Firefighting water drains into Wichita basements. We extract the standing water, set up dehumidifiers and air movers, and take moisture readings every day until the floors and framing test dry.
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Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration in Wichita, KS
A grass fire, a furnace puffback, or a kitchen fire can leave soot through every room. Our crew handles fire and smoke damage restoration in Wichita, KS, from soot cleanup to repairs. Call any time, day or night.
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Fire and smoke damage in Wichita
Soot is acidic. Left on a surface, it keeps staining paint, yellowing grout, tarnishing metal, and over time etching glass. Surfaces that clean up well in the first few days can stain for good if the soot sits.
Kansas wind spreads smoke fast. When grass burns on the edge of Wichita, wind can push smoke and ash through attic vents and gaps around garage doors.
Many older homes have basements and open stairways. Smoke spreads easily from floor to floor.
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Sumner, Reno, and Cowley counties call us after fires all year round.
Call Now (480) 599-2734Fire damage restoration at a glance
What’s included
Board-up, basement water removal, soot and ash cleanup, odor treatment, and rebuilding.
Typical timeline
A smoky room or two can be finished in days. Rebuilds after kitchen or furnace fires take a few weeks.
How cost is set
Pricing reflects the spread of soot and ash, what can be saved, the basement water to dry, and any rebuilding.
First visit
Call (480) 599-2734A free inspection and estimate before any work starts.
The first 24 hours
What to do after a fire in Wichita
The Wichita Fire Department, or the department that responded, decides when it’s safe to go back in. After that, these steps protect your family, your belongings, and your claim.
Not sure what’s safe to touch? Call and walk through it with our crew.
Call (480) 599-2734What to do
Wait for the fire department
Fire can weaken floors and ceilings in ways you can’t see. Stay out until the fire department says it’s safe.
Photograph every room
Take photos and video of every room, closet, and the garage before anything is moved or thrown out.
Call your insurer the same day
Open a claim and write down the claim number and your adjuster’s name. Ask the Wichita Fire Department for the incident report too.
Keep every receipt
Hotel stays, meals, and supplies may be covered by your policy’s loss-of-use coverage.
Close up the house during grass fire smoke
Shut windows and doors to keep wind-blown ash outside.
What not to do
Don’t wipe the soot
Water and household cleaners smear soot into paint and fabric and can set the stain for good.
Don’t run the furnace
It can pull soot from one room and blow it through the whole house. Leave it off until the ducts are checked.
Don’t eat food that was near the fire
The USDA says to throw out food exposed to heat, smoke, or firefighting chemicals, including food in the fridge, since the door seal isn’t airtight.
Don’t switch on electronics or appliances
Heat, water, and soot can damage them inside. Have them checked first.
Don’t turn the gas or power back on yourself
Leave that to Evergy, Kansas Gas Service or a licensed electrician.
Common fire damage
Types of fire and smoke damage we clean up in Wichita
Prairie wind, cold winters, and a mix of older and newer homes shape the fires we see in south-central Kansas.
Grass Fire Smoke and Ash
On dry, windy days, grass fires around Sedgwick County can push smoke and ash across whole neighborhoods, coating patios, attic vents, and window screens.
Furnace Puffbacks
A misfiring Wichita furnace may push oily soot out of every register and leave dark rings throughout the house.
Kitchen Fires
A stovetop fire coats Wichita cabinets and ceilings with a sticky yellow film, and the smell lasts until it’s cleaned.
Electrical Fires
Old wiring, space heaters, and crowded outlets are fire risks inside Wichita walls.
Dryer Fires
Many Wichita homes keep the washer and dryer downstairs, and lint packed in the dryer duct can ignite, sending smoke up the basement stairwell.
Water From Firefighting
Hose water runs into Wichita basements and soaks finished walls and stored things. Quick removal keeps mold from starting.
How we clean
How we get smoke and soot out of your home
Smoke smell lingers because residue sits on walls, cabinets, insulation, carpet pad, and ductwork.
We try each surface first. Plaster, painted drywall, and wood trim respond differently, so a small test spot sets the method.
Loose soot and ash come off dry. HEPA vacuums and dry sponges remove them before any washing.
Then we deal with the smell. Basement ducts, floor joists, and subfloor that absorbed smoke are deodorized, and soaked insulation is replaced. Some treatments need the house empty for a few hours, so we schedule around you.
