Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
Sewage cleanup
ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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Fire Damage Restoration in Woodland Hills typically costs between $1,800 and $8,500 depending on square footage, smoke penetration depth, and whether water from firefighting is involved. That’s a wide range because no two fires behave the same way. A kitchen grease fire that scorches cabinets leaves a different footprint than an electrical fire that smolders inside a wall cavity for hours before anyone notices. What matters most after the flames are out is that someone who knows what they’re doing is on site quickly. Keegan Restoration Woodland Hills answers the phone with a live person around the clock, and we’ll walk you through exactly what to expect before anyone arrives. Call (559) 258-5719 and we’ll get a crew dispatched to your home in Woodland Hills today.
Key Takeaways
- Fire damage restoration in Woodland Hills runs $1,800 to $8,500 on average, with structural repair and smoke mitigation as the main cost drivers.
- Smoke and soot continue corroding surfaces and etching glass for days after the fire is out. The faster cleanup begins, the less permanent damage you’re facing.
- The Garrison Standard applies to every fire job: written price before any work starts, background-checked uniformed technicians, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
- We document everything for your insurance claim using the same industry standards your adjuster expects to see.
- A live person answers 24/7 at (559) 258-5719. No phone trees, no call-back queues.
Restoration work we handle
Fire Damage Restoration Company
Fire Damage Restoration Company work begins the moment the structure is safe to enter. It’s not just hauling out burned material. It’s identifying how far heat, smoke, and water traveled, then building a scope of loss that tells you and your insurance company exactly what gets cleaned, what gets replaced, and what gets rebuilt. Keegan Restoration Woodland Hills handles the full sequence: board-up and tarping, water extraction from firefighting, soot and smoke residue removal, structural drying, odor neutralization, and reconstruction. A typical Woodland Hills fire job, like our Fire Damage Restoration in Canoga Park, lands between $1,800 for a contained kitchen fire and $8,500 or more when multiple rooms, attic spaces, or load-bearing framing are involved. We give you the price in writing before any work starts. That number doesn’t move at the door.
Board-Up and Structural Stabilization
After a fire, open walls and broken windows invite weather, animals, and unauthorized entry. We secure the property fast, using weather-resistant board-up materials and temporary fencing where needed. Our crews also flag any structural concerns before anyone works inside.
Scope of Loss Documentation
Your insurance claim lives or dies on documentation. We photograph every affected surface, inventory damaged materials, and produce a written scope of loss formatted to support your claim. That documentation follows the job from first visit through final walkthrough.
Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Restoration is what keeps a fire from haunting your home months after the flames are gone. Smoke travels far beyond the burn zone. It pushes into wall cavities, rides HVAC ductwork into rooms that never saw flame, and leaves a fine gray film on every surface it touches. That film is acidic. Left untreated, it etches glass, corrodes metal fixtures, and stains painted walls permanently within 72 hours. We use professional-grade equipment from Dri-Eaz and Phoenix to clean and restore smoke-affected rooms, paired with air scrubbers and thermal fogging to neutralize the odor at its source. In Woodland Hills, smoke damage restoration as a standalone service usually runs $800 to $3,000 depending on affected square footage. When combined with fire damage repair, the cost folds into the full restoration scope.
Surface Cleaning and Content Restoration
We don’t throw away what can be saved. Hard surfaces get chemically cleaned; soft goods like upholstery and drapery get evaluated for salvage or replacement. Electronics are assessed for smoke contamination before they’re written off.
Air Scrubbing and Particulate Removal
Airborne smoke particles settle into carpets, duct interiors, and insulation. Our air scrubbers pull those particles out of the air while the room is sealed, so the cleanup doesn’t just recirculate the problem.
Fire Damage Repair
Fire Damage Repair means putting the structure back the way it should be. Drywall replacement, framing repair, flooring, cabinetry, paint, and trim. The catch is that fire repair isn’t a cosmetic job. You’re rebuilding after heat, smoke, and water have each taken their turn on the materials. If you skip the drying step or paint over smoke-stained drywall, you trap moisture and odor inside the wall cavity. That’s not a repair; that’s a future mold problem wearing a fresh coat of paint. Keegan Restoration Woodland Hills runs fire damage repair to The Garrison Standard, which means a written price before work starts, background-checked technicians on site, and a one-year written guarantee on every repair. Repair costs in Woodland Hills typically fall between $1,500 and $6,000 depending on the extent of structural replacement required.
