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  • One team: cleanup through full rebuild
  • We document and bill your insurance directly
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Emergency Chimney Fire Cleanup in Denver

Denver Fire Damage Restoration carries Denver, CO properties from the first emergency call to the final rebuild. Our professionals board up the structure, remove soot and char, deodorize the smoke, and return every damaged surface carefully.

Our meticulous chimney fire cleanup starts with securing the property and ends with a fully rebuilt house. Denver Fire Damage Restoration's team boards up the structure, removes soot and smoke residue, deodorizes with thermal fogging and air scrubbing, and provides clear documentation for your insurance claim.

  • Thermal fogging and air-scrubbing tools
  • We handle contents pack-out and cleaning
  • Trained, fully-insured restoration professionals
  • Careful cleanup that protects your house

Signs of chimney fire damage in the home

A chimney fire can push heat, soot, and smoke into the living space around the fireplace. These signs point to damage that needs cleanup.

  • Soot staining around the firebox

    Dark residue fans out onto the surround, mantel, and nearby walls after the fire pushed smoke into the room.

  • A strong burnt or creosote odor

    A sharp, tarry smell lingers near the fireplace and drifts into connected rooms long after the fire is out.

  • Scorching or heat marks near the hearth

    Discoloration, blistered paint, or heat damage appears on surfaces close to the firebox and flue-adjacent walls.

  • Soot on nearby contents and floors

    Fine residue settles on furniture, the hearth, flooring, and decor around the fireplace.

  • Smoke haze on walls and ceiling

    A dull film or discoloration spreads across the wall and ceiling above and around the fireplace.

  • Debris or fallen residue in the firebox

    Chunks of scorched creosote or debris drop into the firebox during or after the event.

Seeing any of these in Denver? Don't wait. Call (844) 810-6096 for a fast, no-pressure assessment.

What chimney fire cleanup includes

We focus on the smoke and soot damage the fire left in the living space, cleaning the residue and clearing the odor around the fireplace.

  • Assessment and containment

    We evaluate how far soot and smoke traveled from the firebox and protect the surrounding room before cleaning.

  • Soot and residue removal

    The firebox surround, hearth, mantel, and affected walls are cleaned of soot and scorched residue.

  • Contents and surface cleaning

    Nearby furnishings, floors, and hard contents coated by the smoke are cleaned so residue is not left behind.

  • Deodorization

    We treat the air and affected materials to neutralize the burnt, tarry odor at its source.

How Our Process Works

Our proven process secures your house and returns it on the fastest path back to normal.

  1. Board Up & Assess

    We answer 24/7 and arrive quickly to board up the property and scope the fire damage.

  2. Cleanup & Deodorize

    We work room by room, hauling out the debris and wiping down the acidic soot so it can't keep corroding your house.

  3. Clean & Treat

    We treat every damaged surface and the air so the damage and smell don't come back.

  4. Rebuild & Restore

    From framing to the final coat of paint, our team puts your house back together and walks the finished job with you.

Why chimney fire residue should not wait

The soot and smoke a chimney fire leaves behind keep affecting the home, and the fireplace should not be used again until it is checked.

  • Acidic soot staining

    Creosote and soot are acidic and can etch and permanently stain the surround, hearth, and nearby walls.

  • Lingering burnt odor

    The tarry smoke smell settles into porous materials and soft goods, returning even after surfaces are wiped.

  • Spreading residue

    Soot tracked or circulated from the fireplace area can reach rooms well beyond the hearth.

  • Do not relight until inspected

    A chimney fire can damage the flue, so the fireplace should be inspected by a qualified professional before it is used again.

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What Chimney Fire Cleanup costs in Denver, CO

Below is a plain-English look at typical costs before any estimate is written.

Estimated price ranges for Chimney Fire Cleanup in Denver, CO. These are typical national estimates, not a quote.
Type of jobEstimated range
Hearth and surroundSoot around the firebox and hearth.$800 to $2,500
Room affectedSmoke spread through the room.$2,500 to $6,000
Extensive smoke damageResidue and odor through the home.$6,000 to $15,000

What changes the price

  • Severity of the fire: how much burned sets cleanup, odor work, and rebuild.
  • Smoke and soot spread: how far residue traveled affects the cleaning.
  • Rebuild needed: structural reconstruction adds materials and labor.

These are estimates, not a quote

These are typical estimates, not a quote. Your exact price comes after a free on-site assessment, and insurance often covers much of the work.

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What affects chimney fire cleanup cost

The scope depends on how far the soot and smoke spread from the fireplace and what they reached.

  • Area affected

    Damage contained to the hearth and surround is a smaller job than smoke that spread through the room or home.

  • Surfaces and contents involved

    Cleaning masonry, painted walls, soft goods, and delicate decor each take different methods.

  • Odor and residue severity

    Heavier creosote residue and stronger odor add cleaning and deodorization steps.

Who pays for this

How insurance works after chimney fire cleanup

Most standard homeowners policies cover sudden, accidental damage like this, and you usually pay only your deductible. Many policies also help with temporary living costs while your house is repaired.

