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.
Get your free estimateTrusted Fire Damage Restoration for West Palm Beach Homeowners
Fire damage restoration in West Palm Beach typically costs between $2,800 and $8,500 for a standard room-and-contents job, with whole-home fires running higher depending on square footage and structural involvement. Most jobs take five to fourteen days from board-up to final walkthrough. If you’re standing in a home that smells like smoke and has soot on every surface, call Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach at (728) 220-0713. A live person answers. We show up inside the window we give you, put the price in writing before touching anything, and back every repair with our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Shane Pruitt leads our crew here, and we’ve been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2005.
West Palm Beach fires move fast, and so does the secondary damage. Soot etches into grout and paint within hours. Smoke odor penetrates drywall, insulation, and ductwork. Water from the fire hose creates mold conditions inside three days in our humidity. That’s why we dispatch same-day for our Fire Damage Restoration in West Palm Beach, Greenacres, and Wellington. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Written scope before work starts. Full photographic documentation formatted for your insurance adjuster.
Fire Damage Restoration Company
A Fire Damage Restoration Company handles the full sequence after a structure fire: securing the property, removing debris and unsalvageable materials, cleaning soot and smoke residue, deodorizing, and rebuilding damaged areas to pre-loss condition. You need one when a fire has compromised any part of your home’s structure or when smoke has traveled through the HVAC system. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach provides all of this under one roof, governed by The Garrison Standard: written price before work starts, professional-grade equipment, and a full-year written guarantee on every repair. Palm Beach Fire Damage Restoration work in West Palm Beach typically runs $2,800 to $8,500 per affected room, depending on whether structural framing is involved.
Soot and Char Assessment
We inspect every affected surface, including inside wall cavities and return ducts. Char depth tells us whether drywall needs replacement or can be cleaned and sealed. Skipping this step is how some contractors leave hidden smoke damage behind, and you smell it for years.
Content Triage
Not everything needs to go to a landfill. We sort salvageable contents, photograph everything for your claim, and process textiles and hard goods through our cleaning stations. What can’t be saved is documented with cause, so the adjuster sees exactly what the fire took.
Restoration work we handle
Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Restoration is the process of removing smoke residue and odor from every surface the fire touched, including walls, ceilings, furniture, and the air itself. You need this even after a small kitchen fire, because smoke particles from protein fires are nearly invisible and coat every room they reach. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach handles smoke damage using professional-grade equipment from B-Air and Dri-Eaz, running to IICRC standards, and the cost runs $1,200 to $4,500 depending on square footage and severity. Every job starts with a written scope, never a handshake deal that changes at the door.
Thermal Fogging and Sealing
After surface cleaning, we apply a sealant to trap stains and stop odor from bleeding out of drywall and wood grain. Then thermal fogging neutralizes the airborne particles that cause that stale smoke smell. This two-stage approach is what keeps homeowners from repainting twice.
HVAC and Duct Work
Smoke in the HVAC system recirculates odor into every room, even ones the fire never touched. We inspect ducts, replace filters, and clean or seal as the level of contamination dictates. If we don’t check this, the smell comes back the first time the AC kicks on.
Fire Damage Repair
Fire Damage Repair is the physical reconstruction work that follows cleanup: replacing drywall, insulation, flooring, framing members, and finish surfaces that fire or firefighting water destroyed. You need this whenever the structure itself is compromised, not just dirty. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach performs repairs to The Garrison Standard, which means the price is in writing before the first cut is made and the work carries a one-year written guarantee. Repair costs in West Palm Beach range from $1,800 for localized drywall and paint to $20,000 or more when trusses, joists, or load-bearing walls are involved.
Structural Replacement
Charred lumber loses its load capacity even if it looks intact from the outside. We replace damaged framing to code, install new insulation, and hang fresh drywall. Every cut is measured against the written scope you already approved.
Finish Work Matching
Matching new trim, flooring, and paint to the undamaged part of your home is where sloppy crews show themselves. We source materials that match the existing profile and sheen, so the repair doesn’t look like a patch job. You’d be surprised how often this step gets skipped.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Fire Damage Cleanup is the first-stage physical work after a fire: debris removal, water extraction, soot wiping, and securing the property against further exposure. This happens in the first days after the fire, before restoration begins. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach mobilizes same-day for cleanup calls in West Palm Beach and surrounding communities, including Fire Damage Restoration - Greenacres, and the cost typically runs $900 to $3,200 depending on the volume of debris and the extent of water from the fire department response. We handle this phase with a written price and a live person on the phone, because we know the clock is running.
Debris and Structural Clearing
We remove burned contents, damaged drywall, and any material that can’t be restored. Then we extract standing water from the fire suppression effort. West Palm Beach’s humidity means standing water becomes a mold problem in under 72 hours.
Board-Up and Tarping
If fire broke windows or opened the roof, we board and tarp the home the same day. An unsecured structure invites weather damage, animals, and theft. Insurance adjusters expect this immediately after the fire is out.
