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Top-Rated Fire and Smoke Damage Companies in Genesee County, MI (2026)
We found 7 fire and smoke damage companies serving Genesee County. Ratings read 2026-11-03. Updated November 2026. Ranked by our published formula below — see how it works.
7 companies reviewed · 7 shown in full · 3 Top Rated · reviews read 2026-11-03
Who is the best fire and smoke damage company in Genesee County?
By our published formula, Jan's Professional Dry Cleaners - Michigan's Premier Dry Cleaning Company ranks first of 7 companies serving Genesee County, with 4.9 stars from 1274 ratings received and 24/7 service stated on its site. M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services of Flint LLC ranks second and SERVPRO of Northwest Genesee County, Fenton, Lapeer, and Grand Blanc third. Data checked November 2026.
Companies compared (November 2026)
| # | Company | Nearest office | Phone | Rating | 24/7 | IICRC | Score /100 | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan's Professional Dry Cleaners - Michigan's Premier Dry Cleaning Company | Clio | (810) 689-1803 | 4.9★ · 1274 ratings | Stated | Not stated | 80 | Website · Maps |
| 2 | M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services of Flint LLC | Flint | (810) 776-3346 | 5.0★ · 117 ratings | Stated | Stated | 77 | Website · Maps |
| 3 | SERVPRO of Northwest Genesee County, Fenton, Lapeer, and Grand Blanc | Flint | (810) 732-3298 | 4.7★ · 498 ratings | Stated | Stated | 77 | Website · Maps |
| 4 | ServiceMaster Restoration Services - Flint | Burton | (810) 206-0839 | 4.8★ · 145 ratings | Stated | Stated | 66 | Website · Maps |
| 5 | Apex Restoration & Mitigation Inc. | Grand Blanc | (810) 355-4775 | 4.9★ · 66 ratings | Stated | Stated | 54 | Website · Maps |
| 6 | 1-800 Water Damage of Mid-Michigan | Swartz Creek | (810) 936-1094 | 4.7★ · 40 ratings | Stated | Not stated | 51 | Website · Maps |
| 7 | RestoPros of Tri-County | Not listed | (810) 215-9416 | 5.0★ · 50 ratings | Stated | Stated | 50 | Website · Maps |
Ratings and rating counts come from each company's public Google Business Profile. "Stated" means the company's own website says so; we link the page we read on each card below. "Not stated" means we did not find it on the site, not that the company lacks it.
How we ranked them
Each of the 7 companies gets a Compare Score out of 100: recent work in the last 6 months (25 points), adjusted rating (22), distance to the nearest office (15), water-job proof (14), a bonus for 100 or more five-star reviews (7), owner replies (6), 24/7 service and IICRC certification stated on its own site (6), and our badge on its own website (5). Every company's reviews are read on the same day. Companies under 3.5 stars are left off. No company can pay to appear or to move up. Full formula.
Key takeaways
- Jan's Professional Dry Cleaners - Michigan's Premier Dry Cleaning Company: 4.9★ from 1274 ratings, 24/7 stated.
- M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services of Flint LLC: 5.0★ from 117 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- SERVPRO of Northwest Genesee County, Fenton, Lapeer, and Grand Blanc: 4.7★ from 498 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- ServiceMaster Restoration Services - Flint: 4.8★ from 145 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- Apex Restoration & Mitigation Inc.: 4.9★ from 66 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- 7 of 7 companies serving Genesee County state 24/7 service on their own site, and 5 state IICRC certification.
The 7 fire and smoke damage companies serving Genesee County, ranked
Flint, MI
5.0★ · 117 ratings received
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, 24/7 service, IICRC certification on its own site — source, checked 2026-10-01.
Best for
- 5.0 stars from 117 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 5153 Exchange Dr, Flint, MI 48507
License verified: Michigan license #262300844, checked on the Michigan LARA lookup in November 2026.
Flint, MI
4.7★ · 498 ratings received
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification, founded 1967 on its own site — source, checked 2026-10-01.