  • We document everything the day we be on-site, with photos and a detailed loss inventory your adjuster needs.
  • Call us before you throw anything away. What looks ruined is often part of the claim.
  • We bill your insurer directly and speak their language, so you are not stuck in the middle of the claim.

Why Denver chooses Denver Fire Damage Restoration

Here is why Denver, CO trusts our team when fire damage threatens their house.

  • 24/7 emergency board-up

    After a fire, every hour counts. Denver Fire Damage Restoration answers 24/7 and arrives fast in Denver to secure your property and stop soot and weather from causing more loss.

  • Certified cleanup & rebuild

    IICRC FSRT-certified, licensed and insured, one team that cleans soot and smoke and rebuilds your Denver property back to pre-loss condition.

  • We handle your insurance

    We document the full loss and bill your insurer directly, so your fire claim is simpler, faster, and less out of pocket.

A promise we put in writing

Denver Fire Damage Restoration Restore Promise

We put our word in writing. This is what you can count on from the first call to the last.

  • We answer, day or night.

    You reach a person any hour, and our professionals are on the way right away.

  • We keep the price honest.

    You get a clear scope before we start and no surprise charges when the job is done.

  • We stand behind the work.

    We do not call a job done until you agree it is, and we come back if anything is missed.

  • We work with your insurer directly.

    We document the loss and handle the paperwork with your adjuster, so you are not caught in the middle.

Fire Damage in Denver: What to Know

Straight answers on how fire damage restoration works, what it costs, and how insurance fits in, so you know what to expect before you call.

  • The Types of Smoke Residue

    Fires leave wet smoke, dry smoke, protein residue, or fuel-oil soot, and each one bonds to surfaces differently. Identifying the residue type is what determines the right cleaning method, because the wrong one can set a stain permanently.

  • Why Smoke Odor Lingers

    Smoke particles are small enough to penetrate drywall, insulation, and ductwork, so a room can look clean yet still smell. Surface cleaning isn't enough. Thermal fogging, ozone, and hydroxyl treatment neutralize the odor at its source.

  • Why Board-Up Can't Wait

    Open windows and a damaged roof expose your property to weather, theft, and further loss, and insurers expect you to mitigate. Emergency board-up and roof tarping in the first hours protects the structure while the cleanup is planned.

  • Soot Is Acidic, and Time Matters

    Within hours, acidic soot begins to etch glass, corrode metal and electronics, and stain walls. The sooner soot and smoke residue are removed, the more of your home and belongings can be saved.

  • One Team: Cleanup Through Rebuild

    We handle the whole recovery under one roof, covering board-up, soot and smoke cleanup, deodorization, and full structural rebuild back to pre-loss condition, so you never have to hand off to a second contractor mid-project.

We know these streets

Serving Denver, CO and every nearby ZIP

From one side of Denver to the other, we answer calls around the clock. Find your ZIP below and reach a local crew that already knows the area.

Areas we serve around Denver

  • Wheat Ridge
  • Commerce City
  • Aurora
  • Englewood
  • Westminster
  • Arvada
  • Dupont
  • Littleton
  • Thornton
  • Golden
  • Broomfield
  • Henderson
  • Eastlake
  • Morrison
  • Lone Tree
  • Idledale
  • Brighton
  • Indian Hills
  • Kittredge
  • Louviers
  • Parker
  • Louisville
  • Lafayette
  • Evergreen
  • Eldorado Springs
  • Boulder
  • Conifer

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Local coverage

We serve Denver, CO & surrounding areas

A local crew is on standby around the clock. If you’re nearby, we’re on our way. Call now and we’ll dispatch the closest team.

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Proudly serving Denver, CO

We dispatch the nearest crew across Denver fast, with pinpoint coverage around the clock.

What our crew handles

Our Fire Damage Services in Denver

Full-service fire recovery for every kind of fire, residential and commercial, from emergency board-up and soot removal to complete rebuild.

  • Smoke Damage Cleanup

    Smoke leaves a greasy film on walls and ceilings within hours, and it only gets harder to remove the longer it stays. In Capitol Hill, Five Points, and Baker era housing, smoke drives into unsealed interior brick and old plaster before residents even notice the smell has set in.

    How our Smoke Damage Cleanup works

  • Soot Removal

    Soot is acidic. Untreated, it starts pitting metal and eating into glass surfaces in as little as a few hours. Denver's pre-1970 homes carry original fixtures and glass most at risk. Our crew uses dry sponging first, then wet soot cleaning with masonry-safe technique on exposed brick.

    See Soot Removal details

  • Fire Damage Cleanup

    Long after the fire itself is out, char, ash, and leftover hose water remain trapped inside the structure. Our crew clears debris and stabilizes the site across Denver, from Highland to Park Hill, so repair work can start without delay.

    How our Fire Damage Cleanup works

  • Smoke Odor Removal

    A deodorizer only covers smoke smell for a day before it comes back. Actually clearing it takes thermal fogging, ozone treatment, hydroxyl generators, and HEPA air scrubbing at the source. Porous brick and old plaster in Denver's historic homes hold odor long after surfaces look clean.

