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After a fire there is soot, a smoke smell, and usually a lot of water from putting it out. We handle the lot and deal with your insurer directly.
Smoke and soot travel far beyond the seat of a fire, staining surfaces and leaving an odour that ordinary cleaning will not shift. The water and foam used to fight the fire then add water damage on top. Restoration means dealing with all three together.
How much you pay depends on how far the smoke and soot spread, and on the water used to put the fire out. These are typical UK figures for 2026.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Soot and smoke residue removal | GBP 2,000 to 6,000 |
| Average UK house fire insurance claim | GBP 10,000 to 20,000 |
Leave the soot alone until help arrives. Soot is acidic, and wiping at it drives the staining in and can permanently etch glass, metal and plastic. Smoke and soot are usually covered under the same buildings and contents insurance as the fire itself, so there is little reason to take the risk.
Fire claims are detailed. We document the damage carefully, itemise affected contents, and provide the clear reporting insurers need, dealing with them directly where you would rather not. The aim is to take the admin off your plate at a hard time.
A house or business fire is a shock. We work quickly to limit further damage, and we treat your home and belongings with care throughout. Based in Plymouth, we cover the whole of Devon, day and night.
Mould starts growing within 24 to 48 hours of a leak. The sooner drying starts, the less damage and the lower the cost.
Call 01752 741261Soot and smoke removal usually runs GBP 2,000 to 6,000, and the average UK house fire claim sits around GBP 10,000 to 20,000. What you pay depends on how far the smoke spread and how much water went into putting the fire out.
Yes. Smoke and soot are usually covered under the same buildings and contents policy as the fire. We document it fully so the claim runs smoothly.
Yes. We clean soot and smoke residue and treat the odour at source, rather than masking it, so the smell does not linger.
Yes. Firefighting often leaves as much water damage as fire damage. We handle both, drying the structure as well as cleaning smoke and soot.
Yes. We document the fire and water damage in full and liaise with your insurer so your claim moves along.
We make it safe, then make it right.