Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
A commercial fire shuts down operations, not just a room. We secure the building, document the loss for the property claim and the business interruption file, and phase smoke, soot, water, and rebuild work so the areas that can reopen do not wait on the areas that cannot.
Service area: We work throughout South Florida and regularly serve Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Weston. This page has the full overview of our commercial fire damage restoration process, response expectations, and insurance support.
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What is Commercial Fire Damage Restoration?
Commercial fire damage restoration is the sequence that stops a business loss from spreading after the fire department leaves. Secure the openings, map smoke and soot, protect inventory and equipment, clean and deodorize by residue type, dry what suppression water soaked, then rebuild what cannot be saved.
South Florida humidity and firefighting water keep working after the flames are out. Soot on equipment, ceiling tile, and open stock does not stay where it landed. The scope is written so property managers, building engineers, and the carrier are looking at the same facts.
This page is the commercial overview for offices, retail, kitchens, warehouses, and light industrial buildings. Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Weston commercial fire losses are covered here. The city links below go only to commercial fire pages that still have their own URL.
Our Commercial Service Focus
Why Commercial Fire Damage is Different
A shop, office, or plant has an operations clock a house does not. We document the loss and phase the work so a safe portion of the operation can return while the rest is still in cleaning, drying, or rebuild. We coordinate with the carrier, inspectors, and the trades the building still needs, including licensed electricians and certified kitchen exhaust cleaners. We do not promise a reopening date or a claim result.
Common Fire Damage Triggers in Commercial Properties
Identifying the source of the issue in a business facility is crucial to minimizing downtime. Here are the frequent root causes we encounter in commercial settings.
Occupational Health Risks of Fire Damage Restoration
Fire Damage Restoration issues in the workplace can lead to liability and employee health concerns. We help protect your staff and patrons from these serious hazards.
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Request AssessmentOur Commercial Fire Damage Restoration Process
Our proven restoration process ensures thorough, professional results every time.
Damage Assessment
Evaluate fire, smoke, soot, and suppression-water impacts
Board-Up & Tarping
Secure openings against weather and unauthorized entry
Debris Removal
Remove unsafe or non-salvageable materials
Smoke & Soot Cleaning
Clean by residue type and surface.
Odor Elimination
Thermal fogging, hydroxyl, or ozone when the residue and occupancy call for them
Restoration
Rebuild finishes and structure that cannot be cleaned or saved, including fire-damaged wood repair-or-replace decisions
The first 72 hours, the interruption, and the file
A commercial fire is a shutdown as well as a building loss. These national figures are why the first three days are spent on access, documentation, and which part of the operation can return. They are not prices, and they are not our results.
119,500
Non-residential structure fires in 2024
NFPA estimates those fires caused $3.6 billion in direct property damage, 20% of that year’s U.S. fire property damage. The count covers stores, offices, assembly, schools, industrial, storage, and other non-home properties. It is not a Total Care Restoration result.
33,200
Nonresidential cooking fires in 2024
The U.S. Fire Administration lists cooking as the leading cause of nonresidential building fires from 2015 through 2024. This is a separate USFA building-fire estimate, not a slice of the NFPA structure-fire total above.
About 25%
of businesses do not reopen after disasters
FEMA published that figure on October 30, 2018. It covers disasters, not fires alone, and it is not a claim about our jobs.
First 72 hours
What happens before the building can work again
- 1
Hour 0
Life safety first. Keep employees and customers out until the fire department clears the structure. Collapse risk, live power, and gas are still in play after the flames are out.
- 2
Hours 0–24
Board-up and tarping, photos of rooms and equipment nameplates, and the claim number. Leave HVAC off if smoke may have reached the returns. If suppression water is in the building, moisture control starts with the securement, not after the rebuild estimate.
- 3
Hours 24–72
Map where soot and odor traveled, separate salvageable inventory from debris, and start cleaning by residue and surface. Dry what firefighting water soaked. Write which zones can return to use and which stay closed.
Business interruption
Keep the open areas separate from the closed ones
FEMA’s reopening figure above is a planning fact, not a forecast for your location. The useful work in the first days is a record of what stopped and what is being done so the rest can continue.
