Smoke and soot cleanup in Cleveland

We clean up the smoke damage left behind.

Soot on the walls. Smoke odors in other rooms. We assess the damage and explain what can be cleaned.

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A First Responder is typically on site within 1 hour to establish the next course of action.

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A technician scrubbing soot from a brick chimney beside exposed framing

Smoke damage can reach beyond the fire.

Black soot on kitchen cabinets and the wall around a range after a fire

Soot on walls and surfaces.

We assess the residue and surface before choosing a cleaning method. Some damaged materials may need removal.

A technician scrubbing soot from a brick chimney beside exposed wall framing

Smoke odors in the structure.

We look for the materials holding smoke residue, clean what can be restored, and treat remaining odor.

A technician vacuuming wall-mounted shelving with a backpack vacuum

Affected rooms and belongings.

We check where smoke traveled and document the affected contents. Items needing specialist care are identified in the plan.

Start with an assessment of what can be saved.

Step 1

Tell us where the smoke came from.

Call 24/7. Let us know which rooms smell smoky, where you see soot, and whether the home has been cleared for entry.

Step 2

Review the cleanup plan.

Your First Responder checks surfaces and affected belongings and explains the proposed work before cleanup begins.

Step 3

Clean the residue and address the odor.

Our crew follows the agreed plan, including surface cleaning, damaged-material removal where needed, and odor treatment.

Carmella and Richard’s experience after a fire.

They explain what it was like to work with Cleveland Water and Fire Restoration, Inc. for cleanup, followed by Keselman Construction Group for the rebuild.

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Tell us about the rooms that look untouched, too.

Serving Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

A small kitchen fire: Smoke residue can reach the ceiling, nearby cabinets, and adjoining rooms even when the flames stayed near the stove.
A smell that remains after cleaning: A room can look clean while smoke residue remains in materials. We assess the source before recommending further treatment.
Water left by firefighting: If the fire response also left wet floors or walls, drying becomes part of the cleanup plan.

Common questions

A few things you may be wondering.

Can you help after a small kitchen fire?

Yes. A fire can leave soot and smoke residue in nearby rooms even when the burned area is small. We assess the affected surfaces and explain the cleanup needed.

Can painting over the soot solve the smoke smell?

Paint alone does not remove smoke residue. We assess the materials, clean what can be restored, and address the odor source before any finishing work by professional trades.

Can all of my belongings be saved?

That depends on the item, its material, and the extent of the damage. We document affected contents and explain which items may be cleaned, need specialist care, or cannot be restored.

Do you also handle the water left after a fire?

Yes. Our cleanup plan can include water extraction and drying for rooms affected by firefighting water, along with smoke and soot cleanup.

The Cleveland Water and Fire Restoration, Inc. team with their response vehicles outside the Solon facility

Need help with smoke damage? Call us.

A First Responder is typically on site within 1 hour to establish the next course of action. The on-site consultation comes with no obligation.

Call (440) 659-218824/7