What the residue tells us
Grass fire ash
Usually fromPrairie fires pushed by strong wind
How it behavesGritty ash on screens, sills, and attic insulation.
Puffback soot
Usually fromA basement furnace that backfired
How it behavesGreasy dark rings around floor and wall registers.
Dry soot
Usually fromWood and paper burning hot
How it behavesLoose dust that HEPA vacuums capture.
Protein residue
Usually fromFood left burning on the stove
How it behavesA clear, sticky film with a heavy smell.
What can be saved
What can be cleaned and what gets replaced
In Wichita homes, the material, how close it sat to the fire, and how quickly cleanup starts decide what can be saved. Here’s the usual pattern, and the inspection confirms it.
Glass, tile, metal, and stone
Usually cleanedKitchen tile, window glass, and bathroom fixtures usually wipe clean if soot is removed promptly.
Painted walls and plaster
Usually cleanedPlaster in College Hill and Riverside homes, along with painted drywall, usually cleans up. Shadows get sealed and repainted.
Drywall
Depends on heat and timingDrywall that only picked up smoke can be washed and primed. Burned or water-swollen sheets are removed.
Wood floors, trim, and cabinets
Depends on heat and timingHardwood floors and original trim often clean. Heat-blistered finishes may need refinishing.
Clothing, curtains, and bedding
Depends on heat and timingEveryday clothes and bedding typically recover with smoke-odor laundering, but anything melted or burned is lost.
Upholstered furniture and rugs
Depends on heat and timingSofas and rugs with light smoke or ash can be deodorized. Pieces soaked by hoses are generally replaced.
Electronics and appliances
Depends on heat and timingElectronics from a smoky room should be tested by a technician before use, since soot corrodes circuits.
Photos and documents
Depends on heat and timingKeep photos and papers out of a damp basement, flat and dry, until a specialist can review them.
Charred framing
Depends on heat and timingWhere the fire only blackened the joists over the basement, they can be scrubbed and sealed. Anything charred deeper gets new lumber.
Insulation, mattresses, and carpet pad
Usually replacedBasement carpet pad, mattresses, and insulation hold smoke and water, so they’re removed rather than cleaned.
Food and medicine
Usually replacedThrow out pantry and fridge food from near the fire, and ask a pharmacist about medicine that was in the room.
Packing out your belongings
If rooms need heavy cleaning or a rebuild, we can pack out your belongings as a separate service. Ask about it during your free inspection.
Anything too damaged to restore gets its own photo log for the adjuster.
Help beyond the fire
Other restoration services we offer in Wichita
Every job starts with a free inspection and estimate. Fire damage rarely comes alone, so the same team handles what comes with it.
Mold may grow in a wet Wichita basement within days after a fire. We find the moisture source, contain the area, remove the mold, and dry the space out.
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Hailstorms, straight-line winds, and spring tornadoes can damage roofs and let rain in. We dry the structure, remove damaged materials, and repair the ceilings and walls inside.
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A fire can close an Old Town restaurant, an office downtown, or an aviation-industry shop. We extract, dry, and clean on a plan built around reopening, and we document each step for your carrier.
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When you’re ready to rebuild, the same crew puts it back together, from drywall to cabinets to the final coat of paint, so there’s no second contractor to hire.
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Call (480) 599-2734Call and talk to our crew about what happened. The call is free, and so is the inspection.
Our process
What happens after you call
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You call, we send a crew
Call (480) 599-2734 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Tell us what happened and whether the fire department has cleared the house. We’ll send a crew right away.
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We secure the property
We board up broken windows and doors and tarp openings in the roof, so rain and intruders stay out while the work is planned.
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We arrive and inspect
The 24 Hour Flood Pros team traces how far the soot and smoke went, room by room, including closets, the attic, and the ducts. We use moisture meters to find hose water inside walls and under floors. We photograph all the damage for your insurance. The inspection is free.
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We remove water and seal off clean rooms
We pump out standing water and set up drying equipment. Rooms the smoke didn’t reach get closed off with plastic, so soot doesn’t follow us through the house.
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We remove what can’t be saved
Materials that can’t be saved, like charred drywall and soaked insulation, come out. If you need belongings packed out, we can do that as a separate service.
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We clean and deodorize
Soot comes off with dry methods first, then wet cleaning matched to each surface. With the residue gone, we treat the smell in the materials and ducts that soaked it up.
