How much does it cost to repair a fire-damaged house?

• <div><p>Repairing a fire-damaged home could cost anywhere from $2,000 to $200,000 or more—it all depends on the extent of the damage and the quality of the materials you use. In most cases, your homeowner’s insurance company will cover the majority of the repairs. If you’re buying a home with fire damage, though, it’s best to get an estimate from a fire damage restoration company to estimate the repairs before closing.</p></div>

How does ozone treatment remove smoke smells?

• <div><p>Ozone smoke removal uses an ozone generator to eliminate stubborn odors from sources like house fires, wildfires, or cigarette smoke. Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive, unstable gas that neutralizes odors by oxidizing the organic compounds it comes into contact with. During this oxidation process, ozone "donates" its extra oxygen molecule to the smoke particles, effectively eliminating their smell, with oxygen being the primary byproduct. While ozone can be effective for removing smoke smells from building materials and belongings like wood furniture, this treatment is best left to a professional, as improper use of an ozone generator can be dangerous to your health.</p></div>

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Q: How serious is a short circuit?

• <div><p>Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you&rsquo;re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.</p></div>

Q: Does a bowl of vinegar absorb smoke?

• <div><p>Yes, a bowl of vinegar can absorb smoke. If you want to use this method to reduce the smoke smell in your house, all you have to do is leave a bowl (or multiple bowls) of white vinegar out overnight. Alternatively, you can use bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal.</p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover DIY mistakes?

• <div><p>Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather&mdash;not by homeowner errors.</p></div>

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Last update on December 09, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
Did a wonderful job clearing piled up branches and old tree logs and tree stumps, Burned them for me. Price was very reasonable, very hard workers. I highly recommend his company.
Junior Figueroa Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2025
My husband and I needed a huge tree taken down that actually covered three quarters of our roof. So glad we called this service because it turns out that the tree was rotting inside. So pleased with the price quote that we had 2 more trees taken down that had grown up into our power lines. All 3...
JS Tree Services HTX
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Reviewed in June 2024
We are very happy with JFW Roofing Jason for the work they did replacing our old roof. We selected them based on a friend recommendation who hired them to replace their roof. Jason was very responsive and answered all our questions and concerns. We got on the schedule earlier than expected. The...
JWF Roofing and Remodeling
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Reviewed in March 2024
KM Homes cleaning did a great job and will definitely refer to anyone needing their service.
KM Home Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in June 2023
They did an excellent job on my house. They were very careful to keep things clean. I would use them again and I have for Handyman services.
Castillo M&C
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Reviewed in September 2021
This company is amazing. I have a very wooded property and needed it cleared up without taking out the big trees. They mulched up the shrubs/vines/ small trees and even took out a few bigger trash trees. Every stump was grinded down to the ground and they even went back over the mulch and...
Rockin’M Services
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Reviewed in November 2018
They came out for a Chimney inspection and cleaning. The rep looked up the chimney and said we did not need a video inspection. We do not need a cleaning at this time. He inspected the chimney cap and found the spark arrester has deteriorated and will need to be replaced soon. We currently...
Master Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2018
From the first call -- before we were even clear on what was needed or would be required -- we were met with quick, thorough responses. Cheyenne and Gerald were at our house within 24 hrs of our call to address our concerns, assess work, offer options within our budget and deliver an accurate...
Precision Roofing and Restoration
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Reviewed in May 2017
They are prompt, very thorough and do an excellent job of cleaning sweeping, mopping, and dusting. Its usually Theresa and two other women they are fast. They are thorough but stay and work at a steady pace the whole time they are here. They get the job done in a very reasonable amount of time....
Theresa Orts Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
called for chimney sweep and was scheduled within 2 days. also, had to seal facing. explained everything and completed job in timely manner.
Barons Chimney Service
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Brushers Chimneys

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect+3 more

Serving Hempstead, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"I recommend Brushers Chimneys if youâ re looking for a company that will help get your chimney ready for this upcoming cold season! They did a fantastic job explaining every step of the process and helping me understand what my chimney needed to properly work! Iâ m very grateful for their help and will be using them for all my chimney needs!"

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Response time5 hrs

Response rate98%

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Serving Hempstead, TX and surrounding areas

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"The crews are very efficient and did a great job both inside and outside on the chimney. Our sales rep was very informative about options we could go with after the chimney was repaired. Definitely use again if needed."

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Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

122 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Unity Home Service, LLC

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Serving Hempstead, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Daniel was punctual and went out of the way to visit us as soon as possible. He was able very quickly to assess the state of our fireplace and Chimney and told us everything that would need to be done and without waiting too long he proceeded to work. Now we can enjoy a cozy spot next to the fire."

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Lizbeth

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Hello! My name is Lizbeth Rodriguez, I am a 28 year old mom to a sweet 6 year old baby boy. I am currently working in the house cleaning services but I was partnered with a family member. I am a very reliable and trustworthy person! I am always ready to work when you need me and can work around any schedule you need. Please give me a chance to do the job for you and you won’t regret it!

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MAP Cleaning Service

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We as MAP cleaing will provide residential and commercial cleaning by creating a positive impact on the quality of life.

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Lola Cross

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Hello , My name is Lola Cross. I offer non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning for busy families and professionals, ensuring a spotless and safe home for you and your loved ones."

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Yenifer

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Hello! My name is Jennifer Navarijo, I'm 31 years old and I'm the mother of a beautiful baby boy \n\nI have about 10 years of experience in house cleaning.\n\nI have the energy to do my job, I love to see the result of a smelly and clean house.

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Zach Twilla

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So over the past 5+ years I’ve mainly been cleaning water tanks for water districts all over Houston. I graduated from Texas A&M and continue to grow my Buisness pressure washing as much as possible.

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Giovanna Montalvo

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We are someone who knows the value of people’s projects, our team know a project is something that we only will look at for a few days but for our customer is a new addition to the place they live in and will enjoy every day.

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Alexia

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I am a professional, hard-working well organized bilingual that is good with managing her time and pays attention to the small details. I am interested in an opportunity with you guys. Please reach out to I am interested in an opportunity with you guys. Please reach out to me too 979-451-7521.

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Repairing a fire-damaged home could cost anywhere from $2,000 to $200,000 or more—it all depends on the extent of the damage and the quality of the materials you use. In most cases, your homeowner’s insurance company will cover the majority of the repairs. If you’re buying a home with fire damage, though, it’s best to get an estimate from a fire damage restoration company to estimate the repairs before closing.

Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you’re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.

Yes, a bowl of vinegar can absorb smoke. If you want to use this method to reduce the smoke smell in your house, all you have to do is leave a bowl (or multiple bowls) of white vinegar out overnight. Alternatively, you can use bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal.

Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather—not by homeowner errors.

Ozone smoke removal uses an ozone generator to eliminate stubborn odors from sources like house fires, wildfires, or cigarette smoke. Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive, unstable gas that neutralizes odors by oxidizing the organic compounds it comes into contact with. During this oxidation process, ozone "donates" its extra oxygen molecule to the smoke particles, effectively eliminating their smell, with oxygen being the primary byproduct. While ozone can be effective for removing smoke smells from building materials and belongings like wood furniture, this treatment is best left to a professional, as improper use of an ozone generator can be dangerous to your health.

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