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Top-Rated Fire and Smoke Damage in St. Clair County, MI (2026)
We found 28 fire and smoke damage companies serving St. Clair County. Ratings read 2026-11-03. Updated November 2026. Ranked by our published formula below — see how it works.
28 companies reviewed · 15 shown in full · 3 Top Rated · reviews read 2026-11-03
Who is the best fire and smoke damage company in St. Clair County?
By our published formula, M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services LLC ranks first of 28 companies serving St. Clair County, with 5.0 stars from 472 ratings received and 24/7 service stated on its site. Doan Restoration of Michigan ranks second and Response Flood & Fire third. Data checked November 2026.
Companies compared (November 2026)
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 28 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
- M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services LLC: 5.0★ from 472 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- Doan Restoration of Michigan: 4.9★ from 877 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- Response Flood & Fire: 4.9★ from 241 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- SERVPRO of Port Huron: 4.9★ from 125 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- Dry Space Property Restoration: 5.0★ from 149 ratings, 24/7 stated, IICRC stated.
- 28 of 28 companies serving St. Clair County state 24/7 service on their own site, and 22 state IICRC certification.
The top 15 of 28 fire and smoke damage companies serving St. Clair County
1. M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services LLC
Top-rated 2026Fort Gratiot Township, MI
5.0★ · 472 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 472 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 3841 Pine Grove Ave, Fort Gratiot Township, MI 48059
License verified: Michigan license #262300844, checked on the Michigan LARA lookup in November 2026.
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification, founded 2016 on its own site — source, checked 2026-10-01.
Best for
- Most ratings received on this list
- 4.9 stars from 877 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
Address: 1705 Minnie St, Port Huron, MI 48060
License verified: Residential Builder Company #2102222138, checked on the Michigan LARA lookup in November 2026.
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification on its own site — source, checked 2026-09-23.
Best for
- 4.9 stars from 241 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 1753 W Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA
License verified: Michigan license #262400246, checked on the Michigan LARA lookup in November 2026.
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
- 4.9 stars from 125 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 5430 Lapeer Rd, Kimball, MI 48074
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification on its own site — source, checked 2026-09-23.
Best for
- 5.0 stars from 149 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 2115 Livernois Rd Ste 220, Troy, MI 48083, USA
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification, founded 2009 on its own site — source, checked 2026-09-23.
Best for
- 4.9 stars from 192 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 1470 Souter Blvd, Troy, MI 48083, USA
License verified: Michigan license #2102202262, checked on the Michigan LARA lookup in November 2026.
4.9★ · 779 ratings received
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification on its own site — source, checked 2026-09-28.
Best for
- 4.9 stars from 779 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: Service area business. No public office address.
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification on its own site — source, checked 2026-09-23.
Best for
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 69225 Powell Rd, Bruce Township, MI 48065, USA
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 2026-09-23.
Best for
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
- In business since 1967, per its site
Address: 15715 Martin Rd, Roseville, MI 48066, USA
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service on its own site — source, checked 2026-09-23.
Best for
- Its site states 24/7 service
Watch for
- No IICRC certification stated on its site; ask for the certificate
Address: 10153 Marine City Hwy, Ira Township, MI 48023, USA
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service on its own site — source, checked 2026-09-23.
Best for
- Its site states 24/7 service
Watch for
- No IICRC certification stated on its site; ask for the certificate
- Only 8 ratings received so far
Address: 9437 Marine City Hwy, Ira Township, MI 48023, USA
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 2026-09-23.
Best for
- 5.0 stars from 57 ratings
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 54541 Congaree Dr, Macomb, MI 48042, USA
Why choose this provider: states Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage, Storm, 24/7 service, IICRC certification on its own site — source, checked 2026-09-23.
Best for
- Its site states 24/7 service
- Its site states IICRC certification
Address: 55800 New Haven Rd, Chesterfield, MI 48051, USA
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: 18524 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
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: 8310 N River Rd, Marine City, MI 48039
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More companies serving St. Clair County
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- SERVPRO of South Washington, Southwest Macomb Township 4.9★ · 21 ratings · 38/100
- Restoration 1 of Lake St. Clair 5.0★ · 37 ratings · 35/100
- Anytime Restoration Services 4.4★ · 207 ratings · 34/100
- A1 Restoration Solutions 5.0★ · 12 ratings · 34/100
- BROADCO Property 4.6★ · 54 ratings · 33/100
- ATI Restoration 4.6★ · 129 ratings · 33/100
- Metro Water Damage Restoration Rochester 4.9★ · 50 ratings · 33/100
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- ATI Restoration 4.0★ · 4 ratings · 26/100
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- Servpro 4.2★ · 5 ratings · 16/100
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How much does fire and smoke damage restoration cost in St. Clair County, MI?
A typical fire and smoke damage restoration job in St. Clair County costs about $17,100. Most jobs land between $3,100 and $41,350. Smoke-only cleanup costs far less; a structural rebuild after a large fire costs far more. This is our estimate for St. Clair County, not a quote.
| Job in St. Clair County | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Typical fire and smoke restoration job in St. Clair County | $3,100 to $41,350 (typical $17,100) |
| Smoke odor and soot cleanup only | $200 to $1,135 |
| 300 sq ft kitchen fire, smoke and soot | $1,350 to $2,050 |
| 1,500 sq ft home, smoke in every room | $6,750 to $10,300 |
| 2,500 sq ft home, smoke in every room | $11,200 to $17,150 |
Why St. Clair County prices differ
- Labor: construction workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area earn $32 an hour on average, 5.5% 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.
Fire and smoke damage in St. Clair County homes
- On February 3, 2021, ice jams on the St. Clair River caused significant flooding in Algonac and Port Huron; an estimated 100 homes in East China Township were hit particularly hard, and a resident described it as worse than a comparable 1986 flood. ClickOnDetroit, Ice jams cause significant flooding along St. Clair River
- On January 25, 2022, the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for the St. Clair River from Marysville to Algonac after an ice blockage, naming East China Township and the city of St. Clair as areas expected to flood. ClickOnDetroit, Cargo ships get stuck in ice jams on St. Clair River
Change log
- Ratings and reviews for the 28 companies on this list read between 2026-09-28 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.
- Local facts on this page checked against their public sources.
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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.
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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 St. Clair County?
M.C. Shine Cleaning & Restoration Services LLC ranks first of 28 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 St. Clair County, MI?
About $17,100 for a typical job in St. Clair County, with most between $3,100 and $41,350. A full rebuild after a large fire is priced separately from the rebuild scope.
How much does smoke damage cleanup cost in St. Clair 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 $6,750 to $10,300 at St. Clair County labor rates. LawnStarter
How much does it cost to remove smoke smell from a house in St. Clair 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 St. Clair County?
A 300 sq ft kitchen with smoke and soot runs about $1,350 to $2,050 at St. Clair County labor rates, before cabinets or appliances are replaced.
Why does fire damage restoration cost more in St. Clair County 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.
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 St. Clair County that is the gap between about $1,135 and $17,100 or more.
What does a fire damage estimate in St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County. Water damage restoration in St. Clair County
Does homeowners insurance cover fire damage in St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair 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 St. Clair County?
Get two or three written quotes with the same scope. 28 fire and smoke companies serve St. Clair County on this list; check a box on up to 3 and send one request.
How many fire and smoke damage companies serve St. Clair County?
28 companies currently qualify: each has an office in or near St. Clair County (within 10 to 20 miles), or its own website states it serves St. Clair 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.