Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in San Antonio
AST Cleaning & Restoration handles fire and smoke damage in San Antonio end to end - emergency board-up, water removal from firefighting, soot and smoke cleanup, odor removal, and full reconstruction - with IICRC-certified crews and direct insurance documentation.
Complete fire damage restoration, smoke odor elimination, and soot cleanup. 24/7 emergency response with full insurance claims assistance.
Charred and soot-covered ceiling framing cleaned as part of fire damage restoration.
Complete Fire & Smoke Recovery
A fire affects every inch of your property — from visible structural damage to invisible smoke particles embedded in walls, fabrics, and ductwork. Recovery requires more than cleanup; it demands a systematic, science-based approach.
AST's IICRC-certified technicians manage the entire process: emergency board-up, content pack-out and inventory, smoke and soot removal, odor neutralization, and full structural restoration. We bring your property back to pre-loss condition.
We bill your insurance directly and handle all documentation so you can focus on what matters most — getting your life back to normal.
Comprehensive Fire Damage Services
Fire damage goes far beyond what flames touch. Smoke permeates every surface, soot causes permanent staining if not cleaned quickly, and water from firefighting efforts creates secondary damage. Without professional restoration, these problems compound rapidly.
AST handles every phase of fire damage restoration — from emergency board-up and content pack-out to smoke odor elimination, structural cleaning, and complete rebuild. Our IICRC-certified team uses specialized equipment including thermal foggers, ozone generators, and hydroxyl technology.
We work directly with your insurance company, providing detailed documentation, estimates, and regular updates throughout the restoration process.
Services We Provide
- Emergency board-up & tarping
- Smoke & soot damage cleanup
- Smoke odor elimination
- Content cleaning & pack-out
- Structural cleaning & repair
- Thermal fogging & ozone treatment
- Electronics & document restoration
- Insurance claims assistance
Fire & Smoke Damage in San Antonio
A house fire is rarely just fire damage. By the time the fire's out you're usually dealing with three problems at once — charring and structural damage, smoke and soot that spread through the whole house and into the HVAC, and water from putting the fire out. We've rebuilt San Antonio homes from grease fires, electrical fires, and lightning strikes (watch one of our lightning-strike rebuilds below). The first hours matter: soot is acidic and keeps etching metal, glass, and finishes until it's cleaned, so we board up, stabilize, and start soot removal fast.
I'm Steve Perez, owner of AST Cleaning & Restoration — I hold the IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration certification, and my crews have been putting San Antonio homes and businesses back together after fires for years.
Types of Fire & Smoke Damage We Handle
Every fire leaves a different mix of damage behind. Here's how we handle the fire and smoke problems we see most across San Antonio.
Kitchen & Grease Fires
Grease fires flare up fast and push smoke and soot through the entire home, not just the kitchen. We clean the stubborn residue these fires leave on cabinets, ceilings, and walls, then treat the smoke that settles in distant rooms.
Electrical & Lightning-Strike Fires
Electrical faults and San Antonio's storm season can ignite a fire inside a wall where you can't see it. We locate the hidden charring, remove damaged wiring and framing, and rebuild the structure — like the lightning-strike home in the video below.
Smoke & Soot Damage
Soot is acidic and keeps etching metal, glass, and finishes until it's removed. We clean and seal soot-damaged surfaces throughout the home, including the HVAC system that carries smoke particles from room to room.
Odor Removal
Smoke odor soaks into drywall, wood, and fabric, so simply airing the house out won't fix it. We eliminate the odor at the source with deep cleaning, sealing, and thermal fogging or ozone treatment — we don't mask it.
Emergency Board-Up & Tarping
After the fire trucks leave, an open roof or a broken window leaves your home exposed to weather and theft. We board up, tarp, and secure the property the same day so the damage doesn't keep growing.
Contents Pack-Out & Reconstruction
We inventory and pack out salvageable furniture, electronics, and belongings for cleaning off-site, then handle the water removal left behind by firefighting and the full reconstruction back to pre-loss condition — one team from board-up to move-in.
Our Fire Restoration Process
Emergency Call
Call our 24/7 line for immediate fire damage response.
Board-Up & Secure
We secure your property to prevent further damage and theft.
Smoke & Soot Removal
Specialized equipment removes smoke residue and soot from all surfaces.
Odor Elimination
Thermal fogging and ozone treatment eliminate smoke odor completely.
Full Restoration
Complete rebuild and restoration to pre-loss condition.
Why Immediate Response Matters
Soot Damage Worsens
Acidic soot permanently etches surfaces within hours. Fast cleanup prevents irreversible damage to walls, ceilings, and belongings.
Smoke Penetrates Deep
Smoke residue infiltrates walls, HVAC systems, and soft goods. The longer it sits, the harder and more expensive it is to remove.
Secondary Water Damage
Water from firefighting can cause mold growth within 24–48 hours if not properly extracted and dried. The Red Cross recommends contacting a professional restoration company immediately.
Watch: Structural Restoration After a Lightning Strike
A close look at the structural restoration phase of a real San Antonio fire job — how we take a lightning-struck, fire-damaged home from demo through framing, drywall, and rebuild.
Fire Damage Restoration FAQs
Ready to Get Started?
Whether it's an emergency or a scheduled cleaning, our team is ready to help. Get your free, no-obligation estimate today.