, longer-lasting alternative that holds up if a storm follows before permanent repairs are made. All board-up and tarping work is fully photographed and documented for your insurance claim.

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Content Cleaning, Pack-Out & Restoration

Not everything affected by smoke and soot needs to be thrown away. Furniture, clothing, electronics, documents, and personal belongings can often be cleaned, deodorized, and restored rather than replaced. Our team inventories and packs out salvageable contents, cleans them off-site using specialized equipment, and stores them safely until your property is ready for move-back.

Every item is documented before pack-out — both for your peace of mind and for your insurance claim, so nothing gets lost in the process.

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Why Choose WFR for Fire Damage Restoration in Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach?

Fire damage restoration is rarely just about smoke and soot — it almost always involves water damage from firefighting efforts too, and a restoration company that only handles one half of that equation leaves you coordinating two separate contractors. WFR has been restoring fire- and water-damaged properties across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County since 2003, with certifications covering both sides of the job under one team.

  • Certified in Fire & Smoke Restoration alongside water damage restoration and applied structural drying, per IICRC standards
  • Florida Licensed Mold Assessor & Remediator — licensed under Florida Statute 489.52, $1M liability coverage
  • Firefighting Water Extraction Built In — infrared moisture detection and structural drying as part of the same job
  • Direct Insurance Coordination — Xactimate estimates, adjuster communication, and direct billing from day one
  • Full-Service Recovery — from emergency board-up through complete reconstruction under one certified team
  • 24/7 Emergency Response — including all holidays across all three counties
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Fire Damage Restoration Service Areas — Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach

We provide 24/7 emergency fire damage restoration across all three South Florida counties, dispatched from our Hollywood, FL office for rapid tri-county response. Dedicated county hotlines ensure the nearest available team is dispatched to your property immediately.

  • Miami-Dade County — Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Aventura, Doral, Key Biscayne, Homestead, North Miami, and surrounding areas — (305) 967-7509
  • Broward County — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale Beach, Sunrise, Plantation, and surrounding areas — (954) 380-8655
  • Palm Beach County — West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Lake Worth, and surrounding areas — (561) 771-9512

Not sure if we cover your area? View our full service area map or call our 24/7 line at (877) 557-4005.

Fire Damage Restoration Across Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach County

From the first emergency call to the final walkthrough, we manage every phase of your fire damage restoration — board-up, water extraction, smoke cleanup, and rebuild — so you can focus on getting your life back to normal. Serving all three counties since 2003.

Miami-Dade: (305) 967-7509  |  Broward: (954) 380-8655  |  Palm Beach: (561) 771-9512

Section — Fire Damage Restoration Process Steps

Complete Fire Damage Recovery —
Step by Step

From the moment we arrive, every step is designed to secure your property, remove smoke and soot, extract firefighting water, eliminate odor, and fully restore your Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County property to its pre-loss condition.

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24/7 Emergency Response

Once the fire department clears your property, our certified team responds immediately across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County to begin securing and assessing the damage.

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Board-Up & Roof Tarping

Broken windows, damaged doors, and compromised roof sections are boarded and tarped immediately to protect the property from weather and unauthorized entry.

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Firefighting Water Extraction

Standing water from suppression efforts is extracted with high-powered pumps, and infrared imaging confirms no hidden moisture remains behind walls or under flooring.

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Smoke & Soot Removal

We identify the soot type on each surface and apply the correct cleaning method for walls, ceilings, flooring, HVAC systems, and fixtures.

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Deodorization & Air Scrubbing

Thermal fogging, ozone treatment, or hydroxyl generators are used depending on severity, reaching odor embedded in drywall, insulation, and fabric — not just masking it.

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Content Cleaning & Pack-Out

Salvageable furniture, electronics, and belongings are inventoried, packed out, cleaned off-site, and stored safely until your property is ready.

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Insurance Documentation & Claims Support

Every step is documented — photos, moisture readings, and an itemized Xactimate scope of work — so your adjuster has everything needed to process your claim.

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Reconstruction & Full Restoration

Once the property is fully dry, deodorized, and cleaned, we manage repairs and reconstruction under one certified team, from minor fixes to full-scale rebuilds.

Why Choose WFR for Fire Damage Restoration

24/7 Fire Damage Restoration With Full Insurance Support

When fire damages your home or business in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County, you need one certified team that handles smoke, soot, firefighting water, and reconstruction together, not separate contractors for each piece. WFR has been restoring fire- and water-damaged properties across South Florida since 2003, coordinating directly with insurance companies so you don't have to.

21+ Years restoring fire- and water-damaged properties across South Florida
24/7 Emergency fire damage response — including board-up & water extraction
$1M Fully insured for residential & commercial fire damage restoration

We Deal Directly With Your Insurance Company

We handle the entire insurance process from day one — photo documentation, Xactimate estimates, adjuster communication, and direct billing. Whether it's fire, smoke, soot, or the water damage left behind from putting it out, you focus on recovery while we fight for the coverage your property deserves.