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We make the repairs
When you’re ready, the 24 Hour Flood Pros team fixes the damage. We replace drywall, install cabinets, and finish with fresh paint. Our goal is to make your home look the way it did before.
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Final check with you
Before we sign off a room, we check surfaces in strong light and wipe-test them for leftover residue. Then we walk through with you, with the furnace running for a smell check, and send the final records to your insurance company to close out the claim.
Grass fire smoke blew into your home?
Call (480) 599-2734Ash blown in by the wind can coat attics, floors, and furniture in homes that never burned. Call us for a free inspection.
Insurance and claims
Help with your fire damage insurance claim
We work with all major insurance carriers, including State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, American Family, Travelers, and Nationwide. Documentation starts on the first visit, and your adjuster can call us directly with questions.
Your policy decides what’s covered, not us. Our job is keeping the paperwork clear enough that your claim doesn’t stall. We bill your insurance directly for damage your policy covers.
Many homeowners policies also include loss-of-use coverage, sometimes called additional living expenses, for a hotel or rental while the house is repaired. Ask your adjuster what yours includes before you book anything.
If a claim stalls, you can file a complaint with the Kansas Insurance Department.
What your adjuster will ask for
- The date and time of the fire, and what started it, if known
- The fire incident report from the department that responded
- Photos and video of every room, taken before cleanup
- A list of damaged belongings: what can be cleaned and what can’t
- Receipts for emergency repairs, hotel stays, and meals
What we send them
- Date-stamped photos of each damaged area
- Moisture readings from the firefighting water
- A line-by-line estimate for cleanup and rebuild
- One point of contact for your adjuster
Where we work
Areas we serve around Wichita
We serve Wichita and communities across south-central Kansas.
Counties
- Sedgwick County
- Butler County
- Harvey County
- Sumner County
- Reno County
- Cowley County
Nearby cities
- Derby
- Andover
- Haysville
- Park City
- Valley Center
- Goddard
- Augusta
- El Dorado
- Newton
- Hutchinson
- Wellington
- Winfield
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Wichita fire and smoke damage FAQs
How fast can 24 Hour Flood Pros get to me?
A crew can be there within 45 minutes. We work 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. If the fire department hasn’t cleared the house yet, we’ll talk you through what to do until it does.
Is it safe to stay in my house after a fire?
Not until it’s been checked, and often not in the rooms closest to the fire. Soot in the air irritates your lungs, and burned floors, ceilings, and wiring can be unsafe. After the inspection, we’ll tell you which areas are safe to use and whether it makes sense to stay somewhere else during the work.
Will the smoke smell ever go away?
In most homes, yes, once the residue is cleaned off and the materials that soaked up smoke are treated or removed. A smell that keeps coming back usually means residue was missed, often in the ducts, the insulation, or inside cabinets. That’s why our final walkthrough includes a smell check with the heat or air running.
Can I clean the soot myself?
A light film on a small area, maybe. Anything more, we don’t recommend it. Wiping soot with water or household cleaners usually smears it into paint and grout and can set the stain. Soot is also acidic and irritating, so it shouldn’t be handled without gloves and a respirator.
Does homeowners insurance cover fire and smoke damage in Kansas?
Most standard homeowners policies cover sudden fires, including smoke damage and water damage from putting the fire out. Limits, deductibles, and exclusions vary, so check your policy or ask your agent.
How much does fire damage restoration cost in Wichita?
It depends on how far the soot and smoke spread, what can be cleaned or has to be replaced, how much water needs drying, and how much has to be rebuilt. One smoky room costs far less than a kitchen fire that reached the attic. The inspection and estimate are free, so you know the cost before any work starts.
How long does fire damage restoration take?
Light smoke damage in a room or two can take a few days. A fire that needs walls, cabinets, or floors rebuilt can take several weeks or longer, depending on the scope, permits, and insurance approvals. Your estimate includes a schedule.
How do I get a fire report in Wichita?
For fires inside the City of Wichita, request the incident report from the Wichita Fire Department. Many nearby cities and counties run their own fire departments, so ask the department that responded.
Do you handle commercial fire damage?
Yes. We restore offices, restaurants, shops, and other commercial buildings, and we plan the work around getting you reopened. See our commercial restoration page for more.
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