Board-up, soot removal and smoke odor control for Irvine businesses
Commercial Fire Restoration in EAST IRVINE, California
Commercial Fire Restoration in EAST IRVINE, California is what gets your doors back open after a fire, sprinkler discharge or electrical burn. We handle offices, retail suites, restaurants and industrial units across Irvine Spectrum, Great Park and Portola Springs. Our crew boards up the same night, pulls water from firefighting, and runs soot and odor work so your business fire damage restoration EAST IRVINE California claim moves forward instead of stalling.
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What's included
What Commercial Fire Restoration Includes
Every commercial fire loss gets a full scope: emergency response, water removal, soot and odor work, and structural repair. What changes job to job is how far smoke traveled and how much water the firefight left behind. Below is what we handle in-house, with licensed subs brought in for electrical, HVAC and roofing where code requires it.
Emergency Board-Up and Security
Plywood and tarp over broken windows, doors and roof openings, installed the same day. We document the board-up with photos for your insurer, since most policies require securing the property within 24 hours of the loss.
Water Extraction and Structural Drying
Sprinkler and hose water gets extracted, then the structure dries with Dri-Eaz and Phoenix Restoration Equipment dehumidifiers and air movers. We log moisture readings daily until materials hit dry standard, which prevents mold growth after fire suppression.
Soot and Residue Cleaning
HEPA vacuuming of ceilings, walls, fixtures and ductwork, followed by wet cleaning with products matched to the residue type. We seal salvageable framing with encapsulant so odor does not bleed back through new paint.
Odor Neutralization
Hydroxyl generators for spaces adjacent to occupied areas, ozone generators for sealed unoccupied rooms, thermal fogging solution for deep residue in cavities, and charcoal odor absorbers as a final pass. Verified by walk-through before we call it done.
Structural Repair and Rebuild
Drywall, insulation, lumber and framing, roofing shingles, paint and primer, sealant and caulk replaced to California code. We coordinate licensed electrical and HVAC subs so the finished space passes inspection and your occupancy permit stays valid.
Insurance Documentation Package
Photo documentation, moisture logs, and a line-item scope formatted for adjuster review. We communicate directly with your carrier so you are not stuck relaying numbers between two parties while your business sits closed.
Service overview
What Commercial Fire Restoration in EAST IRVINE, California Covers
Commercial fire restoration is the full rebuild-and-clean sequence after a fire in a business property: emergency board-up, water extraction from suppression lines, soot and char removal, HVAC decontamination, odor neutralization, and structural repair back to code. It is not a janitorial job. Soot is acidic and etches glass, chrome and painted drywall within days, and smoke pushes into ductwork, ceiling plenums and wall cavities where a shop vac never reaches. We scope the damage with a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter before anything gets thrown out.
In EAST IRVINE, most commercial losses we see start small: a kitchen hood flare-up in a Cypress Village restaurant, a failed ballast in a Woodbridge office, a lithium battery charger in a warehouse near El Camino Real. Because Irvine buildings are tightly sealed and often share demising walls, smoke travels fast into neighboring tenant spaces. That is why commercial fire cleanup company in EAST IRVINE work has to start the same day, and why we bring negative air machines and air scrubbers on the first truck.
How we workWe verify the cause, compare realistic options, and confirm the repair before we leave.
The service timeline
How Our Commercial Fire Restoration Process Works
The process flexes to the condition, but these checkpoints keep decisions clear.
Emergency Call
You call (833) 929-6186 and we dispatch. First priority is safety: shutting off gas or power where needed, checking for hot spots with a thermal imaging camera, and boarding up openings. Expect a crew on site the same day, including nights and weekends, because smoke residue keeps reacting with surfaces every hour it sits.
Damage Assessment
We map the loss room by room. Moisture meters trace water from sprinklers and hose lines into subfloor and wall cavities. We note charred structural framing, melted electrical wiring, smoke-stained furniture and ductwork contamination, then photograph everything for your claim before a single item is removed.