Best for
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
- In business since 1967, per its site
Address: 4250 Lennon Rd, Flint, MI 48507
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification, founded 2019 on its own site — source, checked 2026-10-01.
Best for
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
- In business since 2019, per its site
Address: 3387 E Bristol Rd, Burton, MI 48529
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification on its own site — source, checked 2026-10-01.
Best for
- 4.9 stars from 66 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 3235 Reid Rd #16, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
5.0★ · 50 ratings received
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification on its own site — source, checked 2026-10-01.
Best for
- 5.0 stars from 50 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: Service area business. No public office address.
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How much does fire and smoke damage restoration cost in Genesee County, MI?
A typical fire and smoke damage restoration job in Genesee County costs about $16,550. Most jobs land between $3,000 and $40,100. Smoke-only cleanup costs far less; a structural rebuild after a large fire costs far more. This is our estimate for Genesee County, not a quote.
| Job in Genesee County | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Typical fire and smoke restoration job in Genesee County | $3,000 to $40,100 (typical $16,550) |
| Smoke odor and soot cleanup only | $200 to $1,135 |
| 300 sq ft kitchen fire, smoke and soot | $1,300 to $2,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft home, smoke in every room | $6,550 to $10,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft home, smoke in every room | $10,900 to $16,650 |
Why Genesee County prices differ
- Labor: construction workers in the Flint, MI metro area earn $31 an hour on average, 2.4% against the U.S. average.
Method: the median typical range in published cost guides, times the metro construction wage over the U.S. wage (BLS, May 2024), times a home-value factor of 1 + 0.35 x ln(town median home value / Michigan median), held between 0.85 and 1.45. Square-foot rows use the guides' $4.25 to $6.50 per sq ft rate at local labor cost. Sources: Fixr, LawnStarter, Thumbtack, BLS, Census.
Change log
- Ratings and reviews for the 7 companies on this list read between 2026-10-01 and 2026-11-03.
- Score weights set to recent work 25, adjusted rating 22, distance to the nearest office 15, job proof 14, a 100-five-star bonus 7, owner replies 6, 24/7 and IICRC 6, and our badge on its own site 5.
- Mold and fire lists added for every launched town, with job proof read from reviews that describe that kind of job.
- Ratings and reviews read again for every listed company. Ranks recomputed from that read.
- Moved to the 100-point Compare Score, one rule for every company. Companies qualify within 10 miles, widening to 15 or 20 miles where fewer than 15 qualify.
Fire and smoke damage in Genesee County towns
Why trust this list
This list is built from a Google Business Profile data pull and a direct read of each company's own website — never from a company's self-submitted form. No company can pay for a better position; the same published formula runs on every list. Read the formula. The underlying data is re-checked at least once a year.
How a company earns the "Top-rated" badge
The top 3 companies on this list earn a "Top-rated 2026" badge only if they also have a rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 ratings received. The badge is never sold and never changes a company's position — it is applied after the formula already ran. It is recomputed from fresh data every year, so a badge from an earlier year does not carry forward automatically. No badge carries any guarantee or money-back promise.
About this list
Compare Water Damage Restoration Research Team
This list is built and checked the same way every time: a same-day pull of each company's public Google Business Profile, a direct read of each company's own website for the facts it states about itself, and a score from the published formula. No company can pay for a better position.
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Who is the best fire and smoke damage company in Genesee County?
Jan's Professional Dry Cleaners - Michigan's Premier Dry Cleaning Company ranks first of 7 by the Compare Score, our published 100-point formula: recent work in the last 6 months (25 points), adjusted rating (22), distance to the nearest office (15), water-job proof (14), a bonus for 100 or more five-star reviews (7), owner replies (6), 24/7 service and IICRC certification stated on its own site (6), and our badge on its own website (5).
How much does fire and smoke damage restoration cost in Genesee County, MI?
About $16,550 for a typical job in Genesee County, with most between $3,000 and $40,100. A full rebuild after a large fire is priced separately from the rebuild scope.