Structural Assessment Before Cosmetics
Before any drywall goes up, we check framing members for charring, deflection, and moisture content. A wall that looks fine from outside can hide compromised studs. Those get sistered or replaced before insulation and sheetrock cover them up.
Material Matching and Finish Work
Matching new drywall to old texture, new flooring to existing plank widths, and new paint to existing color takes patience and a good eye. Our trim crews work to blend repairs so the finished room doesn’t look like a patch job.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Fire Damage Cleanup is the physical removal of debris, charred material, and contaminated water. It’s the first thing that happens after the fire department signs off. We remove burned contents, pull saturated drywall and insulation, extract standing water, and haul everything off site. Fire debris isn’t just messy. It’s heavy, it’s sharp, and it’s often mixed with waterlogged material that’s already growing mold. Leaving it in place gives mold a head start and makes the eventual restoration more expensive. In Woodland Hills, standalone fire damage cleanup generally runs $1,200 to $4,000 depending on debris volume and water saturation. When cleanup is part of a full restoration, it gets priced into the complete scope of loss. Every cleanup job is documented with photos, and every price is in writing before we start.
Debris Removal and Disposal
Burned drywall, insulation, carpet, and personal contents all leave the site in labeled, covered containers. We follow local disposal requirements for fire-damaged material and document the removal for your insurance claim.
Water Extraction from Firefighting
The water used to put out the fire often does more damage to flooring and wall cavities than the fire itself. We extract it quickly with professional-grade equipment from Dri-Eaz and XPOWER, then dry the structure so repairs can begin without moisture trapped inside.
Smoke Odor Removal
Smoke Odor Removal is one of the hardest parts of fire restoration to get right. You can repaint a wall. You can replace a carpet. But if you don’t kill the odor molecule that’s embedded in porous surfaces, the house smells like a campfire every time the humidity rises. We don’t mask odor with air fresheners. We find the source. That means treating wall cavities, duct interiors, insulation, and anything else the smoke reached. Depending on the job, we use thermal fogging, ozone treatment, hydroxyl generators, and professional-grade air scrubbers. Standalone smoke odor removal in Woodland Hills typically costs $700 to $2,800. When the odor extends into the HVAC system, the scope and price increase because the ductwork needs professional cleaning or replacement.
Thermal Fogging for Deep Penetration
Thermal fog creates a dry mist that penetrates the same pores and cracks smoke traveled through. It neutralizes odor molecules rather than just covering them up. This works on wall cavities, cabinet interiors, and behind baseboards.
HVAC Assessment and Duct Treatment
If smoke got pulled through the return air intake, it’s now inside your ductwork. We inspect the HVAC system and use professional duct cleaning methods, or in severe cases, recommend full duct replacement. Either way, the fix is documented and included in your written scope.
Fire and Water Damage Restoration
Fire and Water Damage Restoration is the reality of almost every house fire. The water used to put out the fire can soak the same rooms the fire burned. You end up with two problems running at the same time: charred, unstable materials on top and waterlogged structure underneath. If you only address one, the other gets worse. Keegan Restoration Woodland Hills handles both in a single scope of loss. We remove standing water, dry the structure, extract smoke and soot, and then rebuild. The combined fire and water restoration process in Woodland Hills typically runs $3,000 to $12,000 depending on square footage and how long the water sat before extraction began. This is where our professional-grade drying equipment from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER matters most. The drying step is non-negotiable. Skipping it invites mold and structural rot.
Psychrometrics and Drying Science
Psychrometrics means measuring temperature, humidity, and moisture content to determine exactly how long the structure needs to dry. We record these readings daily and track progress against the dry standard. This is the difference between a building that’s dry and one that just looks dry.
Integrated Scope of Loss
You don’t get two separate contracts for two separate problems. You get one written scope that covers water extraction, drying, smoke cleanup, and reconstruction. That’s easier for your insurance adjuster to review, and easier for you to track from day one to final walkthrough.
