Emergency Board-Up
Burned windows, doors and roof openings get sealed with plywood, plastic sheeting and ZipWall barriers within 90 minutes of arrival so weather and theft cannot add to the loss.
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What Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Includes
Every fire job is different, but these are the core pieces we handle on a standard Boise fire and smoke loss. Rebuild work like new cabinets or flooring is scoped separately and priced after the structure is clean and dry.
Soot and Char Removal
Crews HEPA-vacuum walls, ceilings and framing, then wipe with antimicrobial solutions. Charred drywall, insulation and absorbent pads are bagged and hauled off site.
Smoke Odor Neutralization
Ozone generators and hydroxyl generators run in sealed rooms until odor is gone at the source, not covered up. HVAC ducts get cleaned where smoke has settled into the system.
Structural Drying
Air movers and dehumidifiers pull firefighting water out of framing and subfloor. We log moisture meter readings daily so you can see the structure coming back to dry standard.
Insurance Documentation
Photos, thermal imaging scans and moisture logs get compiled into an Xactimate scope your adjuster can approve. That file is what moves a claim from weeks to days.
Contents Cleaning
Salvageable furniture, clothing and electronics get packed, cleaned off site and stored until your home is ready. Items too far gone are documented for the claim.
What Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Boise ID Covers
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Boise ID is the full cleanup process that removes soot, char, ash and smoke residue from a structure after a fire, then dries and deodorizes it so the building is safe to occupy again. It is needed the moment flames are out, because acidic smoke keeps etching metal, glass and painted surfaces for weeks. We handle board-up, debris removal, HEPA vacuuming, thermal fogging and odor neutralization in one job.
Boise homes burn differently than coastal ones. Dry air, wood-frame construction and older North End and Boise Bench houses with knob-and-tube era framing mean smoke travels fast through wall cavities and attic chases. Wildfire smoke from the foothills also pushes odor into HVAC systems on the same day. If you are searching for emergency fire damage restoration near me, our crews are staged across Ada County and roll within the hour.
Our Fire Damage Repair Process
Five steps, one crew, no handoffs to subcontractors you have never met.
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Schedule
Call or book online — a real human picks up and confirms a 2-hour arrival window.
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Diagnose
Licensed tech inspects on-site, then walks you through the cause and your options.
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Fix
The job is completed to code and done right the first time — no shortcuts, no surprises.
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Guarantee
Every job backed by a written workmanship warranty — and we stand behind it.
Equipment and Methods We Use
Tools & Equipment
Thermal imaging cameras
Find hidden char and moisture inside wall cavities and ceilings without tearing out more drywall than necessary.
HEPA air scrubbers
Trap smoke particles down to 0.3 microns so the air in your home is safe to breathe during cleanup.
Ozone generators and hydroxyl generators
Neutralize smoke odor at the source inside sealed rooms, including odor that has settled into furniture and framing.
Dri-Eaz and Phoenix Restoration Equipment dehumidifiers
Pull firefighting water out of framing, subfloor and insulation before mold growth starts.
Borescopes
Inspect inside wall cavities and ductwork for soot and char that cannot be seen from the surface.
ZipWall barriers and plastic sheeting
Contain soot and odor to the affected rooms so the rest of the house stays clean during demolition.
Methods & Standards
IICRC FSRT fire and smoke restoration protocol
Our technicians follow the IICRC FSRT standard for soot removal, surface cleaning and deodorization. That means the job is sequenced correctly: dry first, clean second, deodorize last, so odor does not get sealed into wet materials.
Xactimate insurance scoping
We write every insurance scope in Xactimate, the same platform most adjusters use. Line-item pricing, photos and moisture logs go into one file, which shortens approval time and reduces back-and-forth on your claim.
Thermal fogging and hydroxyl treatment
For deep smoke penetration, we thermal-fog sealed rooms and run hydroxyl generators for 24 to 72 hours. This reaches odor inside wall cavities and HVAC ducts that surface cleaning cannot touch.
Antimicrobial and encapsulant application
After soot removal, affected framing and subfloor get treated with antimicrobial solutions. Porous materials that cannot be fully cleaned are sealed with encapsulants to lock in residual odor.
When to Call for Fire Damage Repair Boise
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A kitchen fire in a North End bungalow leaves grease soot on every wall and the smoke smell reaches the upstairs bedrooms.
What we do: We board the damaged window, HEPA-vacuum the kitchen and living areas, run ozone generators upstairs, and dry the firefighting water out of the subfloor before it reaches the basement.
→ Odor cleared in 4 days, structure dry in 3, and the Xactimate scope was approved by the adjuster the same week.
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Wildfire smoke from the foothills pushes into a Harris Ranch home through the HVAC system while the family is at work.
What we do: Crews clean the ductwork, HEPA-scrub the air in every room, and run hydroxyl generators to neutralize odor without leaving chemical residue on furniture.
→ The house smells clean within 48 hours, and the family avoids replacing curtains and upholstery.
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A garage fire in Meridian burns through the wall into the laundry room and leaves charred framing exposed to the weather.
What we do: We tarp the roof opening, remove charred drywall and insulation, treat the framing with antimicrobial solutions, and dry the space with air movers and dehumidifiers.
→ Rebuild crew started on day 6 instead of week 3, and the homeowner stayed on one insurance claim.
