Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration – Oceanside | Tamarack Restoration

After a grease fire erupted in the kitchen of a coastal Oceanside home, the damage extended beyond the flames—thick smoke had traveled through the entire house, leaving behind soot, odors, and toxic residue. Tamarack Restoration was called in the same day to begin the recovery process and complete the fire and smoke restoration service.

Fires may only affect one room, but the cleanup always goes further. Smoke infiltrates walls, ceilings, HVAC systems, and even behind electrical outlets, making professional remediation essential.

Our Step-by-Step Restoration Process:

• Emergency Assessment: We inspected fire-damaged areas and mapped out smoke spread zones throughout the home.

• Soot & Debris Removal: Charred materials and debris were cleared and safely discarded following EPA guidelines.

• Smoke & Odor Mitigation: We used dry ice blasting, thermal fogging, and HEPA air filtration to clean surfaces and remove lingering smoke odors.

• Content Pack-Out: Salvageable belongings were carefully inventoried, cleaned off-site, and stored during restoration.

• Structural Cleaning & Prep: Walls, ceilings, and vents were cleaned and prepped for rebuilding by the homeowner’s contractor.

Unique Challenges:
Although the fire was contained to the kitchen, the HVAC system had been running, which allowed smoke particles to circulate through the ductwork. We performed full duct cleaning and air quality testing to ensure the home would be safe to reoccupy.

Timeline:
Initial mitigation was completed in 5 days, with clearance for rebuild issued by day 6. We coordinated with the homeowner’s insurance throughout the process to keep documentation and claims moving smoothly.

If your property in Oceanside, Vista, or Carlsbad has suffered from fire or smoke damage, Tamarack Restoration is your local partner for fast, expert cleanup and restoration. We restore more than property—we help restore peace of mind.