Restoration Services
Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration
Soot removal, odour control & full reconstruction
(416) 639-624224/7 Emergency Dispatch
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No obligation. Certified crews on-site within the hour. We bill your insurer directly.
- IICRC-certified
- Direct insurance billing
- 24/7 dispatch
Offering Fire and Smoke Services Across the GTA
After a fire, we secure the property, remove acidic soot, neutralize smoke odour, and rebuild affected areas to pre-loss condition.
- Emergency board-up & site stabilization
- Soot & smoke residue removal
- Ozone & hydroxyl odour neutralization
- Contents pack-out & restoration
- Complete reconstruction

How It Works
Our Fire and Smoke Process
Board-Up & Assessment
We secure the property with emergency board-up and roof tarping, then assess every affected surface and document the loss for your insurer.
Soot & Debris Removal
Acidic soot and charred debris are removed before they permanently etch and stain surfaces, halting the damage the fire left behind.
Odour Neutralization
Ozone and hydroxyl treatment, thermal fogging, and HEPA air scrubbing neutralize smoke odour at the source rather than masking it.
Cleaning & Reconstruction
We deep-clean salvageable contents and rebuild damaged areas, drywall, flooring, and paint, restoring your property to pre-loss condition.
24/7 Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in the Greater Toronto Area
A fire is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a home or business, and the damage does not end when the flames are out. Smoke, soot, and the water used to extinguish the fire keep attacking your property for days afterward, which is why a fast, professional response is so important.
Restoration Services GTA provides complete fire and smoke damage restoration to homeowners and businesses across the Greater Toronto Area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our IICRC-certified crews secure the property, clean and deodorize what can be saved, and rebuild what cannot, all under one roof. We document everything to insurer standards and bill your insurance company directly, so you can focus on your family while we focus on the recovery.
Why Fire Damage Gets Worse After the Fire Is Out
Most people assume the worst is over once the fire department leaves. In reality, the chemical damage from soot and smoke accelerates in the hours and days that follow. Acting quickly is the difference between cleaning a surface and replacing it entirely.

- Within minutes: acidic soot settles into porous surfaces and begins discolouring walls and finishes.
- Within hours: soot permanently stains grout, plastics, and unfinished wood; metals start to corrode.
- Within days: acidic residues etch glass, countertops, and appliances, and the smoke odour sets in deep.
- Within weeks: untreated soot and trapped moisture lead to lingering odour and secondary mould growth.
Soot is acidic and corrosive
Smoke residue is not just dirty; it is chemically acidic. Left on surfaces, it eats into finishes, corrodes metal, and yellows everything it touches. That is why we treat soot removal as an emergency, not a cleaning afterthought. The sooner the residue comes off, the more of your home we can save.
Types of Fire & Smoke Damage We Restore
No two fires are alike, and the source of the fire determines how the damage behaves. Our GTA crews are equipped to handle the full range of fire losses:
- Kitchen and grease fires
- Electrical and appliance fires
- Furnace puff-backs and smoke damage
- Structural and whole-home fires
- Garage, basement, and attic fires
- Smoke and odour damage from neighbouring units
- Commercial and multi-unit fire losses
Understanding Smoke & Soot Residues
Effective cleaning depends on correctly identifying the type of residue, because each one responds to a different method. Using the wrong technique can drive soot deeper into a surface and make the damage permanent, one reason professional restoration matters.

Dry smoke residue
Produced by fast-burning, high-temperature fires. It is powdery and easier to wipe away, but it lodges into cracks, crevices, and porous materials and requires careful HEPA vacuuming and dry-cleaning sponges.
Wet smoke residue
Comes from slow-burning, low-heat fires involving plastics and rubber. It is thick, sticky, and smears easily, with a strong odour. It demands solvent cleaning and is the most labour-intensive residue to remove properly.
Protein residue
Created by kitchen and grease fires. It is nearly invisible but leaves a discolouring film and a powerful, persistent odour on surfaces and inside cabinets, requiring specialized degreasing and deodorization.
Removing Smoke Odour for Good
Smoke odour is the most stubborn part of any fire loss. The smell embeds itself in drywall, insulation, fabrics, and the structure itself, and surface cleaning alone will not eliminate it. Air fresheners and home remedies only mask the problem until the humidity rises and it returns.
We neutralize odour at the molecular level using professional-grade methods: HEPA air scrubbing, ozone generators, hydroxyl machines, and thermal fogging that penetrates the same surfaces the smoke did. Combined with the removal of unsalvageable porous materials, this is how we make sure your property does not smell like smoke weeks or months after the fire.
Fire Damage and Your Insurance Claim
Fire and smoke damage is covered under virtually every standard property insurance policy, but fire claims are among the most complex to document because they involve structure, contents, odour, and often water damage from firefighting all at once.
We handle that complexity for you. Our team produces a detailed, itemized scope of the loss using the estimating software adjusters rely on, manages the contents inventory and pack-out, and bills your insurer directly. We can also coordinate with your adjuster throughout the rebuild, so you have one accountable team and one clear plan from the day of the fire to the final coat of paint.
Property Emergency? Don't Wait.
Secondary damage starts within hours. Our certified crews are on call 24/7 across the GTA.
Fire and Smoke Specialties
Explore the specific fire and smoke services we provide.
Why Choose Us
Why the GTA trusts Restoration Services GTA
24/7 Emergency Response
Crews on call around the clock, typically on-site within the hour.
IICRC-Certified Crews
Trained, certified technicians working to industry standards.
Direct Insurance Billing
We document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
One Team, Start to Finish
Mitigation through full reconstruction under one roof.

Proudly ServingFire and Smoke Across the GTA
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon should fire damage restoration begin?
As soon as the fire department clears the property. Soot is acidic and keeps damaging surfaces every hour it sits, so the sooner we start cleaning and deodorizing, the more of your home and belongings we can save.
Can smoke smell really be removed completely?
Yes. Surface cleaning combined with HEPA scrubbing, ozone or hydroxyl treatment, and thermal fogging neutralizes odour at the molecular level rather than masking it, and we remove porous materials that can't be fully deodorized.
Will my insurance cover fire and smoke damage?
Fire and smoke damage is covered under nearly all standard property insurance policies. We document the loss to insurer standards and bill your carrier directly, so you typically only pay your deductible.
Can my belongings be saved after a fire?
Many can. We inventory and pack out salvageable contents for specialized cleaning and deodorization off-site, and document anything that can't be restored for your insurance claim.
Do you handle the water damage from putting out the fire?
Yes. Firefighting almost always leaves water behind, so we extract it and dry the structure as part of the same job to prevent mould and secondary damage.
Do I need to move out during fire restoration?
It depends on the extent of the damage. For contained losses you can often stay in unaffected areas, while whole-home fires usually require temporary relocation. We'll advise you honestly after the initial assessment.
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