Trusted Fire Damage Restoration Experts Serving Murfreesboro, TN

Fire leaves behind more than charred walls and ash. Once the flames are out, several hidden dangers can put your family or employees at risk. Structural instability is one of the most serious concerns: beams, floors, and ceilings can be weakened without showing obvious signs of damage. Structural issues like these must be identified and addressed before anyone re-enters the property. Smoke and soot particles that linger in the air and on surfaces are harmful when inhaled or touched, contributing to serious indoor air quality issues.

Electrical systems may be compromised, creating shock or fire re-ignition risks. Carbon monoxide can remain trapped in the building, and chemicals released from burned synthetic materials add another layer of toxicity. Water used to extinguish the fire also creates slip hazards and accelerates mold problems if not addressed promptly. For all these reasons, it’s important to keep people out of a fire-damaged property until a professional has assessed and secured it.

Soot and smoke residue require a careful, material-specific approach — what works on a painted wall won’t work on a silk curtain or a wood cabinet. Our technicians evaluate each surface and item before selecting the right method to avoid spreading damage or causing additional staining.

Common techniques we use include:

• Dry chemical sponging to lift surface soot from walls and ceilings without smearing
• Specialized detergents formulated to break down oily, smoke-based residue
• Thermal fogging and ozone treatments to permanently eliminate embedded odors
• Ultrasonic cleaning or careful hand-cleaning for fragile or valuable personal items

Throughout the whole process, we also monitor air quality and run commercial-grade filtration systems to remove airborne particles, so the environment is as clean as the surfaces we treat.

Water damage from firefighting efforts is extremely common and needs to be addressed just as urgently as the fire damage itself. Our team arrives equipped with industrial units to perform water extraction quickly, followed by high-capacity air movers and dehumidifiers as part of our thorough drying process. We use moisture meters to detect water intrusion that has soaked into areas you can’t see, like subfloors and wall interiors. From there, we monitor drying progress daily until every surface reaches a safe moisture level. Addressing this thoroughly also reduces the risk of a mold problem developing in the weeks that follow, which is a common and costly issue when water damage is handled incompletely.

Yes, at AccuWorks, we handle the full scope of recovery, not just the cleanup. After fire and smoke remediation is complete, our in-house construction team assesses what needs to be repaired or rebuilt. This can include replacing damaged framing, repairing or replacing drywall, restoring flooring, and completing all interior finish work like painting, trim, and fixtures. Having one team manage both the restoration and the rebuilding phases simplifies the process for you and eliminates the coordination headaches that come with hiring multiple contractors. We keep you informed throughout construction and won’t consider the job finished until your property looks and functions the way it should.

Restoration costs vary depending on several key factors. The size of the affected area plays a significant role,  a kitchen fire with contained damage will cost considerably less than a fire that spreads through multiple rooms or floors. The severity of the damage matters as well, including how deeply smoke and soot have penetrated surfaces and whether structural components need to be replaced.

The types of materials involved, such as hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, or specialty finishes, can also affect pricing. Additionally, the extent of water damage from firefighting efforts and whether mold remediation is needed will factor into the final cost. We provide a thorough, transparent assessment upfront so you understand exactly what’s involved, and we work directly with your insurance company to help make the whole process as smooth as possible.