    See Smoke Odor Removal details

  • Structural Repair & Rebuild

    New framing, drywall, and refinished surfaces restore pre-loss condition, not a quick patch. A Highland or Berkeley bungalow gets matched brick, mortar color, and trim so repaired walls do not read as a patch. One licensed crew carries that work from first stud to final coat.

    More about Structural Repair & Rebuild

  • Contents Cleaning & Pack-Out

    We inventory everything, pack it out, and clean it off-site in secure storage while your Denver home is repaired. Photos, furniture, and electronics all get logged before they ever leave your address, then returned once the repair and odor work are fully signed off.

    More about Contents Cleaning & Pack-Out

  • Emergency Board-Up & Tarping

    Boarding and roof tarping happen the same day the fire goes out, not on a later visit. Front Range wind and fast weather swings can turn an open roof into a second loss overnight, and an unsecured property invites both weather damage and theft on top of the fire.

    How our Emergency Board-Up & Tarping works

  • Fire & Water Damage Restoration

    Water the fire crews leave behind soaks into framing and flooring, and mold takes hold fast without quick drying. Our crew extracts water and structurally dries the property first, then moves into soot and smoke cleanup, one team handling both stages without a second company.

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  • Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

    Crew size scales with the loss, which keeps downtime measured in days, not weeks. LoDo and RiNo converted warehouse space and Colfax Avenue storefronts get priority scheduling, insurer coordination, and after-hours work so a business can reopen sooner than waiting on one small crew.

    More about Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

  • Puff-Back Cleaning

    Black, oily soot from a furnace puff-back can blanket walls, ceilings, and ductwork in a matter of minutes. Older furnaces in Denver's pre-1970 housing stock can still trigger this, and when it happens our crew uses degreasing agents built for oily soot, not standard smoke cleaning methods.

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  • Wildfire Smoke Remediation

    Front Range wildland edges can push regional wildfire smoke and ash into foothills-adjacent neighborhoods like Green Mountain and Bear Valley, no flame ever touching the structure. Our team removes exterior ash, runs HEPA filtration, and deodorizes the interior so the smell does not linger.

    More about Wildfire Smoke Remediation

  • Duct & HVAC Smoke Cleaning

    Forced-air ductwork pulls smoke in during the fire and keeps recirculating soot and odor for weeks after the visible cleanup is done. Denver's long heating season means high furnace runtime, so duct and vent soot cleaning paired with HEPA filtration is often the step that gets skipped.

    More about Duct & HVAC Smoke Cleaning

★ Rated 5.0 by local homeowners

Denver trusts us when it matters most

  • ★★★★★

    “They handled everything: the soot, the water the firefighters left, and the full rebuild. One team from start to finish, and they billed our insurance directly.”

    Thomas B. · Verified Denver customer

  • ★★★★★

    “What I remember most is how calm they were. They explained what was salvageable, protected what mattered to us, and carried the whole mess across the finish line.”

    Maria G. · Verified Denver customer

  • ★★★★★

    “A dryer fire filled the whole house with smoke. I was sure everything was ruined, but they cleaned and deodorized rooms I'd already written off. The results genuinely surprised me.”

    Michael T. · Verified Denver customer

Local feedback from homeowners who needed fast, dependable help in Denver.

  • Licensed GC & insuredCleanup through rebuild
  • IICRC FSRT-certifiedFire & smoke trained techs
  • 24/7 board-upProperty secured fast
  • We bill insuranceLarge-loss documentation
  • 24/7 responseNo call-out fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about fire damage restoration in Denver. Still unsure? Call us. We’re here 24/7.

Can you help with my insurance claim?

Yes. We document the damage meticulously and coordinate directly with your insurer to simplify your claim.

Will my policy pay for fire restoration?

In most cases yes. Our professionals photograph and itemize the damage for your adjuster and bill your insurance company directly wherever possible.

What's your response time?

Our team offers 24/7 emergency response and our professionals be on-site promptly anywhere in Denver, CO.

How do you get rid of smoke odor?

Surface cleaning isn't enough, so our team carefully treats the air and materials to remove smoke odor for good.

Do I need to board up my home after a fire?

Yes, an open, fire-damaged house is exposed to weather and intruders. Our team boards up openings and tarps the roof right away to protect the property.

Does soot really need immediate attention?

Quickly. Smoke residue keeps corroding metal, glass, and finishes until it's cleaned, which is why our crew responds right away across Denver, CO.

What should I do before you arrive?

Wait until it's safe to enter, then avoid touching sooty surfaces. Call our crew and we'll handle securing and cleaning the house.

How long until we can move back in?

Every fire is different. Small soot jobs finish quickly, while a full rebuild takes longer. Our team maps the schedule up front and keeps you updated at each stage.

Do you rebuild after the cleanup?

Yes. After cleanup we handle full structural repair and rebuild, returning your house to pre-loss condition.

What about the water damage from the hoses?

We do. Our team cleans up the firefighting water and dries the damaged areas so you're not left with a second problem after the soot is gone.

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