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Florida Licensed & IICRC Certified

Certified in Fire & Smoke Restoration alongside water damage restoration and applied structural drying, and state of Florida licensed for mold assessment and remediation, required by law after any water intrusion event.

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Firefighting Water Extraction Built In

Most fire jobs are also water jobs. Our infrared thermography and industrial extraction equipment, normally used for flood restoration, are built into every fire damage job to catch the water damage most fire-only companies miss.

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Real Odor Elimination, Not Masking

Thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and hydroxyl generation reach odor embedded in drywall, insulation, and fabric, with air quality testing before we consider the job complete.

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Emergency Response Through Full Reconstruction

From board-up and water extraction to smoke cleanup, content restoration, and structural rebuild, we manage every phase under one certified team. No hand-offs, no delays, no miscommunication.

Fire Damage Right Now?

Our certified team is on call 24/7 across Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach County to secure your property and begin restoration immediately.

Call (877) 557-4005
FAQ — Fire Damage Restoration | Water Floods Restoration

Common Questions About Fire Damage Restoration

Everything homeowners and businesses in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County ask before calling us after a fire — answered.

Can't find your answer? Call our 24/7 line — a certified technician will walk you through the process before we even arrive on site.
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Emergency Response

Our fire damage restoration teams are on call 24/7 — including weekends, holidays, and immediately after the fire department clears your property. Every hour the property sits open increases the risk of further smoke and soot damage, weather intrusion, and secondary water damage from firefighting efforts, so we prioritize getting certified technicians on-site as quickly as possible.

We have dedicated county hotlines to dispatch the nearest available team immediately: Miami-Dade (305) 967-7509, Broward (954) 380-8655, and Palm Beach (561) 771-9512.

Your safety comes first. Do not re-enter the property until the fire department has officially cleared it — smoke-weakened structures, live electrical hazards, and lingering carbon monoxide can all be present even after the flames are out. Once you're cleared to return:

  • Photograph visible damage for your insurance claim, if it's safe to do so
  • Contact your insurance company to open a claim
  • Call WFR at (877) 557-4005 for emergency board-up and mitigation
  • Avoid attempting to clean soot yourself — it can grind into fabric and finishes permanently
  • Do not turn on HVAC systems until they've been inspected for soot contamination
Smoke, Soot & Odor

Smoke damage refers to the odor and airborne residue that spreads through a property during a fire, while soot is the acidic, corrosive particulate that settles on and etches into surfaces the longer it sits. Protein fires from cooking leave a nearly invisible residue with a strong odor, while dense smoke from synthetic materials leaves thick, acidic soot.

Both require different cleaning approaches, which is why we identify the type of residue on your property — wet smoke, dry smoke, protein, or fuel oil — before cleanup begins.

Yes, in most cases. Smoke odor doesn't sit on the surface — it embeds itself into drywall, insulation, fabric, and wood, which is why masking it with air fresheners never actually works. Complete removal requires thermal fogging, ozone treatment, or hydroxyl generation depending on severity, paired with deep cleaning of soft goods, carpeting, and upholstery.

We test the air before closing out a job — not just so it smells clean, but so it's actually safe to breathe, especially before children, elderly family members, or anyone with respiratory sensitivities move back in.

Firefighting Water Damage

Yes. Most fire damage jobs are also water damage jobs — extinguishing a structure fire can mean hundreds or thousands of gallons of water soaking into floors, walls, and ceilings. Firefighting water extraction, infrared moisture detection, and structural drying are built into every fire damage restoration job we handle, since untreated water left behind after a fire leads to mold growth within 24 to 48 hours.

This is where our water damage restoration background becomes a real advantage — we're equipped to catch and dry out the water damage that fire-only companies often miss.

Insurance & Costs

Most homeowners and commercial policies cover sudden, accidental fire damage, including smoke, soot, and the water damage from firefighting efforts, though coverage depends on your specific policy and the cause of the fire. We coordinate directly with your insurer and provide Xactimate-formatted documentation to support your claim.

Learn more about our insurance claims assistance.

Cost depends on the extent of the fire, smoke, and water damage, and the size of the property. WFR provides a free on-site assessment and a complete Xactimate-formatted estimate before any work begins, so you know what to expect before committing.

About WFR

Yes. Water Floods Restoration holds the following certifications and licenses relevant to fire damage restoration:

  • Certified in Fire & Smoke Restoration alongside IICRC water damage restoration and applied structural drying standards
  • Florida Licensed Mold Assessor & Remediator — required by Florida Statute 489.52 for any post-fire water intrusion
  • NORMI Certified Mold Assessor
  • Cleaning & Restoration Association (CRA) member

We carry $1M in liability coverage and have been serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County since 2003.

Yes — we serve both residential and commercial properties of all sizes across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County. Our commercial restoration team handles office buildings, retail spaces, multi-family properties, warehouses, restaurants, and more.

Commercial fire damage often involves larger structural rebuilds and business interruption concerns. We have the team size, equipment inventory, and project management experience to handle large commercial fire damage jobs efficiently, coordinating closely with property managers and insurers throughout.