Water and Debris Removal
Firefighting water causes as much damage as the fire in most commercial losses. We extract standing water, pull saturated drywall and insulation, and haul out unsalvageable debris. Air movers and dehumidifiers start drying the structure immediately so mold growth after fire suppression never gets a foothold.
Soot and Odor Treatment
HEPA vacuums lift loose soot from ceilings, walls and ductwork. We clean with 3M and Zep products matched to the residue type, seal salvageable framing with encapsulant, then run ozone generators in unoccupied zones and hydroxyl generators where product or people stay. Ductwork gets cleaned and fogged separately.
Repair and Handback
Drywall, paint and primer, roofing shingles, lumber and framing, sealant and caulk go back in to California code, and we coordinate licensed subs for electrical and HVAC. You get a final walk-through, a moisture verification, and a clean, odor-free space ready for customers or tenants.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians, so the job is done accurately the first time.
Thermal Imaging Camera
Finds hot spots inside walls and ceilings after the fire is out, and locates hidden water from suppression lines. We scan before demo so we are not opening walls blindly.
Moisture Meter
Maps the wet boundary in subfloor, drywall and framing. Daily readings create the drying log your adjuster needs to approve the water portion of the claim.
Air Scrubber and Negative Air Machine
Filters airborne soot particles and holds containment under negative pressure so smoke and dust do not migrate into clean or occupied areas of your building.
HEPA Vacuum
Lifts loose soot from ceilings, walls, ductwork and fixtures without pushing fine particles back into the air. Always the first cleaning step before any wet wiping.
Ozone Generator and Hydroxyl Generator
Ozone for sealed, unoccupied rooms. Hydroxyl for spaces next to occupied areas where people or product stay in place. We choose based on occupancy, not convenience.
Dehumidifier and Air Mover
Dri-Eaz and Phoenix Restoration Equipment units sized to commercial square footage. We dry the structure before rebuild so mold never gets a start behind new drywall.
Fogger
Applies thermal fogging solution into wall cavities, ductwork and ceiling plenums where residue hides. Reaches spaces a spray bottle and rag cannot.
Use cases
When EAST IRVINE Businesses Call Us
These examples show how the service framework adapts rather than forcing every call through one repair.
Irvine Spectrum Office Electrical Fire
A failed panel burned in a second-floor suite and pushed smoke through the shared ceiling plenum into three neighboring offices. Two tenants reported odor and headache complaints within hours. The damaged suite was unusable. → Containment isolated each unit and negative air machines held the boundary. Shared plenum and ductwork cleaned, damaged suite rebuilt with new drywall, paint and a replaced panel. Two neighboring suites never closed; the damaged suite reopened in 11 days.
El Camino Real Warehouse Charger Fire
A lithium battery charger fire burned two rack bays and triggered sprinklers over 12,000 square feet of warehouse floor. Standing water threatened inventory on lower racks and soot settled across the ceiling deck. → Same-night board-up and hot-spot scanning. Water extracted and commercial dehumidifiers ran 4 days to dry standard. Soot cleaned in phases around the client's shipping schedule. Inventory loss limited to two rack bays, full cleanup wrapped in about a week.
Problems we solve
Commercial Fire Problems We Solve in EAST IRVINE
Most of the damage we fix is not the burn itself. It is what smoke, soot and firefighting water do in the hours and days after the flames are out.
Lingering smoke odor in ductwork and wall cavities
We clean and fog the HVAC system, treat wall cavities with thermal fogging solution, and run air scrubbers with HEPA filtration. Odor is verified by walk-through, not by masking spray. Ductwork contamination gets addressed separately from surface cleaning.
Soot residue etching glass, chrome and painted surfaces
We HEPA vacuum loose soot first, then wet clean with 3M and Zep products matched to the fuel type. Cleaning before vacuuming just smears residue deeper into the finish, which is why we sequence it that way every time.