- A phased plan so a safe part of the floor can operate while another part is still in cleaning, drying, or rebuild. Occupied buildings often use night work when power and containment allow it.
- A note of which rooms, equipment, and stock are out of service, and whether temporary power or climate control is holding the rest.
- Damage assessments, restoration timelines, and progress notes that can support both the property claim and the business interruption file.
- We do not calculate lost sales, and we do not promise what the policy pays. Coverage depends on the policy language, the deductible, and the carrier.
Insurance file
One file for the property claim and the interruption claim
Capture the file before contents move. This is not insurance or legal advice, and it is not a promise of payment.
- 1Wide photos of each affected room, then close-ups of burned material, soot, and wet finishes, taken before cleanup.
- 2Nameplates, serial numbers, and an inventory of machinery, electronics, and stock that are in the scope, with make, model, and quantity.
- 3A written record of what was already done to limit the loss, including board-up, tarping, and drying, kept with the claim number.
- 4Nothing discarded until it is documented and the carrier agrees. Structural, electrical, and air-quality hazards can remain after a small fire.
SBA loans are not the insurance claim
In a declared disaster area, the SBA says business physical disaster loans can cover up to $2 million for qualified businesses to repair or replace real property, machinery, equipment, fixtures, inventory, and leasehold improvements that insurance did not fully cover. The same page says a loss of expected profits or a decline in sales is not substantial economic injury for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. A business interruption policy is a different file. We document the building and the work. We do not file loans.
What we handle
The commercial fire scope this site already states
Damage assessment
Fire, smoke, soot, and suppression-water impacts, including which zones are still usable.
Board-up and tarping
Secure openings against weather and unauthorized entry, 24/7.
Debris removal
Unsafe or non-salvageable materials, after they are documented.
Smoke and soot cleaning
Matched to the residue and the surface, including grease-impacted kitchen surfaces.
Odor control
Thermal fogging, hydroxyl, or ozone when the residue and the occupancy call for them, plus HVAC attention when smoke reached the system.
Drying and rebuild
Structural drying after suppression water, then finishes and structure that cannot be cleaned, including fire-damaged wood repair-or-replace decisions.
Licensed electricians replace switchgear and rebuild power. Certified kitchen exhaust cleaners remove grease inside hoods and ducts. We coordinate that work and clean the fire, smoke, and water damage around it. Temporary power and climate control can be arranged so undamaged inventory and the areas still in use stay protected.
Wood that cannot be cleaned is a repair-or-replace decision, covered in fire-damaged wood. The longer sequence is in the fire damage restoration guide.
Our Work in Action
See examples of our professional fire damage restoration work. We take pride in restoring properties to their pre-damage condition.
Why Businesses Trust Us for Fire Damage
We're committed to minimizing your downtime and protecting your assets with commercial-grade fire damage restoration solutions.
What to do first
- Keep employees and customers out until the fire department clears the building.
- Photograph rooms, equipment nameplates, and inventory before anything is moved or discarded.
- Call your insurer, save the claim number, and keep it with the photos.
- Leave HVAC off if smoke may have reached the returns.
- Do not wipe soot or power on damaged equipment before it is assessed.
- Ask for a phased plan if part of the floor can stay in use.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed Florida contractor with comprehensive insurance coverage
24/7 Emergency Response
Available around the clock for urgent restoration needs
IICRC Certified
Industry-certified technicians following best practices
Insurance Assistance
We work directly with your insurance company
Local South Florida Team
Based locally with fast response throughout the region
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind our work with quality guarantees
Where We Provide Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
We serve businesses throughout South Florida. Select your city for local service information.
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Residential vs Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
We offer specialized services for both residential and commercial properties, each with unique approaches.
Residential
- Focus on family safety and health
- Personal, compassionate service
- Homeowner insurance guidance
- Protecting belongings and memories
Commercial
You are here- Minimize business downtime
- Compliance with regulations
- After-hours service available
- Multi-location coordination
Commercial Fire Damage FAQs
Answers for property managers and business owners after a fire in South Florida. This is not insurance or legal advice.
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