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 Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
A fire in your Fort Lauderdale home leaves behind more than charred walls. Smoke seeps into drywall and ductwork, water from the fire department soaks flooring and subfloors, and soot settles into every porous surface it touches. Since 2005, Dryden Restoration Fort Lauderdale has helped homeowners across Broward County recover from small kitchen fires, electrical fires, and whole-house losses. Carl Brandt and our crews answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call (754) 354-1250, a live person picks up, not a voicemail.
We are an independently owned and operated Kingswell company, and we operate by a simple set of commitments: a written price before any tool touches your home, a named arrival window we actually keep, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing on every repair. If a covered repair fails within a year, we return and correct it at no charge. If you are standing in a smoke-filled living room in Victoria Park or Wilton Manors right now, start here: call us, and we will tell you exactly what happens next and when our crew arrives.
Fire Damage Restoration Company
Fire Damage Restoration Company work is the full-scope recovery that happens after the fire trucks leave: securing the structure, removing damaged materials, drying the property, cleaning what can be saved, and rebuilding what cannot. Homeowners in Fort Lauderdale call us when the fire department has cleared the scene and they need someone to take over. We are the company that shows up in a marked truck, in uniform, with a written scope of work before demolition begins. You will never see the price change at the door.
Structural Assessment and Board-Up
The first thing a fire damage restoration company in Fort Lauderdale does is determine whether the structure is stable and whether openings need sealing. South Florida humidity attacks exposed framing within days, so we board up broken windows and tarp damaged roof sections the same day we arrive.
Content Inventory and Pack-Out
We document every item we remove from the home, photograph it, and store salvageable belongings in a climate-controlled facility. Your adjuster gets the same photo file we keep, so the insurance claim matches what we actually packed out.
Restoration work we handle
Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Restoration addresses the invisible but pervasive particles that settle into walls, ceilings, carpets, and ducts after a fire. Fort Lauderdale homes built before 1990 often have plaster walls that trap smoke differently than modern drywall, and we adjust our cleaning approach accordingly. Typical smoke damage restoration in Fort Lauderdale runs $2,800 to $7,500 depending on square footage and how long smoke sat before we arrived.
Surface Cleaning and Sealant Application
We wash every washable surface with professional-grade degreasers, then apply a smoke-sealing primer to walls and ceilings so residual odor cannot bleed through new paint. This is the difference between a home that smells clean for three weeks and one that stays clean for twenty years.
HVAC and Duct Decontamination
If your air handler was running during the fire, smoke traveled through every supply and return. We inspect the full duct run, clean what is reachable, and seal what is not, so your AC does not recirculate soot into freshly cleaned rooms every time it cycles.
Fire Damage Repair
Fire Damage Repair is the reconstruction phase: replacing drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinetry, and trim that were too damaged to save. In Fort Lauderdale, fire damage repair typically costs $4,500 to $18,000 for a contained kitchen or garage fire, and more for whole-home losses. We price the repair line-by-line in your written scope, so you see exactly what goes into the number before we order materials.
Drywall and Insulation Replacement
Charred drywall loses its fire rating and its structural integrity. We cut back to clean, sound framing, replace insulation with the correct R-value for our climate zone, and hang and finish new drywall to match the existing texture.
Flooring and Subfloor Repair
Burned carpet, warped hardwood, and waterlogged subfloor all come out. We assess the subfloor for fire damage and water saturation before installing new flooring, because laying new material over a compromised subfloor guarantees a callback within months.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Fire Damage Cleanup is the debris removal and surface cleaning that happens before any rebuilding. It includes hauling away charred contents, vacuuming loose soot, wiping down framing, and pressure-washing exterior surfaces. Cleanup alone in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $1,500 to $4,000 for a single-room fire, before any repair work begins.
Debris Removal and Disposal
We remove burned furniture, melted plastics, collapsed drywall, and any material compromised by fire, water, or smoke. Everything is sorted and disposed of according to Broward County solid waste rules, and we handle the hauling so you are not renting dumpsters and making multiple trips.
Surface Wipe-Down and HEPA Vacuuming
We use HEPA-filtered vacuums and professional-grade dry sponges to lift soot from framing, sills, and hard surfaces. A standard shop vacuum pushes fine soot particles back into the air; our equipment traps them, which is why the air quality in your home improves immediately after cleanup.
Smoke Odor Removal
Smoke Odor Removal is the process of eliminating, not masking, the smell that lingers after a fire. We use thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and hydroxyl generators depending on the size of the space and the materials affected. Smoke odor removal in Fort Lauderdale homes typically runs $600 to $2,200 per affected room, and it is the step most likely to be skipped by a low-bid contractor.
Thermal Fogging
Thermal fogging disperses a heated deodorizing vapor that recreates the penetration path of the original smoke. It reaches into the same pores and crevices smoke entered, neutralizing odor molecules rather than covering them with fragrance.
Ozone and Hydroxyl Treatment
Ozone generators work in unoccupied spaces to oxidize odor-causing particles. In occupied areas where ozone is not safe to run, hydroxyl generators achieve the same result without requiring you to leave the home. We match the method to your situation and explain why.
