A fire in a St. Paul home is especially devastating when that home has irreplaceable character, with original woodwork, historic millwork, and period architecture that cannot simply be replaced from a catalog. ICC Restoration understands what is at stake in St. Paul’s historic neighborhoods, and we approach fire damage restoration with the expertise and care to save as much of your home’s original fabric as possible. Call us 24/7.
OUR PROCESS
1. Emergency Securing: Board-up, tarping, and property protection within hours of your call.
2. Assessment and Documentation: Full inspection of structural and smoke damage with detailed insurance documentation.
3. Water Removal: Firefighting water extracted and structure dried before reconstruction begins.
4. Debris Removal: Safe, complete, documented removal of charred materials and damaged contents.
5. Smoke and Soot Cleaning: Every surface cleaned systematically including walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets, and HVAC systems.
6. Deodorization: Industrial thermal fogging or hydroxyl treatment permanently eliminates smoke odor.
7. Reconstruction: Full rebuild to pre-loss condition including drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and paint.
WHY ICC RESTORATION
Historic Material Expertise: We work to preserve and match original materials including millwork, flooring, and plaster that define St. Paul’s historic homes.
Full Scope In-House: Mitigation through reconstruction under one roof.
Insurance Coordination: Direct communication with your adjuster from day one.
Proven Results: Industrial deodorization methods that permanently eliminate smoke odor.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I file a fire damage insurance claim in St. Paul?
A: Contact your insurance carrier as soon as possible after the fire to report the loss. Document the damage with photographs and video before any cleanup begins. Keep all receipts for emergency expenses such as temporary housing. ICC Restoration provides detailed documentation including scope of work, itemized estimates, and daily logs in formats that insurance adjusters use.
Q: What does the fire damage restoration process look like step by step in St. Paul?
A: Step 1 is emergency property securing. Step 2 is water removal from firefighting. Step 3 is full damage assessment and insurance documentation. Step 4 is debris removal. Step 5 is systematic smoke and soot cleaning of all surfaces including HVAC. Step 6 is structural deodorization. Step 7 is reconstruction including framing, drywall, original woodwork restoration or replication, flooring, and painting. Step 8 is the final inspection and walkthrough.
Q: Will smoke odor in my St. Paul home be fully eliminated after fire restoration?
A: Yes, with professional deodorization methods. ICC Restoration uses thermal fogging and hydroxyl generation to neutralize odor compounds at the molecular level. In St. Paul’s older homes with more porous original materials, thorough deodorization is especially important. Painting over walls or ventilating will not remove odor that has penetrated wood, drywall, and insulation.
Q: Can my St. Paul home’s original woodwork be saved after a fire?
A: In many cases, yes. Original woodwork, including trim, doors, built-ins, and flooring, can often be cleaned of smoke and soot and preserved even after a significant fire. Whether a piece can be saved depends on the intensity of heat exposure and the depth of smoke penetration. ICC Restoration evaluates all original materials for salvageability before recommending removal.
Q: What happens to my personal belongings after a fire in my St. Paul home?
A: All contents are inventoried and evaluated. Many items, including clothing, furniture, kitchenware, documents, artwork, and sentimental objects, can be restored through professional contents cleaning. ICC Restoration coordinates contents restoration and documents all items for insurance purposes.
Q: Can I stay in my St. Paul home during fire damage restoration?
A: It depends on the scope and location of the damage. For fires limited to a contained area with no widespread smoke or structural compromise, portions of the home may be accessible during restoration. For fires involving significant structural damage or widespread smoke contamination, temporary relocation is typically recommended. ICC Restoration will give you an honest assessment. Give us a call.
St. Paul Fire Damage? ICC Restoration Is Ready.
We provide comprehensive fire and smoke damage restoration throughout St. Paul, MN. Available 24/7.
