Restora Michigan

Smoke & Soot Cleanup in Ann Arbor, MI

Smoke travels further than the fire ever did.

Our smoke & soot work in Ann Arbor covers everything from a single wet room to a whole level of a house. We assess the property, show you what we found, and put a written scope in front of you and your insurer before the rebuild starts.

We're based roughly 25 miles from Ann Arbor, in Commerce Township.

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Why this happens in Ann Arbor

Two things drive most of our calls in Ann Arbor: basements and weather. Nearly every home here has one, and Michigan gives them plenty to deal with — heavy rain, frozen lines and power outages that stop a sump pump mid-storm.

Our process

What a smoke & soot job looks like from start to finish.

  1. Step 1

    Assess residue type

    Dry, wet, protein and fuel soot each need a different cleaning method.

  2. Step 2

    HEPA and dry cleaning

    Loose soot is removed first so wet cleaning does not smear it in.

  3. Step 3

    Detail cleaning

    Walls, ceilings, fixtures, contents and HVAC components.

  4. Step 4

    Deodorize and seal

    Treatment and, where needed, sealing before repainting.

Questions from Ann Arbor property owners

Why does the smell come back on humid days?

Because residue is still somewhere: ductwork, insulation, an attic space. Humidity reactivates it. It needs to be found and removed.

Can I wash the walls myself?

Wet cleaning soot before dry cleaning usually sets the stain. Let us dry-clean first.

Do the ducts need cleaning?

If the system ran during or after the fire, yes.

How quickly can you get to Ann Arbor?

We dispatch to Ann Arbor around the clock. Call and we will give you a straight answer on when a crew can be at the door instead of a promise we cannot keep.

Do you work with Ann Arbor permits and inspections?

Yes. Where the repair scope requires a permit, we pull it with the local building department and schedule the inspections as part of the job.

Need help in Ann Arbor right now?

Call and you get the company that does the work, not a call center routing your job to whoever bid the most.

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