Soot Removal
Soot Removal requires more care than most homeowners expect. Soot is fine, oily, and statically charged. Wipe it with a damp rag and you’ll smear it into the paint permanently. That’s the most common mistake we see on fire jobs where someone tried to clean up before calling us. Soot comes in two forms: dry soot from fast-burning fires and oily soot from smoldering fires, typically protein-rich or synthetic-material fires. Each requires different cleaning chemistry. We identify the soot type on inspection, then use the appropriate method for the surface, whether it’s dry sponge cleaning on walls, HEPA vacuuming on porous materials, or chemical cleaning on sealed surfaces. Soot removal in Woodland Hills usually runs $600 to $2,500 as a standalone service, less when bundled into a full fire restoration.
Dry Sponge Cleaning for Walls and Ceilings
Walls and ceilings covered in dry soot get cleaned with chemical-free dry sponges before any wet cleaning method is used. This lifts the soot without smearing the oils into the paint or texture.
HEPA Vacuuming for Porous Surfaces
Porous surfaces like carpets, upholstery, and drapery hold soot deeper than the surface. HEPA vacuuming pulls fine particles out without releasing them back into the air. After vacuuming, we determine what can be restored and what needs replacement.
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Our equipment roster includes Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers and air movers, the same professional-grade units used in IICRC-standard restoration work. Dri-Eaz LGR dehumidifiers pull water out of structure faster than standard refrigerant models, which matters when the drying window is tight after a fire has already compromised the building envelope. We also run Phoenix desiccant and refrigerant drying systems on larger commercial losses or heavily soaked residential jobs.
XPOWER air movers and air scrubbers round out the floor equipment we bring on every fire restoration. We run them in compliance with RIA and IFA industry standards, and we document every reading, every placement, and every adjustment for your insurance claim. Whether you need Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, or XPOWER equipment on your job, the result is the same: a structure that’s actually dry and air that’s actually clean. And if your system involved any other make or model, we can handle that too.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- You can smell smoke in rooms far from the fire. Smoke travels through wall cavities, floor joists, and HVAC ductwork. If you can smell it in the far bedroom, the odor source is inside the structure, not just on the surface. That requires professional treatment, not air freshener.
- Walls or ceilings feel damp in the burn area. Water from firefighting saturates drywall, insulation, and framing. Wet drywall loses its structural integrity and becomes a mold host within 48 hours. That material needs to come out now.
- Soot is visible on surfaces that weren’t touched by flame. Soot is acidic. The longer it sits on glass, metal, or paint, the deeper the damage goes. Glass gets etched. Metal corrodes. Paint stains permanently. Early cleanup preserves more surfaces.
- Ceiling paint is blistering or peeling near the fire source. This usually means heat traveled above the ceiling and is degrading the paint from behind. It can also signal water trapped in the drywall. Either way, the ceiling needs opening before the problem spreads.
- Your smoke detectors won’t stop going off. This often means microscopic smoke particles are still airborne and cycling through your HVAC system. Professional air scrubbing removes those particles rather than just waiting for them to settle back onto furniture and carpet.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call answered, crew dispatched. You reach a live person at (559) 258-5719, any hour, any day. We ask a few questions about the fire, the affected area, and the current condition of the home. Then we dispatch a crew to your Woodland Hills address inside the window we give you.
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Inspection and written scope of loss. We walk the entire property, not just the burn zone. We measure moisture levels, inspect wall cavities, check the HVAC system, and document everything with photos. Then we hand you a written price for the full restoration. That number does not move.
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Board-up, water extraction, and debris removal. We secure the property, pull standing water, and remove burned material. Drying equipment goes in the same day if the structure is safe to enter. We track moisture readings daily until the structure hits industry dry standards.
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Smoke, soot, and odor treatment. We clean surfaces using the right chemistry for the soot type present. Air scrubbers run continuously. Thermal fogging or hydroxyl treatment neutralizes odor at the source. We don’t call it done until you can walk the house without smelling smoke.
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Repair, rebuild, and walkthrough. We replace drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and trim as scoped. Then we walk through every room with you and your adjuster if they’re present. You get the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before we leave. If anything fails within a year, we return and make it right at no charge.
How Much Does Fire Damage Restoration Cost in Woodland Hills?