Water damage from firefighting left undried
Extraction starts the same day. Moisture meters map the wet boundary, then dehumidifiers and air movers run until readings hit dry standard. We log daily so your adjuster sees the drying curve, not just a final number.
Melted electrical wiring and failed panels
We document the electrical damage for the claim and coordinate a licensed electrician to replace wiring and panels. Cleanup and electrical repair are scheduled together so the inspection happens once, not twice.
Pricing process
What Commercial Fire Restoration Costs
$4,500 - $60,000+ depending on scope
Square footage affected
The single biggest driver. A 500-square-foot office loss and a 12,000-square-foot warehouse loss are different jobs with different equipment counts, labor hours and disposal costs.
Smoke travel distance
Smoke that reaches ductwork, ceiling plenums and neighboring suites multiplies the scope. Duct cleaning, fogging and per-unit documentation add cost but are required to clear odor properly.
Water damage from suppression
Sprinkler and hose water soaks subfloor, wall cavities and ceiling tile. Extraction and multi-day drying add to the bill, but skipping it turns a fire claim into a mold claim.
Questions before we arrive
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Fire Restoration
How much does commercial fire restoration cost in EAST IRVINE California?
Most commercial losses in EAST IRVINE land between $8,000 and $60,000, with small office or retail smoke jobs starting near $4,500 and full warehouse rebuilds running higher. Cost drivers are square footage affected, how far smoke traveled into ductwork and plenums, water damage from suppression, and whether structural framing needs replacement. We provide a written scope before work begins so you know the number.
Who does business fire damage restoration near me in EAST IRVINE?
We do. Fire Damage Restoration East Irvine handles commercial fire restoration across Irvine Spectrum, Woodbridge, Northwood, Great Park and the surrounding business corridors. Call (833) 929-6186 and we dispatch a crew the same day for board-up, water extraction and soot work. We carry IICRC FSRT and OCT certifications and work directly with your insurance adjuster.
How long does commercial fire restoration take in EAST IRVINE CA?
Board-up happens the same day. Water extraction and drying run 3 to 5 days. Soot, duct and odor work typically takes 1 to 2 weeks depending on how far smoke traveled. Structural repair adds 2 to 6 weeks for most office and retail spaces. We phase the schedule so you can reopen unaffected areas while the fire room is still being rebuilt.
Can my business stay open during fire restoration in EAST IRVINE?
Often yes. We build plastic containment walls and run negative air pressure to isolate the damaged area, so your sales floor, kitchen or office can keep operating. If the fire hit your only customer-facing space, we can schedule noisy work after hours. We will tell you honestly on day one which parts of your building are safe to occupy.
Related services
Related Services
Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke pushes through ceiling plenums and shared walls in Irvine commercial buildings. We clean residue from surfaces, seal porous materials and deodorize so your space does not smell like a fire six months later.Fire Damage Clean Up
Debris hauling, char removal and surface cleaning after a commercial fire. We separate salvageable inventory and fixtures from total loss, document everything for your claim, and clear the space for rebuild.
Emergency Fire Damage Restoration
Same-day response for EAST IRVINE businesses. Board-up, gas and power isolation, water extraction from suppression lines, and hot-spot checks with a thermal imaging camera before anything else starts.Ready when you are
Call Now for Commercial Fire Restoration in EAST IRVINE, California
One call gets a crew rolling: board-up, water extraction, soot and odor work, all documented for your insurer. We are licensed, insured and reachable 24/7. Call (833) 929-6186 and we will tell you exactly when we will be on site.
Talk with the local team
Request Commercial Fire Restoration
Call (833) 929-6186 any hour of the day or night. A live dispatcher answers, takes your address, and sends a crew within 60 minutes anywhere in EAST IRVINE. If you prefer email, send photos and details to info@firedamagerestorationeastirvine.com and we will respond the same day.