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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 I restore fire or smoke damage myself?

• <div><p>DIY restoration for small areas is possible with proper safety gear and equipment, though comprehensive damage benefits from professional restoration.</p></div>

Q: How do you price a fire-damaged home?

• <div><p>Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it&rsquo;s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.</p></div>

Q: Do services include emergency repairs?

• <div><p>Yes, many providers offer 24/7 emergency repair services to prevent inventory loss.</p></div>

Q: Does drywall need to be replaced after smoke damage?

• <div><p>You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It&rsquo;s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.</p></div>

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Last update on May 14, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Hired Arbor Wise to trim pine, nut and fruit trees after purchasing quality split firewood from them. Knowledgeable, informative, professional, and competitively priced. Have since hired them for follow up trims and a large job triming ten 100 foot cotton woods with a crane. Will be using Arbor...
Arbor Wise Tree Care
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Reviewed in August 2024
I manage a property management company here in Twin Falls. We have hired timber tree trimming over a dozen times. They have done a fantastic job on all of the properties. They have removed stumps, trimmed trees, removed fallen and dead trees, and provided snow removal services for us in the...
Timber Tree Trimming LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
They were here when they said. Finished the roofing on time. The cleanup was excellent. Would highly recommend them. I have the nicest roof in the neighborhood!
M3 Roofing and Exteriors, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
I hired MX to remove 17 poplar trees. They respond with their bid the same day and they were considerably less. They started the next day and completed the job in 4 days. Very happy with the job and how clean the area was when they left.
MX Construction
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Reviewed in February 2022
I recently moved into a previously owned house that had a wood burning stove. I wanted the chimney inspected to make certain there was no creosote buildup which could cause a chimney fire, The man that came out was very thorough and very respectful. Thank you.
The Sagebrush Handyman, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Completed a very extensive tree trimming, removal, and stump grind in a timely manner and with great results. Very friendly staff and completely trustworthy.
Extra Mile Tree Care
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Reviewed in December 2013
Like most contractors in the area, they are usually busy (they don't keep a squad of repairmen, installers in a back room waiting to be called out) When they are available they are capable of very fine work at reasonable prices. My gas line install is nearly invisible and used only the highest...
Plew's Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in November 2012
Responded immediately doug footings, added gravel and compacted the 24x32 pad. Set up the frame and pored and finished service then sweep for non skid icing. After completion of pad came back and filled in dirt to pad and raked. <br /> Seal construction did such a great job we contracted him...
Seal Construction
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Reviewed in June 2010
I went to one of their competitors and asked the salesperson about replacing my wood burning insert with a woodpellet unit. I talked to the salesman about how my old stove was installed in a firebox and he informed me that they would recommend ( maybe it was required i cant recall ) a new stove...
BRIZEE HEATING AIR CONDITIONING & FIREPLACES
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BBB Junk Removal

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Clean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney

Serving Kimberly, ID and surrounding areas

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Hello my name is Jaden Youngblood and I have a business called BBB Junk removal. We do a little of everything and if we’ve never done it before we can always find a way to get the job done.

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Kimberly, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent - customer service is outstanding."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Hampton Heating and Plumbing

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Kimberly, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He arrived on time and completed vent cleaning quickly and efficiently. Very nice to do business with."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Magic Valley Quality Services LLC

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Kimberly, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Magic Valley Quality Services Llc 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.

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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New Horizons Contracting Facebook

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Kimberly, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend her for any of the job, she does great work, she stay in contact, and great communication."

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

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.

DIY restoration for small areas is possible with proper safety gear and equipment, though comprehensive damage benefits from professional restoration.

Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it’s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.

Yes, many providers offer 24/7 emergency repair services to prevent inventory loss.

You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It’s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.

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