Top-Rated Fire and Smoke Damage Companies in Grosse Pointe, MI (2026)

Who is the best fire and smoke damage company in Grosse Pointe?

Prime Restoration 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 Grosse Pointe, MI?

About $20,850 for a typical job in Grosse Pointe, with most between $3,100 and $50,500. A full rebuild after a large fire is priced separately from the rebuild scope.

How much does smoke damage cleanup cost in Grosse Pointe?

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 $6,750 to $10,300 at Grosse Pointe labor rates. LawnStarter

How much does it cost to remove smoke smell from a house in Grosse Pointe?

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 Grosse Pointe?

A 300 sq ft kitchen with smoke and soot runs about $1,350 to $2,050 at Grosse Pointe labor rates, before cabinets or appliances are replaced.

Why does fire damage restoration cost more in Grosse Pointe than the national average?

Labor: construction workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area earn $32 an hour on average, 5.5% against the U.S. average. Home value: the median Grosse Pointe home is worth $436,800, against $231,600 for Michigan, which moves the typical price 22.2%.

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 Grosse Pointe that is the gap between about $1,135 and $20,850 or more.

What does a fire damage estimate in Grosse Pointe 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 Grosse Pointe 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 Grosse Pointe. Water damage restoration in Grosse Pointe

Does homeowners insurance cover fire damage in Grosse Pointe?

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 Grosse Pointe?

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 Grosse Pointe 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 Grosse Pointe homes need lead-safe work?

92% of Grosse Pointe homes were built before 1980. 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 Grosse Pointe 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 Grosse Pointe?

Get two or three written quotes with the same scope. 7 fire and smoke companies serve Grosse Pointe on this list; check a box on up to 3 and send one request.

How many fire and smoke damage companies serve Grosse Pointe?

7 companies currently qualify: each has an office in or near Grosse Pointe (within 10 to 20 miles), or its own website states it serves Grosse Pointe 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.