Fire damage restoration in Woodland Hills runs from about $1,800 for a contained kitchen fire to $8,500 or more for multi-room smoke and structural damage. Combined fire and water restoration, which is what most full house fires require, typically falls between $3,000 and $12,000. The biggest cost drivers are square footage affected, how deeply smoke penetrated walls and ductwork, how long water sat before extraction, and whether structural framing needs replacement. A small grease fire that scorches the range hood and upper cabinets might run $1,800. A fire that fills three rooms with smoke, soaks the subfloor, and compromises ceiling joists might hit $8,500 before reconstruction finishes. The best way to avoid overpaying is to get a written scope of loss before work starts. That line-item description of work and materials is also the document your insurance adjuster uses to approve the claim. We give you that written price on every job, no exceptions. Call (559) 258-5719 for a free estimate, and we’ll tell you exactly what we found, what we recommend, and what it costs.
Our Service Area Near Woodland Hills
We dispatch crews to a wide service area around Woodland Hills, including Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Encino, Reseda, Winnetka, Canoga Park, and West Hills. Our typical response time is inside 90 minutes for most of the San Fernando Valley, and we keep a live dispatch line open around the clock so you’re never stuck in a phone tree while smoke is still in the air. For fire damage restoration in Sherman Oaks, we run the same Garrison Standard: written price, uniformed techs, full documentation. The same goes for fire damage restoration in Tarzana and the surrounding neighborhoods. If you’re in Woodland Hills or anywhere nearby, call (559) 258-5719 and we’ll get a crew moving.
Serving Woodland Hills, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Woodland Hills area and know this community well, including nearby Topanga Fire Damage Restoration. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Damage Restoration in Woodland Hills
Fire damage restoration is the process of returning a fire-damaged home to its pre-loss condition. That includes debris removal, water extraction from firefighting, structural drying, soot and smoke cleanup, odor neutralization, and reconstruction. In Woodland Hills, the full process typically takes 5 to 14 days depending on severity. Call (559) 258-5719 and we’ll walk you through the complete timeline for your specific fire.
Most Woodland Hills fire restoration jobs take between one and two weeks for full completion. Cleanup and water extraction happen in the first 48 hours; drying runs 3 to 5 days; and repairs and reconstruction take another week or more. Severe structural damage extends the timeline, and we keep you updated at every step. A free estimate gives you a realistic schedule before work starts.
Fire Damage Restoration in Tarzana and Woodland Hills costs between $1,800 and $8,500, with most complete fire and water restoration jobs landing between $3,000 and $12,000. The variables are square footage, smoke penetration depth, water saturation, and structural damage. We provide a written line-item price before any work begins, so you know the exact cost upfront. Insurance typically covers most or all of it.
Yes. We run professional-grade equipment from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER on fire restoration jobs throughout Woodland Hills and the surrounding area. Our technicians are trained on these systems and operate them in compliance with IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards. If your job needs a different equipment brand, we can usually accommodate that too.
We have a live person answering the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. When you call (559) 258-5719, you get a human being who can dispatch a crew to your Woodland Hills home immediately. We show up inside the window we give you, with the equipment on the truck to start mitigation work right away.
Every fire restoration job from Keegan Restoration Woodland Hills is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. That’s a written one-year guarantee: if any repair fails within a year, we return and fix it at no charge. You get the promise in writing before we leave the job site. It’s part of The Garrison Standard, and it applies to every job we run.
Don’t enter the home until the fire department says it’s safe. Don’t attempt to clean soot or wash walls yourself; improper cleaning can permanently damage surfaces. Do contact your insurance company as soon as possible and let them know a restoration contractor is coming. Then call us at (559) 258-5719 and we’ll handle the rest, including talking directly with your adjuster.
Schedule Your Fire Damage Restoration Service in Woodland Hills Today
Fire damage doesn’t wait, and neither should you. Call Keegan Restoration Woodland Hills at (559) 258-5719 for a free, no-obligation estimate. You’ll get a live person on the line, a written price before any work starts, and a full-year written guarantee on every repair. The Garrison Standard applies to every job we run in Woodland Hills. Call now.
Written by Shane Pruitt, Owner at Keegan Restoration Woodland Hills, serving Woodland Hills since 2005.