Chimney fire restoration: structure, soot, and contents

The situation

A chimney fire that reached the roof and balcony, with smoke and soot through the bedrooms. Structural mitigation, full cleanup, and a buttoned-up rebuild. The call came from a homeowner in Carmel, IN (46033).

Fire damage is rarely just the burned area. Smoke, soot, and water from suppression travel through the home, settling into materials and HVAC. The first job was making the structure safe, secure, and dry while the rest of the scope came together.

The work

From first call to final clearance, here is how the job moved.

• Emergency board up and tarping where structure was open
• Removed unsalvageable materials, cleaned soot off salvageable surfaces
• Coordinated structural rebuild work
• Verified the home was safe and sound before handoff

The result

The structure was mitigated, dried, and verified clean before handoff back to the homeowner or general contractor for finish work.

Every job we run, the goal is the same. Get to the home fast, contain the damage, do the work right the first time, and document everything for the insurance carrier so the homeowner does not have to fight for what their policy already covers. This job is one of the reasons families in Carmel and across Hamilton County keep our number on the fridge.