Fire Damage Clean Up in PLAYA DEL REY, California starts with a walk-through, not a sales pitch. We pull charred drywall and insulation, HEPA-vacuum soot off every surface, and run air scrubbers until the smoke odor is gone. If the hoses left standing water, we dry that too, so mold never gets a foothold. Call (833) 929-6186 and we roll a crew to Del Rey Lagoon, North Playa del Rey, or wherever the fire hit.
Fire Damage Clean Up in PLAYA DEL REY, California is the physical work of removing everything a fire leaves behind: charred framing, soot residue on walls and ceilings, smoke that soaked into insulation and lumber, and the water firefighters pumped into the structure. Our crew starts with thermal imaging cameras to find hot spots and hidden moisture, then strips burned drywall and plywood, HEPA-vacuums every cavity, and seals what stays with a fire-rated caulk and encapsulant. The job ends when the air tests clean and the odor is gone, not when the last bag hits the truck.
Most calls here come from kitchen fires that spread into cabinets, attic fires that smolder in old lumber, and electrical fires behind walls in the older duplexes near Pacific Avenue. Smoke odor lingering three weeks later is the number one complaint we hear, because soot particles settle into HVAC ducts and soft goods long after the flames are out. If you need fire cleanup services PLAYA DEL REY homeowners can reach on a weekend, we answer 24/7 and start the same day so secondary damage does not compound.
The scope below is what we do on a standard fire loss. Structural rebuild, content pack-out storage beyond 30 days, and asbestos abatement are separate, and we tell you that upfront so the invoice matches the scope you signed.
Windows, doors, and roof openings get secured with plywood and tarps the same day, usually within 2 to 4 hours of your call. This keeps rain, trespassers, and animals out while the scope is written.
Charred drywall, insulation, and lumber come out with pry bars and drywall saws. Standing soot gets chemically sponged and sanded, and every cavity is HEPA-vacuumed before anything is sealed.
Hydroxyl generators, thermal fogging solution, and charcoal filters run until the air tests clean. This is the step most crews rush, and it is the reason smoke odor lingering becomes a callback three weeks later.
Dri-Eaz and Phoenix Restoration Equipment dehumidifiers and air movers pull moisture below 16% in framing and subfloor. We log readings daily so you can see the structure drying, not just take our word for it.
Smoke-damaged HVAC systems push soot into every room each time the fan runs. We clean the ducts, swap charcoal and HEPA filters, and fog the system so the smell does not return when the heat comes on.
Photo logs, moisture readings, and a line-item scope go to your adjuster. We have worked shared losses with Servpro, ServiceMaster Restore, and BELFOR, so the format is one carriers already recognize.
We arrive, secure windows and doors with plywood, and tarp any roof opening so rain and trespassers stay out. This happens the same day you call, usually within 2 to 4 hours in the Playa del Rey area. You get photos of the damage before anything is moved.
Thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters map where the heat and water traveled, including inside walls and ceilings. We mark soot lines, test the HVAC for smoke-damaged ductwork, and write the scope your insurance adjuster needs. This walk-through takes 60 to 90 minutes.
Crews pull charred drywall, insulation, and lumber with pry bars and drywall saws, then HEPA-vacuum every cavity. Soot on standing surfaces gets chemically sponged and sanded smooth. Debris leaves in sealed bags, and we sort salvageable furniture for cleaning instead of tossing it.
Air scrubbers with HEPA and charcoal filters run continuously while hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging solution neutralize smoke molecules in framing and ducts. This stage takes 2 to 4 days depending on square footage. We do not close the job until the odor reads clean.
You walk the rooms with our lead tech, check the moisture readings, and sign off on the scope. We leave a written record of what was removed, what was cleaned, and what your contractor needs to rebuild. Any warranty paperwork is handed over at the same visit.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Find hot spots inside walls and ceilings and map where firefighting water traveled, so nothing gets closed up wet or still hot.
Run continuously during debris removal to capture soot particles before they resettle on cleaned surfaces or spread to unaffected rooms.
Neutralize smoke odor in occupied spaces without the safety restrictions that come with ozone, which is why we use them on most residential jobs.
Pull moisture out of framing and subfloor after firefighting water, with daily meter readings logged for your insurance file.
Lift soot off walls, ceilings, and trim without smearing it deeper into the surface, which is the mistake that makes stains permanent.
Push thermal fogging solution into cavities and ductwork where smoke particles hide, reaching places a spray bottle never will.
A grease fire scorched the wall behind the stove and coated the kitchen and living room in soot. Smoke odor had settled into the cabinets, and hose water sat in the subfloor for two days before the call.
We removed 40 square feet of charred drywall, HEPA-vacuumed every surface, and ran dehumidifiers until the subfloor dropped from 24% to 12% moisture. Odor treatment cleared the air in four days, and the unit passed the final walk with only the range hood and two cabinet boxes replaced.
An attic fire smoldered in old lumber and soaked the ceiling below with hose water. Thermal imaging found two hot spots the fire crew had missed, and the ceiling assembly read 28% moisture.
Crews removed charred framing and wet insulation, sealed the remaining lumber with encapsulant, and ran Phoenix Restoration Equipment dehumidifiers for five days. Moisture dropped to 11%, the smoke odor cleared, and the rebuild contractor started on a dry, documented structure.
