Same-Day Fire Damage Restoration in Berkley, MI
IICRC Certified Firm • Free inspection • All Insurance Accepted
What's the first step in fire damage restoration in Berkley, MI? A curling iron scorched the vanity, or the furnace puffed soot through every vent. Call us, and a free inspection can start in about an hour.
Fire Damage Restoration and related services in Berkley, MI
Water, fire, smoke, storm, mold and asbestos work across Southeast Michigan.
Why Berkley families choose us for fire cleanup
We're on site in about an hour
Smoke odor soaks into carpet, insulation and the paper face of drywall, and it gets harder to remove the longer it sits. A person answers our 24/7 line, and a crew can usually reach a home or commercial building in about an hour. An early start often means replacing less.
A free inspection of the fire damage
The inspection costs you nothing, and our company is an IICRC Certified Firm, IICRC certified for fire and smoke restoration and odor control. Our technician checks whether scorched drywall only needs cleaning or must be cut out, and looks into the wall cavity beside the burn.
We work directly with your insurance company
We work with all insurers and talk with your adjuster ourselves. When a decision comes up by phone, such as what gets replaced, we ask the adjuster to confirm it by email and send you a copy, so there's a written record for later.
We help you get the most from your claim
If the insurer turns down an item, ask for the reason in writing, and we'll answer it with photos and notes from the house. We argue for every dollar your coverage allows, though the carrier's payout is never ours to promise.
Financing if you need it
Your deductible is due no matter how the claim turns out, and insurance payments can take weeks to arrive after a fire. Financing is available for the deductible and for any part of the repair your policy won't cover, so the work doesn't stall while you wait.
Reviews of our fire and smoke repair in Berkley, MI
Reviews from homeowners and businesses across Southeast Michigan.
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My parent’s house flooded and the response team was there to help every step of the way. They talked us through the process, cleaned up and dried the basement and put everything back together in a timely fashion! The whole team was kind and respectful and did an amazing job!!
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Response came out to our house when we had water issues with our attic and potential mold growth. They dispatched a project manager to came out same day and provided advice regarding insurance, let us know what to expect for the work, and sent a crew out the next day. Everything moved quickly and smoothly...
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Response Flood and Fire helped so quickly and efficiently when my basement flooded!
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They do such a fantastic job at Response! The whole team really cares about your family and fixing the disasters that strike in your home! Super happy with the work and interactions with everyone we dealt with during our disaster!
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Had some basement flooding a few years ago in Warren, Response Fire and Flood was immediate with their assistance and made the whole process that much easier!
How our fire damage cleanup works in Berkley, MI
Step 1. You call and we secure the house
Once everyone is out, call our 24/7 emergency service line. Berkley Public Safety has its own fire investigators, so leave the burned area as it is until they release the house. Then a temporary board-up closes off broken windows and any door the firefighters forced, keeping out rain and strangers.
Step 2. We inspect the fire and smoke damage
If you used a fire extinguisher, its fine powder may have spread across the kitchen, and some types can corrode metal if they sit. Our technician notes where the powder landed along with the soot, and adds each room to our documentation.
Step 3. We remove water, soot and debris
Wet insulation and carpet pad come out first, because they hold both firefighting water and smoke odor. Water extraction and drying equipment then run until the framing is dry. In an older house, some materials may need asbestos testing before removal, and charred debris is carried out along one path.
Step 4. We clean and deodorize
Cleaning runs from the top down: ceilings first, then walls, trim and floors, so loose soot never falls on a surface we've already finished. Light fixtures and the tops of door frames collect soot that's easy to miss. Odor is treated where it comes from, rather than covered with fragrance.
Step 5. We rebuild and handle the paperwork
Our own crew handles reconstruction: framing, insulation, drywall, paint and flooring, so you deal with one company start to finish. The adjuster gets photos as each stage wraps up. You and your insurer both receive our invoice, and we request payment straight from the insurer.
Melissa Willner
July 2026
Wonderful experience during such a stressful time. They came out immediately, the employees were extremely polite and respectful, and kept me updated every step of the way. They also helped guide me through the insurance claims process which seemed overwhelming at first. I would definitely recommend.
We offer Fire Damage Restoration in Berkley, MI and surrounding areas.
We cover all of Berkley, from the homes along Woodward Avenue on the east side to the blocks off Greenfield Road on the west, and north from 11 Mile Road.
That takes in the streets around Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley High School, the Berkley Community Center and the Berkley Public Library on Coolidge Highway.
Berkley homes use the 48072 zip code. Not sure your address falls inside the city? Call and we'll tell you.
Rebecca Viviano
12 days ago
“They do such a fantastic job at Response! The whole team really cares about your family and fixing the disasters that strike in your home! Super happy with the work and interactions with everyone we dealt with during our disaster!”
Response Flood & Fire
Fire Damage Restoration Services
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Smoke Damage Cleanup
- Soot Cleanup
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Fire Damage Restoration in Berkley Area
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Berkley fire damage repair questions, answered
Questions we get from our customers' and our answers.
Why does my whole Berkley house smell like smoke when the fire stayed in one room?
During a fire, heat builds pressure that pushes smoke into every gap it can find: under doors, through return vents, into wall cavities and up into the attic. When the air cools, a thin soot residue and its odor stay behind on hard and soft surfaces alike, so the smoke damage reaches well past the burn. Our inspection and the restoration process follow that path room by room.
Do you also dry out the water firefighters left in my Berkley home?
Yes, the hose water is part of the same job for us. It runs through ceilings and down inside walls, and soaked drywall and insulation can start growing mold in as little as two days. Water extraction and drying go on alongside the soot removal, so the water damage doesn't spread. Firefighting water is usually paid under the fire claim itself, though your adjuster makes the final call.
Will you clean our furniture, clothes and other things after a fire in Berkley?
No. Our work is the structure itself: framing, drywall, ceilings, floors, trim and built-ins. Sofas, clothing and electronics go to a company that specializes in belongings, and policies often cover them under a separate part of the claim. Take a photo of each item and add it to your adjuster's list before anything is thrown away.
How do I know when my Berkley home is safe to enter, and what should I grab?
That decision belongs to fire officials or a building inspector, never to us, and damaged floors, wiring or gas lines can keep the house closed. Given a short visit, go straight for medicine, eyeglasses, chargers, ID and your policy papers. Leave the breaker panel and gas valves alone, wear closed shoes, and throw out food that sat anywhere near the fire.
If you inspect my Berkley house, have I opened a claim or agreed to hire you?
Neither. Our free inspection doesn't alert your insurance company or bind you to anything. Only you, as the policyholder, can file an insurance claim, and you choose who does the work. Don't hold off on the board-up and drying until the adjuster visits, because most policies require you to prevent further damage.
Have a question? Call us, we're available. (866)-333-6424