Fire Damage Restoration

Example Scope Snapshot

Interior fire-damage rebuild, Allentown, PA

Allentown, PA (Lehigh Valley)

Phased interior rebuild after fire damage affected multiple rooms. Work moved from safety assessment through selective demo, smoke decontamination, and coordinated finish restoration with documented scope at each stage for insurance communication.

• Initial site walk with safety check — structural stability verified, utilities confirmed off, and affected zones marked before any work began
• Selective demo of fire-damaged drywall, trim, and insulation down to framing; salvageable structure separated from unsalvageable material to control rebuild scope and cost
• Smoke and soot residue cleaned from exposed framing, subfloor, and mechanical surfaces using dry sponge and HEPA-filtered vacuum before any new material went in
• Suppression-water moisture mapped with pin meter across subfloor and wall cavities; wet zones dried and verified before closing up walls
• Framing and sheathing inspected for char depth and structural integrity; two ceiling joists sistered where fire had weakened the original members
• Rebuild sequenced from rough electrical and mechanical through drywall, tape, mud, paint, and finish trim so each trade worked on clean surfaces, not over wet or unfinished work
• Photo documentation captured at site evaluation, after demo, at rough-in, and at final finish — organized by room for clear claim communication with the adjuster
• Final walkthrough included surface-condition check across all rebuilt areas and confirmation that smoke odor was resolved before the homeowner moved back in

Electrical rough-in inspected per local code before wall close-up. Structural repairs documented for insurance scope review.

Shown to illustrate rebuild sequencing and documentation depth. Every fire is different — your scope will depend on damage extent and affected systems.