Smoke Odor Removal
Smoke Odor Removal is the process of permanently neutralizing the smell that lingers after a fire, not just masking it with sprays. You need this when the fire is out and the cleanup is done, but the smell still hits you at the door. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach removes smoke odor using B-Air air scrubbers, Injectidry drying systems, and professional sealants, all run to IICRC standards. Expect to pay $800 to $2,500 for a typical West Palm Beach home, depending on square footage and how deeply the odor embedded in absorbent surfaces.
Air Scrubbing and HEPA Filtration
HEPA-filtered air scrubbers run continuously to pull smoke particles out of the air volume. We calculate air changes per hour for the space and leave the units running until the particle count drops to acceptable levels. This is not a box fan with a filter taped to it.
Soft Surface Processing
Curtains, upholstery, clothing, and carpet trap smoke compounds deep in the fibers. We process salvageable soft goods through professional cleaning and ozone treatment where appropriate. Items that can’t be restored to an acceptable standard get documented for your claim.
Fire and Water Damage Restoration
Fire and Water Damage Restoration is the combined service that addresses both the burn and the flood, because every fire involves water: from the fire department’s hoses, from melted plumbing, or from the suppression system. The fire damages structure, and the water wicks into every porous surface beneath it. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach runs both disciplines under one scope of loss, with extraction equipment from XPOWER and B-Air and drying equipment from Dri-Eaz and Injectidry, all operated to IICRC standards. Combined fire and water restoration costs in West Palm Beach run $4,500 to $18,000 depending on the size of the fire and the volume of water released.
Extraction and Psychrometrics
Psychrometrics is the science of moisture movement through materials and air. We measure the moisture content of affected walls, flooring, and subfloor, then set drying goals and equipment placement accordingly. Guessing at this step either leaves moisture behind or runs the equipment for weeks too long.
Desiccant Drying
In West Palm Beach’s humid climate, desiccant drying is often the difference between a successful dry-down and a mold problem. Desiccants remove moisture from the air chemically, not just by moving air across a coil. We apply this where the relative humidity demands it.
Soot Removal
Soot Removal is the careful cleaning of the fine, oily black residue that smoke leaves on walls, ceilings, woodwork, and possessions. You need this whenever soot is visible or can be smelled, because that film contains acidic compounds that etch and discolor surfaces quickly. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach performs soot removal as the first touch of every fire job, using chemical sponges and professional-grade cleaning agents appropriate to the surface. Soot removal is typically part of a broader fire restoration scope, running $700 to $2,800 for concentrated cleaning on a kitchen or common-area fire.
Surface-Specific Methods
Painted drywall, stained wood, brass hardware, and textured ceilings all require different tools and chemistry. We use dry chemical sponges for initial soot lifting, then appropriate scrubbing agents for what remains. Using one cleaner on everything destroys finishes.
Pre-Etch Intervention
Soot begins etching within 72 hours, and sooner in humid conditions. Our same-day dispatch in West Palm Beach is not a sales convenience; it is a materials-preservation issue. The faster we get soot off surfaces, the more of your home we can restore instead of replace.
Brands We Service
Our equipment roster runs on the brands the IICRC-standard industry trusts. We run Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers and air movers on every water component of a fire job, because their LGR units pull more moisture out of West Palm Beach air per watt than consumer-grade equipment. Their low-grain refrigerant systems are the difference between a dry home and a musty one.
For salvageable contents and flooring that got hit by firefighting water, we use Injectidry systems to pull moisture out of hardwood, subfloor, and wall cavities without unnecessary demolition. These systems save floors that a less equipped crew would rip out and bill to the insurance company. Whether your equipment is a Dri-Eaz, XPOWER, or any other make, we can run it and maintain it to the standard this industry expects.
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- You can still smell smoke a week after the fire. This means smoke particles are embedded in porous materials or moving through the HVAC system. Masking it with candles or sprays does nothing. The compound causing the smell is still in your home.
- Soot is visible on surfaces far from the fire. Soot travels through air currents and coats every room, not just the burn site. If you see gray or black film on walls in other rooms, the acidic residue is already working on your paint and finishes.
- Walls or ceilings show water staining below the fire area. Firefighting water runs down through floors and collects in the cavities below. That water is now a mold incubation zone in West Palm Beach heat. Get extraction started before the third day.
- Your insurance adjuster is asking for documentation you don’t have. Photographic evidence and a written scope of loss make the difference between a covered claim and a denied one. We document everything from the first visit and format it for your adjuster.
- You notice rust forming on metal hardware or electronics in the affected rooms. Soot is acidic. It corrodes metal fast in humid coastal air. This is a sign the contamination is active and spreading, not settling down.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and talk to a person. You call (728) 220-0713, and a human answers. No phone tree. We ask what happened, what you see, and whether the fire department has cleared the structure. We set an arrival window and we keep it.