An outlet fire filled a bedroom and hallway with smoke and melted wiring inside the wall. The tenant's mattress and two dressers were smoke-soaked, and the panel had tripped.
We confirmed the circuit was dead, removed the melted wiring and scorched drywall, cleaned the mattress and dressers, and treated the unit with thermal fogging. The tenant kept the furniture instead of replacing it, and the photo log supported both the renter and landlord claims.
Most of the damage we see is not from the flames. It is the soot, the smoke, and the water that keep working after the fire truck leaves. Here is what we fix.
Ask a pro →We pair hydroxyl generators with thermal fogging solution and charcoal filters, then fog the HVAC system. Treatment runs 2 to 4 days and continues until the air reads clean on our final test, not when the visible soot is gone.
Our crew HEPA-vacuums and chemically sponges every surface within the first day on site. On a typical kitchen loss, that keeps $3,000 to $6,000 of finishes out of the replacement column.
We set Dri-Eaz and Phoenix Restoration Equipment dehumidifiers and air movers the same day, and log moisture meter readings until framing drops below 16%. One crew handles both the soot and the water.
We test cavities with moisture meters before closing anything up, treat affected framing with an encapsulant, and document the dry readings. If mold is already present, we scope remediation before rebuild starts.
Most residential fire damage clean up jobs in PLAYA DEL REY run $1,800 to $12,500 in 2026, with a typical single-room kitchen or bedroom fire landing near $4,000 to $6,500. Cost moves with square footage affected, how deep the smoke traveled into the HVAC, and whether firefighting water needs drying. Board-up, debris removal, soot cleaning, and odor treatment are usually bundled into that range. Structural rebuild is scoped separately by a licensed contractor.
We do, and we are based locally rather than dispatched from a call center. Fire Damage Restoration Playa Del Rey runs IICRC-certified crews out of the Playa del Rey area and covers Del Rey Lagoon, North Playa del Rey, Westchester, and Playa Vista. Call (833) 929-6186 and you reach a person who can schedule a same-day walk-through, not a queue. We handle both the cleaning and the water left behind by the hoses.
It includes board-up, debris removal, soot and char removal, HEPA vacuuming of cavities, odor neutralization with hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging, and drying any firefighting water. We also clean salvageable furniture and document everything for your insurance claim. What it does not include is structural rebuild, which a licensed general contractor handles after we finish. The written scope spells out exactly where cleaning ends and rebuild begins.
A single-room fire typically takes 3 to 7 days from board-up to final walk, while a whole-house loss with HVAC contamination runs 2 to 4 weeks. Odor treatment alone needs 2 to 4 days of equipment run time. Weather matters here: the marine layer and coastal humidity around Dockweiler State Beach Area slow drying, so we extend dehumidifier run times on west-facing properties. You get a day-by-day schedule in the written scope.
Smoke Damage RestorationSmoke travels farther than flame, and it settles into insulation and ductwork. We pair smoke damage restoration with every fire damage clean up PLAYA DEL REY California job so the odor does not return after the walls are closed up.Explore →
Emergency Fire Damage RestorationWhen the fire is out but the structure is open, emergency fire damage restoration secures the property the same day. We board up, tarp the roof, and start stabilization before the marine layer pushes moisture into charred framing.Explore →
Structural Repair After FireOnce cleaning is signed off, structural repair after fire rebuilds what was removed: framing, drywall, insulation, and finishes. We hand the rebuild contractor a clean, dry, documented shell so the repair phase starts without surprises.Explore →
Odor Removal After FireOdor removal after fire uses hydroxyl generators, ozone where safe, and thermal fogging solution to neutralize smoke molecules in framing and soft goods. It runs alongside cleanup and continues until the air reads clean on our final test.Explore →
Soot RemovalSoot removal is the detailed surface work: chemical sponges, HEPA vacuums, and sanding blocks on walls, ceilings, and trim. Done right within 72 hours, it saves finishes that would otherwise be replaced during the rebuild.Explore →
Smoke RemediationSmoke remediation targets the invisible part of the loss, the particles inside wall cavities and HVAC runs. We fog ducts, replace charcoal filters, and seal surfaces with encapsulant so the smell does not reappear when the heat comes back on.Explore →
Fire and Flood RestorationFire and flood restoration handles both halves of the same loss: the fire damage and the hundreds of gallons the hoses left behind. One crew dries the structure while the other pulls soot, so the timeline does not double.Explore →
24 hour Fire Restoration24 hour fire restoration means we answer at 2 a.m. and roll a crew, not a callback line. Overnight calls in Playa del Rey usually involve kitchen fires and electrical shorts, and early board-up is what keeps the loss from growing.Explore →Soot etches within 72 hours and mold can start in 24. Call (833) 929-6186 and we will give you a same-day on-site window, a written scope, and a crew that has done this before. Licensed, insured, and local to the peninsula.
Call Now (833) 929-6186 →Our line is answered 24 hours a day, including holidays. Call (833) 929-6186 and a technician will ask a few questions about the fire, the structure, and whether anyone is still inside, then dispatch a crew. Most PLAYA DEL REY calls get a team on site within the hour.