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AfterFire and Water Damage Restoration
Fire and Water Damage Restoration is the combined response when a fire department’s water or a burst sprinkler line has soaked the same structure the fire damaged. In Fort Lauderdale, where humidity already runs high, trapped water behind walls becomes mold within 48 to 72 hours, so drying has to happen alongside smoke cleanup. This combined service typically runs $6,000 to $22,000 depending on the scope of both the fire and the water damage.
Extraction and Structural Drying
We use Dri-Eaz and Phoenix air movers and dehumidifiers, with psychrometric drying (measuring temperature, humidity, and moisture content) to track progress. We check relative humidity, or RH, daily until the structure reaches the dry standard established by IICRC guidelines, then document it for your insurance file.
Mold Prevention After Fire Suppression
Because Fort Lauderdale’s ambient humidity is high year-round, we apply antimicrobial treatments to all exposed framing before insulation goes back in. This is a cheap safeguard against a mold problem surfacing three months after you have moved back in.
Soot Removal
Soot Removal is the precision cleaning of the fine black residue fire leaves on every surface in its path. Soot is acidic; left on metal fixtures, it etches and corrodes within days. Soot removal from a typical Fort Lauderdale kitchen fire, including ceiling, walls, cabinets, and contents, runs $800 to $2,500 when completed within the first week.
Specialty Surface Cleaning
Different surfaces demand different chemistry. We use alkaline cleaners on painted walls, specialized degreasers on cabinet interiors, and dry cleaning sponges on porous stone. A marble countertop cleaned with the wrong agent is a permanent stain, so we identify the surface before selecting the cleaner.
Content Cleaning and Deodorization
Dishes, small appliances, books, clothing, and electronics all hold soot in different ways. We sort items by material, clean what is cleanable, and document what is not salvageable for your insurance claim. Our photo log goes to your adjuster alongside the written scope, so the claim reflects what we actually found.
Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale
Dryden Restoration Fort Lauderdale serves homeowners throughout Broward County. Our crews respond to calls in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach, Lighthouse Point, Oakland Park, and the surrounding communities. Typical response time for the Fort Lauderdale metro area is 2 to 4 hours. If you are outside Fort Lauderdale proper, see our Fire Damage Restoration in Pompano Beach and Fire Damage Restoration in Sunrise pages. Homeowners in central Broward can start on our home page for the full list of coverage areas.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale area and offer Fire Damage Restoration in Fort Lauderdale, and we 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 Fort Lauderdale
What is Fire Damage Restoration?
Fire damage restoration is the complete process of returning a fire-damaged home to a safe, livable condition, including debris removal, structural drying, smoke and soot cleaning, odor elimination, and reconstruction of damaged areas. In Fort Lauderdale, restoration typically begins within hours of the fire department clearing the scene because our climate accelerates secondary damage. Dryden handles the full scope from board-up to final paint.
How long does fire damage restoration take?
A contained kitchen or single-room fire in a Fort Lauderdale home typically takes 2 to 4 weeks from assessment to completion. Whole-home fires can take 3 to 6 months depending on the extent of the rebuild and the speed of the insurance claim. We give you a written timeline with your written scope of work before any demolition begins.
How much does fire damage restoration cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Cost depends on three things: the square footage affected, how long smoke and water sat before cleanup started, and whether the damage is cosmetic or structural. Cleanup alone runs $1,500 to $4,000; cleanup plus repair of a single room typically lands between $4,500 and $12,000; combined fire and water damage starts around $6,000. Call (754) 354-1250 for an exact written quote, which is always free.
Do you service all brands of home systems and finishes?
Yes. Our crews work on homes of every age and construction type across Fort Lauderdale, from 1920s bungalows in Sailboat Bend to new construction in Flagler Village. We use Dri-Eaz and Phoenix drying equipment and standard professional-grade restoration chemistry, so brand of original materials does not limit what we can restore.
Can you come out in an emergency?
Yes. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we dispatch crews to Fort Lauderdale addresses the same day in most cases. A live person takes your call at (754) 354-1250, gives you a window, and the crew arrives in that window. No call-back queue, no after-hours recording.
What does the 365-Day Done Right Promise cover?
If any repair we complete fails within one year of completion, we return and correct it at no additional cost. This includes new drywall that cracks, paint that peels due to improper sealing, flooring that fails, or odor that returns. The promise is written into every contract, not verbal, and it is part of The Kingswell Guarantee on every job.
How should I prepare my Fort Lauderdale home before your crew arrives?
Do not attempt to enter the structure if the fire department or building inspector has not declared it safe. If it is safe to enter, take photos of everything, remove pets to a safe location, and do not touch or clean any surfaces until our assessment is complete. Improper cleaning can drive soot deeper into porous materials and make restoration more expensive. Call us first at (754) 354-1250 and we will walk you through exactly what to do while we are en route.
Schedule Your Fire Damage Restoration Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
If you are dealing with fire, smoke, or water damage in Fort Lauderdale, call (754) 354-1250 now. A live person answers, gives you a straight answer, and schedules a crew at a time that works for you. Your estimate is free, your price is in writing before work starts, and your repair is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Carl Brandt and the Dryden Restoration Fort Lauderdale team are ready when you are.
Written by Carl Brandt, Owner at Dryden Restoration Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2005.