Fort Myers Smoke Odor Removal Company

Call immediately after the fire department clears the property. Soot and smoke residue begin causing permanent damage within hours — acids etch glass, metal corrodes, and odor penetrates deeper into porous materials. CAT 3 Recovery provides 24/7 emergency response and can begin board-up, tarping, and initial assessment the same day.

Yes, most standard homeowners policies in Florida cover fire damage including structural repair, smoke and soot cleanup, content restoration, and temporary living expenses if you need to relocate. CAT 3 Recovery coordinates directly with your insurance company and provides detailed documentation to support your claim.

Small contained fires such as kitchen fires typically take one to two weeks for full restoration. Major structural fires can take several months depending on the extent of damage and permitting timelines. CAT 3 Recovery provides a detailed timeline on the initial walkthrough and keeps you updated at every stage from cleanup through reconstruction.

Do not enter until the fire department and a structural engineer have confirmed the building is safe. Even after clearance, air quality may be hazardous due to soot particles, chemicals from burned synthetics, and potential asbestos exposure in older homes. CAT 3 Recovery performs air quality testing and ensures the environment is safe before allowing occupants to return.

Many items can be professionally restored including furniture, electronics, documents, clothing, and artwork. Success depends on the type of fire, the materials involved, and how quickly restoration begins. CAT 3 Recovery uses ultrasonic cleaning, ozone treatment, and specialized content restoration techniques to salvage as much as possible.

Smoke odor persists because microscopic soot particles embed in porous surfaces like drywall, insulation, carpet, and HVAC ductwork. Surface cleaning alone cannot reach these particles. Professional odor elimination requires thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators, and in some cases removal of affected materials. CAT 3 Recovery addresses odor at the source, not just the surface.

Yes. Full-service fire damage restoration covers emergency board-up, water extraction from fire suppression, soot and smoke cleanup, odor removal, content restoration, and complete structural rebuilding. CAT 3 Recovery handles every phase in-house so you have a single point of contact from the initial call through the final walk-through.

Shut off the water source if you can find it, kill power to wet rooms at the breaker, and move furniture off wet floors. Do not run fans on sewage or floodwater. Text us photos and we will walk you through the rest.

The inspection and estimate are free. On covered losses we bill your carrier directly. If you are paying out of pocket, you will have a written price before we start.