Fire Damage Restoration in San Antonio, TX
After a fire in your San Antonio home or business, the fire department puts out the flames and leaves you with everything else. We answer 24/7, secure the building the same day, and start on the smoke, soot and water damage before it sets in. You do not have to work out on your own what can be saved. We clean what can be cleaned, rebuild what cannot, and deal with your insurance company from the first walkthrough to the last repair.
Updated September 2026
Fire and Smoke Damage Services
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Emergency board-up of doors and windows and tarping of burned roof sections
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Removal of water left behind by fire hoses and sprinklers
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Soot cleaning on walls, ceilings, cabinets and fixtures
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Smoke odor removal that treats the source, not just the air
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Cleaning of HVAC ductwork that carried smoke through the house
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Contents pack-out, cleaning and an itemized list for your claim
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Demolition and haul-off of burned drywall, insulation and framing
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Kitchen fire cleanup, including greasy protein residue
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Structural rebuild: framing, drywall, cabinets, flooring and paint
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Fire and smoke cleanup for offices, shops and rental properties
How Smoke Reaches Rooms the Fire Never Touched
Fire damage is only part of the loss. Smoke is pushed by heat into every open space it can reach, and it leaves a film on walls, ceilings and belongings far from the burned room. Different fires leave different residue: a fast, hot fire leaves dry, powdery soot, burning plastic leaves a smeary black film, and a kitchen fire can leave an almost invisible greasy layer that holds a strong odor. Each needs its own cleaning method, and the wrong one can spread the stain.
In many San Antonio houses the air handler and the ductwork sit in the attic. If the system was running during the fire, it pulled smoke in and blew it into every room it serves, so we inspect and clean the ducts as part of the job rather than leaving it for later.
Until we arrive, protect your home and your claim:
- warningStay out until the fire department says the building is safe to enter
- warningDo not wipe soot off walls or fabric; it smears and sets deeper
- warningKeep the heating and air system off so it does not move more smoke
- warningDo not throw damaged items away before they are documented
- warningKeep receipts for meals, clothes and a place to stay
Our Fire Damage Restoration Process
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Secure the Property
We board up openings and tarp the roof so weather, animals and trespassers stay out. The building is protected the day you call us.
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Assess and Document the Loss
We walk the whole building to measure fire, smoke, soot and water damage, and we photograph and inventory it for your adjuster before anything is removed.
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Remove Water and Burned Materials
We extract water from firefighting and tear out drywall, insulation and flooring that fire or water ruined, so what is left can be cleaned and dried.
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Clean Soot, Smoke and Odor
We match the cleaning method to the residue on each surface, clean your belongings, clean the ductwork, and treat odor where it lives in the materials.
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Rebuild and Return Your Home
We rebuild the damaged rooms, from framing and drywall to cabinets, flooring and paint, and walk the finished work with you before we call it done.
Fire Restoration for Homes and Businesses
For your home: A fire turns your family's routine upside down. We keep you informed about what can be saved, what will be replaced and how long each part will take, and we help you track the costs of living elsewhere while the work is done.
For your business: Every day closed after a fire costs your business. We secure the building quickly, work out with you which areas can reopen first, and give your carrier the documentation it needs for the property claim and any business interruption coverage you carry.
Why Families Choose Doan After a Fire
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IICRC-certified technicians trained in fire, smoke and water restoration
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Licensed and insured, from board-up through full reconstruction
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Locally owned and based in San Antonio
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A crew on site within 60 minutes of your call, day or night
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One company for cleanup, contents and rebuild, so you are not juggling contractors
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Our work is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee
Fire Damage Insurance Claims in Texas
Fire and smoke damage is covered by nearly every standard homeowners policy in Texas, and so is the water used to put the fire out. Most policies also include coverage for additional living expenses if you cannot stay in your home, which is why the receipts matter.
Fire claims are large and detailed, and the contents list is often the hardest part. We build the room-by-room inventory with you and keep it with our scope of repairs, so your adjuster has one complete file to work from.
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Photos and an inventory of damaged contents before anything is thrown away
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A written scope for cleaning, demolition and rebuild
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On-site meetings with your adjuster to walk the damage together
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Direct billing to your insurance company, and most homeowners pay nothing out of pocket beyond the deductible
Fire Damage Restoration Near You
We respond to fire and smoke damage throughout the San Antonio metro. Pick your city to see the local page.
Call Our Fire Restoration Team
Call (214) 267-8606 any time, day or night, to get the building secured. If the fire was small or the smoke damage is the main problem, you can also send us a message below.
After a Fire, the First Day Matters Most.
Soot and water keep doing damage after the flames are out. We secure, clean and rebuild, and we bill your insurance directly.