Same-Day Fire Damage Restoration in Utica, MI
IICRC Certified Firm • Free inspection • All Insurance Accepted
Could fire damage restoration in Utica, MI, start today? A pot holder caught on the burner, or soot blackened the kitchen ceiling. A free inspection is one call away, and we arrive in about an hour.
Fire Damage Restoration and related services in Utica, MI
Water, fire, smoke, storm, mold and asbestos work across Southeast Michigan.
Why Utica homeowners choose us for fire damage cleanup
We're on site in about an hour
Until we arrive, don't reset tripped breakers or flip switches in burned rooms, since heat may have damaged the wiring. A person answers our 24/7 line, our emergency service handles homes and commercial buildings the same way, and a crew arrives within about an hour.
A free inspection of the fire damage
Firefighters' boots and hoses carry soot and water through hallways, stairs and carpet far from the fire, so our free inspection follows their path as well. We're an IICRC Certified Firm, IICRC certified for fire and smoke restoration and odor control.
We work directly with your insurance company
Every insurance company is welcome, and we deal with your adjuster directly. The emergency work, like the board-up and water removal, and the later rebuild are often handled as separate parts of the claim, so we document and explain each one on its own.
We help you get the most from your claim
Fire damage often turns out bigger once the walls are open, such as a scorched stud behind drywall that looked fine. We send photos and documentation of what we find to the adjuster as an addition to the claim, though no one can promise what the carrier approves.
Financing if you need it
For a small fire, the repair may come close to your deductible, and some homeowners choose not to file. Financing is available either way, for the deductible, for a job you pay for yourself, or for anything the policy won't cover.
Utica fire and smoke cleanup reviews
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!!
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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 repair works in Utica, MI
Step 1. You call and we secure the house
Phone our 24/7 line from wherever you're safe, and tell us what the fire department said about the house. We cover forced doors and broken windows with temporary board-up panels as soon as we arrive. If a pet is still missing, tell us, so the crew watches for it.
Step 2. We inspect the fire and smoke damage
Ceiling fan blades, light globes and smoke detectors collect soot first, so they show quickly which rooms the smoke reached. Our technician checks them in every room, then looks at the walls and ceilings around them and photographs each space for your claim.
Step 3. We remove water, soot and debris
Once the hose water is out of the basement, it leaves a gray film of ash on the concrete floor and walls, which gets cleaned off before drying. Burned drywall and carpet go out as debris, and drying equipment runs until the structure is dry.
Step 4. We clean and deodorize
In rooms that got only light smoke, a careful cleaning is often enough, and odor treatment isn't needed there. Rooms closer to the fire get full soot removal and deodorizing, and we tell you which is which so nothing is overdone.
Step 5. We rebuild and handle the paperwork
Our own crew does the reconstruction, so you deal with one company. If heat ruined the furnace or water heater, the City of Utica requires a permit and inspection to replace it. Our invoice goes to you and your insurer, and we ask that payment come straight to us.
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 Utica, MI and surrounding areas.
We work across Utica, including the downtown blocks on Auburn Road and the homes along the Clinton River.
That takes in the streets around Grant Park and UWM Field, plus the area near the Utica Public Library and the city offices.
Homes in Utica fall under the 48315 and 48317 zip codes. Call us if you aren't sure your address is in the city.
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 Utica Area
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Utica fire cleanup questions, answered
Questions we get from our customers' and our answers.
My Utica house only burned in one room, so why does the whole place smell of smoke?
A fire builds pressure as it burns, and that pressure pushes smoke under doors, into closets and through small gaps around trim and light fixtures. Soft materials such as carpet, drapes and the paper face of drywall soak up the residue and odor even where you can't see soot, and that's smoke damage too. That's why our restoration process follows the smoke path through the whole house.
Is the water left by firefighters in my Utica home handled as part of the fire job?
Yes. That water damage spreads into wall cavities, the ceiling below and often the basement, where soaked drywall and insulation can grow mold if they stay wet. Water extraction and drying are part of our fire work, and they're normally covered under the same fire claim, but your adjuster has the final word.
Is cleaning our belongings part of your work after a Utica house fire?
We don't, and it's better to know that early. Our work is the house: framing, drywall, trim, flooring and the cabinets fastened to it. Sofas, clothes and electronics are a job for a contents company, a separate business that many policies pay for under their own heading. Snap photos and jot down each damaged item before it leaves the house, then talk to your adjuster.
When can we go back inside our Utica home after the fire, and what should we grab?
The fire department or a building official clears the house, not us. If they let you in briefly, pick up medicine, glasses, your phone, your wallet and paperwork like passports. Stay off the light switches and leave the gas alone, and throw away any food that heat or smoke may have touched, even if it looks fine.
If you inspect my Utica home, does that start an insurance claim or tie me to you?
It does neither. The free inspection doesn't contact your insurance company, and filing a claim is something only you, the policyholder, can do. You're also free to hire any contractor, including one your insurer didn't suggest. Start the board-up and drying now rather than waiting on the adjuster, since your policy asks you to stop further damage.
Have a question? Call us, we're available. (866)-333-6424