How much does smoke damage cleanup cost in Genesee County?
Smoke odor and soot cleanup alone runs about $200 to $1,135. A 1,500 sq ft home with smoke in every room runs about $6,550 to $10,000 at Genesee County labor rates. LawnStarter
How much does it cost to remove smoke smell from a house in Genesee County?
Thermal fogging runs about $200 to $585 and ozone treatment $235 to $465 nationally. Odor comes back unless soot is cleaned from porous surfaces and the ducts first. LawnStarter
How much does kitchen fire cleanup cost in Genesee County?
A 300 sq ft kitchen with smoke and soot runs about $1,300 to $2,000 at Genesee County labor rates, before cabinets or appliances are replaced.
Why does fire damage restoration cost more in Genesee County than the national average?
Labor: construction workers in the Flint, MI metro area earn $31 an hour on average, 2.4% against the U.S. average.
What is the difference between smoke damage cleanup and fire damage restoration?
Smoke cleanup removes soot and odor from rooms that did not burn. Fire damage restoration also tears out and rebuilds burned structure. In Genesee County that is the gap between about $1,135 and $16,550 or more.
What does a fire damage estimate in Genesee County include?
Board-up and roof tarp, soot and smoke cleaning, contents cleaning or pack-out, odor treatment, drying of water from firefighting, and the structural rebuild. Ask each company to list them as separate lines.
Does a house fire in Genesee County also cause water damage?
Yes, usually. Firefighting water soaks drywall, insulation and floors, and it needs the same fast drying as any water loss. See the water damage list for Genesee County. Water damage restoration in Genesee County
Does homeowners insurance cover fire damage in Genesee County?
It depends on the policy. Check the dwelling, personal property and additional living expense lines on your declarations page. Keep photos, receipts and a list of damaged items from day one.
What should I do first after a house fire in Genesee County?
Stay out until the fire department says the home is safe. Then photograph every room before anything is moved, secure openings with board-up, and keep receipts for hotel, food and supplies.
Is it safe to live in a Genesee County house with smoke damage?
Soot is fine dust that settles on every surface and in the ducts. Most families stay elsewhere until cleaning is done. For health questions, ask a doctor.
Can smoke-damaged walls and furniture be cleaned, or do they need replacing?
Hard surfaces and many fabrics clean well when work starts within days. Porous items that soaked up heavy smoke, like insulation and some upholstery, often come out.
Do fire repairs in older Genesee County homes need lead-safe work?
Repairs that disturb paint in homes built before 1978 must follow EPA lead-safe rules, done by a certified firm. EPA lead-safe rules
What certification should a Genesee County fire restoration company have?
Ask for IICRC Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT) training and proof of insurance. Each company card on this page says whether the company states IICRC certification on its own website.
How do I compare fire and smoke restoration companies in Genesee County?
Get two or three written quotes with the same scope. 7 fire and smoke companies serve Genesee County on this list; check a box on up to 3 and send one request.
How many fire and smoke damage companies serve Genesee County?
7 companies currently qualify: each has an office in or near Genesee County (within 10 to 20 miles), or its own website states it serves Genesee County or its county.
How is this list ranked?
By the Compare Score, out of 100: recent work in the last 6 months (25 points), adjusted rating (22), distance to the nearest office (15), water-job proof (14), a bonus for 100 or more five-star reviews (7), owner replies (6), 24/7 service and IICRC certification stated on its own site (6), and our badge on its own website (5). See /methodology/ for the exact numbers.
Can a company pay to be on this list or rank higher?
No. Placement and order come only from the formula above. A company can never buy a spot or a higher rank.
What does the "Top-rated" badge mean?
The top 3 companies by the formula, if they also have a rating of at least 4.5 and at least 20 reviews. It is never sold and is recomputed every year.
How do I request a quote from more than one company?
Use the checkboxes to select up to 3 companies, then choose "Get quotes" to send one request naming all of them, or "Compare" to see their stored facts side by side.