Same-Day Fire Damage Restoration in Clawson, MI
IICRC Certified Firm • Free inspection • All Insurance Accepted
How fast can fire damage restoration in Clawson, MI begin? The fireplace pushed smoke into the living room, or a heat lamp scorched the bathroom ceiling. We're there in about an hour for a free inspection.
Fire Damage Restoration and related services in Clawson, MI
Water, fire, smoke, storm, mold and asbestos work across Southeast Michigan.
What Clawson homeowners get with our fire damage repair
We're on site in about an hour
Call at midnight and a person still picks up our 24/7 line. Tell them if a window is broken or a door won't lock, and the crew that shows up in about an hour comes ready to secure it. Commercial buildings get the same emergency service as homes.
A free inspection of the fire damage
Your free inspection goes below the fire too. From the basement, we check the floor joists for charring and the subfloor for water from the hoses. We're an IICRC Certified Firm, IICRC certified for fire and smoke restoration and odor control.
We work directly with your insurance company
We work with whichever company insures you and deal with the adjuster directly. Some insurers handle a smaller fire claim by phone and photos, without sending anyone out, and then our room-by-room photos and measurements carry more weight with the person reviewing it.
We help you get the most from your claim
Heat damage away from the flames, like a warped door, a cracked window or a sagging light fixture, belongs on the claim as well. We point it out with photos so it isn't missed. We work for the most your policy allows, though no carrier's payment can be promised.
Financing if you need it
A detached garage or shed often falls under the policy's separate, smaller limit for other structures, and that limit can run out before the rebuild does. We offer financing for that shortfall, plus the deductible or any repair the policy refuses.
What Clawson customers say about our fire and smoke work
Reviews from homeowners and businesses across Southeast Michigan.
218 reviews on 
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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!!
3 days ago on
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!
Fire cleanup in Clawson, MI, step by step
Step 1. You call and we secure the house
Call our 24/7 line, and a crew comes to fit a board-up over each broken window and forced door, so the house is closed to weather and trespassers. If a porch, deck or stairway burned, keep everyone off it, because charred boards can give way without warning.
Step 2. We inspect the fire and smoke damage
Soot settles into tile grout and the texture of vinyl flooring, which a quick mop only smears. Our technician checks floors room by room as closely as the walls and ceilings above them, and photographs each one for the assessment.
Step 3. We remove water, soot and debris
Damp air makes smoke odor stronger, so drying the house also helps with the smell. Water extraction comes first, then drying equipment runs while charred drywall and wet insulation go out as debris. Leave the equipment running, even overnight, since switching it off slows the drying.
Step 4. We clean and deodorize
Hard surfaces like tile, cabinets and sealed wood usually respond well to cleaning. Porous insulation, carpet pad and smoke-soaked drywall tend to hold odor, so they're often replaced instead. Odor control works best once the residue causing it is gone, and we'll tell you honestly how it's going.
Step 5. We rebuild and handle the paperwork
Our own crew rebuilds what came out, so the cleanup and the reconstruction answer to one company. Before we finish, we go through each room with you. Copies of our invoice and documentation go to you and your insurer, and payment is requested 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 Clawson, MI and surrounding areas.
Our crews serve every part of Clawson, from the shops where 14 Mile Road meets Main Street to the homes around City Park.
The area takes in the blocks near Clawson High School, the Hunter Community Center at the end of Fisher Court, Blair Memorial Library and the Clawson Historical Museum.
Homes in Clawson use the 48017 zip code. Unsure whether your street sits inside the city limits? Ask when you call.
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!”
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Fire Damage Restoration Services
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Smoke Damage Cleanup
- Soot Cleanup
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Fire Damage Restoration in Clawson Area
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Questions about fire damage cleanup in Clawson
Questions we get from our customers' and our answers.
Why are there soot and a smoky smell in rooms of my Clawson home the fire never reached?
Your furnace or air conditioner may have been running when the fire started, pulling smoke into the return vents and blowing it through the house. Smoke also slips under doors and up through gaps around pipes. Once it cools, it leaves odor and residue on walls, ceilings and inside closets, so our restoration process covers the smoke damage in every room, not only the burned one.
Is the water from the fire hoses at my Clawson house handled as part of the fire job?
Yes. Hose water seeps through floors and ceilings, soaks insulation and often pools in the basement. If it isn't dried quickly, it can lead to warped floors and mold. Our crew handles water extraction and drying alongside soot removal and the rest of the smoke work. That water damage is normally paid through the fire claim as well, but your adjuster has to confirm it.
Do you restore furniture and personal belongings after a house fire in Clawson?
We don't. We work on the structure only: drywall, ceilings, flooring, framing and fixed cabinetry. Clothing, furniture, photos and electronics need a company that handles contents, and many policies list them as a separate coverage. Photograph and list damaged items before you throw any out, and ask your adjuster how they want them recorded.
When can I go back inside my Clawson home after the fire, and what should I take?
Re-entry is decided by the firefighters on scene or a building official, never by us, and they may refuse if the floor, electrical service or gas is damaged. If you're cleared for a quick trip inside, collect medications, glasses, phones, keys and documents like passports. Don't turn on lights or appliances, and throw away food exposed to heat, smoke or firefighting water.
Will your inspection in Clawson start an insurance claim or lock me in?
No. The free inspection sends nothing to your insurance company, and it doesn't commit you to hiring us. Only the policyholder can file a claim, and you pick the contractor, even when the insurer names one. Get the house secured and dried without waiting for the adjuster, because your policy expects you to keep the damage from spreading.
Have a question? Call us, we're available. (866)-333-6424