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Assessment and written scope. We walk the property with you or your insurance adjuster, test for moisture, and photograph everything. Then you get a written scope of loss with the price in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it.
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Mitigation and cleanup. We extract water, remove debris, board up openings, and begin soot removal and air scrubbing. This phase stops the secondary damage. We work in uniform, and we work to the written scope.
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Restoration and repair. We replace damaged drywall, insulation, flooring, and structural members as the scope specifies. Our finish work is matched to the surrounding material. The job is not done when the debris is gone; it’s done when the repair matches the original.
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Final walkthrough and written guarantee. We walk the finished job with you, show you the documentation package for your adjuster, and hand you the written guarantee. Every repair is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it fails within one year, we return and fix it at no charge.
How Much Does Fire Damage Restoration Cost in West Palm Beach?
A typical our Fire Damage Restoration in North Palm Beach and West Palm Beach runs $2,800 to $8,500 per affected room when the damage is smoke, soot, and moderate water. A kitchen fire with contained smoke and water damage usually lands between $4,000 and $12,000 total. A whole-home fire that involves structural framing and HVAC contamination can run $20,000 to $60,000 or more. These ranges reflect what we see across Palm Beach County: material costs, labor, equipment time, and disposal.
The biggest factors in price are square footage affected, whether structural lumber is charred, the type of fire (protein fires from cooking leave residue that is harder to remove than clean-burning wood fires), and how much water the fire department put down. You avoid overpaying by getting a written scope before the work starts, so the price doesn’t move when the crew is already in your home. That’s The Garrison Standard, and it’s not a negotiating tactic. It’s the way this business runs. Our free estimate includes a full inspection, moisture readings, a written scope, and a price. What you see is what you pay.
Our Service Area Near West Palm Beach
Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach covers West Palm Beach itself, plus Fire Damage Restoration in Greenacres and Fire Damage Restoration in Wellington. We also run calls in Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Springs, Lantana, Lake Park, The Acreage, Palm Beach, Westgate, Riviera Beach, and Lake Worth. Typical response time in West Palm Beach proper is under 60 minutes, and surrounding communities run 60 to 90 minutes, depending on traffic on I-95 and Southern Boulevard. We dispatch based on where the crew is, not on a zone map.
Serving West Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Palm Beach area and know this community well. 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 West Palm Beach
Fire damage restoration is the full process of returning a home to its pre-loss condition after a fire, including debris removal, soot and smoke cleaning, odor neutralization, structural repair, and water extraction from the firefighting effort. In West Palm Beach, it also means acting fast against the humidity, which accelerates mold growth in wet materials. The goal at the end is a home you can live in without smelling smoke, seeing char, or wondering if the structure is sound.
A typical contained fire in a West Palm Beach home takes five to fourteen days from initial cleanup to final walkthrough. Structural fires involving framing replacement or whole-home HVAC cleaning can take three to six weeks. The timeline is set in the written scope before work starts, so you know what to expect and can plan accordingly. Call us at (728) 220-0713 for a realistic timeline for your specific job.
Most West Palm Beach fire restoration jobs land between $2,800 and $8,500 per affected room, with kitchen fires commonly $4,000 to $12,000 total. Whole-home fires with structural damage run higher, into the $20,000 to $60,000 range or more. The written scope you get from Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach includes the full price before any work starts, so there are no surprises at the end. Estimates are free, so call us for exact numbers on your situation.
Most homeowners policies in Florida cover fire damage restoration as a named peril, minus your deductible, and the claim process moves faster when the contractor documents everything from day one. We photograph every affected surface, itemize the scope of loss, and format the documentation to support your adjuster’s review. We work directly with adjusters, so you don’t have to translate construction terminology into insurance language. Call us and we’ll walk you through what your claim needs.
Yes. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Fires don’t happen on a schedule, and secondary damage doesn’t wait. When you call (728) 220-0713, you get a human who can dispatch a crew in West Palm Beach, not a recording telling you to leave a message.
Every repair we make is backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise, in writing. If the repair fails within one year, we return and make it right at no charge. This includes a free second visit if the work falls short within the guarantee period. Shane Pruitt stands behind that promise personally, and it’s been the standard here since 2005.
Don’t enter the property until the fire department says it’s structurally safe. Turn off the HVAC system if you can access the controls without entering the affected area, to stop smoke from circulating. Don’t wipe or clean anything, because improper cleaning can set soot stains permanently. Then call us at (728) 220-0713 and we’ll walk you through the next steps, including what to say to your insurance company on the first call.
Schedule Your Fire Damage Restoration Service in West Palm Beach Today
Stop the damage where it stands. Call Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach at (728) 220-0713 for a free, no-obligation estimate with a written scope and a firm price. We answer live, 24/7, and we show up when we say we will. You’ll talk to a person, not a call center, and you’ll get a price in writing before we touch anything. The home page has more about how we work.
Written by Shane Pruitt, Owner at Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach since 2005.