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Q: What should you not do after a house fire?

• <div><p>After a house fire, you should not reenter your home unless the fire crew has told you it&rsquo;s safe to do so. In the longer term, you should not attempt to make repairs to the house on your own. Professional crews are trained to clean up after a fire (including smoke and soot damage), dry out any water damage from the firefighter crews, and make the necessary structural, plumbing, and electrical repairs&mdash;and this is all likely covered by insurance.</p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover smoke damage?

• <div><p>In many cases, homeowners insurance covers smoke damage remediation, but coverage depends on the cause of the damage and the specifics of your policy. Typically, damage from a house fire, wildfire, or even a fire in a neighboring home is covered. However, damage from cigarette smoke is generally not covered.</p><p>Before filing a claim, review your policy to understand what is covered, such as restoration costs, replacement of damaged items, and temporary relocation. It's crucial to document all damage thoroughly, including to furniture and personal belongings. Contact your insurance provider promptly to start the claim process and get an evaluation before hiring professionals. Your insurer may also provide a list of approved smoke remediation companies to streamline the process.</p></div>

Q: Can smoke damage be completely removed?

• <div><p>In many cases, professionals can completely remove certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/smoke-damage-types.htm">types of smoke damage</a> from walls and ceilings, but it&rsquo;s only possible if the damage is minor. For more extensive damage from major fires, you&rsquo;ll likely need to replace the damaged materials entirely. Some items, like upholstered furniture, are much trickier to clean and might need to be replaced even if the smoke damage is minimal.</p></div>

Q: How much does fire or smoke damage recovery cost?

• <div><p>The cost for fire or smoke damage restoration services typically ranges from $3,000 to $50,000. The final price depends on the severity and extent of the damage and the specific areas affected.</p></div>

Q: Is it safe to live in a house with smoke damage?

• <div><p>It is generally not safe to live in a house with smoke damage, as even minor damage can pose long-term health hazards and structural risks. While it might seem safe temporarily depending on the severity, you should relocate if there is major damage or visible soot. Smoke smells and residue contain dangerous particulates and chemical compounds, including carcinogens, that are hazardous to breathe and can cause respiratory issues. These signs of damage are not always visible but can have dangerous short-term and long-term effects on your health, belongings, and your home's structural materials. You should not stay in the house until a trained professional from a smoke remediation or restoration company has assessed the damage and determined it is safe to return. Your insurance company may cover the cost of alternative housing while the professional work is completed.</p></div>

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Last update on September 06, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Wow! I called them and two hours later they showed up. Two hours later they were gone with the entire area clean and raked. This is how you do it! It happened so fast I never had a chance to take pictures. Great crew and chief easy to get along with. Friendly and dependable!
Affordable Junk Hauling & Moving
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Reviewed in January 2024
Spiffy Shine does a great job it’s always so nice to come to my office and see everything so clean.
Spiffy Shine
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Reviewed in July 2023
They did an amazing job! You can't even tell where the trees were. They are efficient and clean up well. I highly recommend this company.
Yellow Tree
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Reviewed in April 2023
It went great! I have a ton of oak trees on my property that I was concerned about because I will have a kid running around the property soon and wanted someone to come check them out and cut some limbs if needed. I talked to Levi over the phone and he said they could do it no problem. They...
Freedom Forest Management
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Reviewed in August 2022
If you happen to have a tall, unsightly, and messy tree that needs removed call and have this company do the work. Don't bother with bids from anyone else. You will be happy with the results.
Castro Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2022
Excellent service and very professional. Trimmed trees and removed a huge cypress bush in a timely manner. Cleaned up the area where they worked and everything was hauled away. I would definately recommend this business and will use them in the future.
Crowder Tree Specialist
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Reviewed in April 2015
The owner provided the estimate and was congenial enough, but he grumbled a little about having to get the city-required business license after I obtained the building permit. The crew of 3 or 4 men removed the old roof over a couple days' time, starting as early in the morning as practical. ...
CONLEY ROOFING
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Reviewed in October 2011
They cleaned my chimney and removed the ashes from my fireplace. The damper to my fireplace was deteriorating due to the age and was not working properly for the last year and a half, allowing my house to fill with smoke. They actually had me look into the chimney and showed me exactly what...
Indoor Air & chimney
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Aqua spray

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Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Why choose us?\nDetail-oriented cleaning\nWe provide meticulous, thorough cleaning with a focus on every detail to ensure your home is spotless after every visit \n

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Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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\n\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"He installed a flue liner in my chimney."

Response time9 hrs

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"Easy to install but should come with better directions besides the application too stall. But overall...it was good."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Scott's Chimney sweep

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Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Greg Scott of Scott's Chimney Sweep and Dryer Vents holds over 20 years of residential and commercial experience. Foothills of Northern California and Brownsville!

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Royal Cleaning

New to Angi

Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

Royal Cleaning is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Lamarion

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Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

I’m a detail cleaner. I’m fast

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Enriquez Cleaning

New to Angi

Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and the customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Ks janitorial services

New to Angi

Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

Hi everyone, I’ve been in the cleaning business for about 7 years now, providing reliable, thorough, and detail-oriented services. I take pride in creating clean, organized spaces that help my clients feel more comfortable and stress-free. Whether it’s routine cleaning or deep cleaning, I always aim to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

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The handyman

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Serving Palermo, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My name is Salvador and I offer general handyman services. I am 23 and I have been been doing construction and remodeling since I got out of high school. I am a very knowledgeable person and I can offer advice and guidance towards the repair. Available at all times in case of an emergency

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

After a house fire, you should not reenter your home unless the fire crew has told you it’s safe to do so. In the longer term, you should not attempt to make repairs to the house on your own. Professional crews are trained to clean up after a fire (including smoke and soot damage), dry out any water damage from the firefighter crews, and make the necessary structural, plumbing, and electrical repairs—and this is all likely covered by insurance.

In many cases, homeowners insurance covers smoke damage remediation, but coverage depends on the cause of the damage and the specifics of your policy. Typically, damage from a house fire, wildfire, or even a fire in a neighboring home is covered. However, damage from cigarette smoke is generally not covered.

Before filing a claim, review your policy to understand what is covered, such as restoration costs, replacement of damaged items, and temporary relocation. It's crucial to document all damage thoroughly, including to furniture and personal belongings. Contact your insurance provider promptly to start the claim process and get an evaluation before hiring professionals. Your insurer may also provide a list of approved smoke remediation companies to streamline the process.

In many cases, professionals can completely remove certain types of smoke damage from walls and ceilings, but it’s only possible if the damage is minor. For more extensive damage from major fires, you’ll likely need to replace the damaged materials entirely. Some items, like upholstered furniture, are much trickier to clean and might need to be replaced even if the smoke damage is minimal.

The cost for fire or smoke damage restoration services typically ranges from $3,000 to $50,000. The final price depends on the severity and extent of the damage and the specific areas affected.

It is generally not safe to live in a house with smoke damage, as even minor damage can pose long-term health hazards and structural risks. While it might seem safe temporarily depending on the severity, you should relocate if there is major damage or visible soot. Smoke smells and residue contain dangerous particulates and chemical compounds, including carcinogens, that are hazardous to breathe and can cause respiratory issues. These signs of damage are not always visible but can have dangerous short-term and long-term effects on your health, belongings, and your home's structural materials. You should not stay in the house until a trained professional from a smoke remediation or restoration company has assessed the damage and determined it is safe to return. Your insurance company may cover the cost of alternative housing while the professional work is completed.

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