Fire Damage Restoration in Milwaukie, OR

What happens when you call

Our fire damage restoration process in Milwaukie

Every fire damage job at TIK follows a disciplined sequence. The order matters — getting it wrong means smoke odor returns weeks after 'cleanup' and customers pay twice.

1. 01

   Right away

   Emergency response and structural assessment

   We answer day or night and dispatch immediately. On arrival, the lead tech assesses structural safety, identifies the type of fire (Class A, B, C, K, or electrical), determines the soot category, and documents everything for the insurance claim.

2. 02

   Hour 4–24

   Water extraction and emergency board-up

   Most fires are extinguished with water. We extract that water before it can cause secondary water damage and mold. We board up broken windows and tarp damaged roof sections to prevent weather intrusion. The structure is secured before any cleanup begins.

3. 03

   Days 1–3

   Soot and smoke residue removal

   Different soot types require different chemistry. Wet smoke residue from low-temperature smoldering fires needs different cleaners than dry smoke from high-temperature fires. Protein residue from kitchen fires requires specialty enzymatic cleaners. We test and use the appropriate chemistry for each surface — drywall, wood, metal, glass, fabric.

4. 04

   Days 2–5

   Controlled demolition

   Materials too damaged to clean are removed — burned drywall, charred framing, irreparable flooring. We document the scope for insurance and dispose of materials per local regulations.

5. 05

   Days 3–7

   Odor remediation

   Smoke odor lives deep inside porous materials. Surface cleaning alone doesn't remove it. We use thermal fogging (which penetrates the same way smoke did), hydroxyl generation, or ozone treatment depending on the situation. The goal is neutralizing odor at the molecular level, not masking it.

6. 06

   Weeks 2–8

   Reconstruction

   We rebuild what was removed — drywall, framing where needed, insulation, flooring, paint, trim, cabinetry. The same crew that handled the restoration coordinates the rebuild. Larger fires can take 4–8 weeks for full reconstruction depending on scope.

7. 07

   Completion

   Final walkthrough and insurance closeout

   We walk the property with you to confirm restoration is complete and odor-free. We submit final documentation to your carrier and confirm payment. You get a fully restored home with a single warranty and a single point of contact.

What makes TIK different for fire damage

• 01

  We treat odor at the molecular level

  Most companies clean visible soot and call it done. Smoke odor returns weeks later when residue inside walls and porous surfaces re-emerges. We use thermal fogging, hydroxyl, or ozone treatment to neutralize odor at the source — not just mask it with deodorizers.

• 02

  Right chemistry for the soot type

  Wet smoke, dry smoke, protein residue, and fuel oil residue all require different cleaning chemistry. Generic restoration cleaners damage some materials and fail on others. Our IICRC FSRT-certified techs identify the soot type and use the appropriate solvent.

• 03

  Reconstruction included

  Most fire restoration companies stop after cleanup and pass you to a separate general contractor for the rebuild. We do both. One company, one timeline, one warranty on the finished work.

• 04

  Emergency mitigation, day or night

  Soot becomes more permanent with every hour. We answer around the clock and dispatch the moment you call, so emergency mitigation — water extraction, board-up, initial soot containment — starts before damage compounds.