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A Downtown Boise restaurant has a hood fire on a Friday night and cannot afford to lose the weekend plus the week.
What we do: Our commercial crew worked overnight, cleaned the hood and kitchen, sealed smoke-affected walls and ran air scrubbers in the dining room.
→ The restaurant reopened Tuesday, saving a full week of revenue and keeping the health inspector satisfied.
How Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Runs in Boise
Boise fire losses follow a pattern. Dry summers and foothills wildfire smoke push odor into homes across Ada County even when the fire is miles away. Winter freezes burst pipes, and a burst pipe near a furnace or water heater can turn into a fire and water loss on the same call. Older North End and Boise Bench houses have balloon framing and unsealed attic chases, so smoke travels from the basement to the second floor in minutes. We scope every job for both fire residue and the water used to fight it, because in Boise those two problems almost always arrive together. If you need 24/7 fire and smoke damage restoration in Boise ID, our trucks are staged across the valley and roll within the hour. We also pull the right permits and build back to Idaho code so your rebuild passes inspection the first time.
Neighborhoods We Serve
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North End
Older wood-frame homes with balloon framing let smoke travel fast between floors. We scope attic chases and wall cavities on every North End fire job.
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Boise Bench
Mid-century homes with original drywall and insulation hold smoke odor longer. We remove affected materials rather than trying to clean them in place.
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Harris Ranch
Newer construction with tight building envelopes traps wildfire smoke inside. HVAC cleaning and air scrubbing are standard on these calls.
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Downtown Boise
Restaurant and retail fires need overnight turnaround. We work nights and weekends to get commercial spaces back open without losing more revenue.
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Southeast Boise
Larger lots and detached garages mean garage fires often spread to the main house through a shared wall. We check both structures before we call the job done.
Local Conditions We Plan For
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Dry summer air and foothills wildfire smoke
Smoke odor pushes into homes through HVAC systems even when the fire is miles away. We clean ducts and run hydroxyl generators to neutralize odor without leaving residue on furniture.
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Winter freeze and burst pipes
A frozen line can burst and cause water damage in the same week as a heating-related fire. We scope both losses on one claim so nothing gets missed.
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Older housing stock in the North End and Bench
Balloon framing and unsealed chases let smoke move vertically fast. Thermal imaging cameras and borescopes help us find hidden char before rebuild starts.
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Hard water and mineral-rich firefighting water
Idaho water leaves mineral residue on surfaces after drying. We wipe and treat affected surfaces with antimicrobial solutions so staining does not set in.
North End Kitchen Fire Recovery
Fire and Smoke Problems We Fix in Boise
Smoke damage does not stop when the trucks leave. These are the problems Boise homeowners call us about most often.
Problem
Smoke odor that returns a week later
Odor that comes back means residue is still inside wall cavities or HVAC ducts, and it will keep spreading every time the furnace runs.
Our Fix
We seal affected rooms, run ozone and hydroxyl generators, and clean the duct system. Most homes clear in 2 to 5 days of equipment run time, and we re-treat at no extra labor charge if odor returns.
Problem
Soot staining on walls and ceilings
Acidic soot etches paint, glass and metal within days. Left alone, it permanently discolors surfaces that could have been cleaned.
Our Fix
Crews HEPA-vacuum and wipe every surface with antimicrobial solutions, then apply encapsulants where porous materials cannot be fully cleaned. Thermal imaging cameras confirm we did not miss hidden pockets.
Problem
Firefighting water soaking the subfloor
Water from hose lines sits under flooring and starts mold growth in 48 to 72 hours. That turns a fire claim into a fire plus mold claim.
Our Fix
We extract standing water with wet/dry vacuums and sump pumps, then run air movers and dehumidifiers until moisture meter readings hit dry standard. Daily logs go into your insurance file.
Problem
Open structure after a nighttime fire
Burned windows and doors leave the home exposed to rain, theft and animals until repairs start, which can add thousands to the claim.
Our Fix
Our board-up crew seals openings with plywood and ZipWall barriers within 90 minutes of arrival, day or night, anywhere in Ada County.
Why Boise Homeowners Call Us First
Smoke damage gets worse every hour it sits. Here is what you get when our crews take over the job.
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Odor Gone, Not Masked
We do not spray perfume over soot. Hydroxyl generators and ozone generators run until smoke odor removal after fire Boise ID is verified by a sniff test and air scrubber readings. Most single-room fires clear in 2 to 4 days of equipment run time.
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Insurance Paperwork Handled
We document every affected surface with photos, moisture meter readings and thermal imaging scans, then load the scope into Xactimate. Adjusters get a line-item estimate they can approve, which shortens the payout cycle from weeks to days on most Boise claims.
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Board-Up in Under 90 Minutes
Broken windows and burned door frames invite theft and rain. We cut plywood on site, seal the opening with ZipWall barriers and plastic sheeting, and leave the structure weather-tight the same night we arrive anywhere in Ada County.
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Structural Drying Included
Firefighting water soaks drywall, insulation and subfloor. Air movers and dehumidifiers pull that moisture out before mold growth starts, usually within 24 to 48 hours. We log daily moisture meter readings so you can see the floor coming back to dry standard.
Licensed, Certified, Documented
Licensed & Certified
- IICRC FSRT (Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician) — issued by IICRC
- IICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician) — issued by IICRC
- IICRC ASD (Applied Structural Drying) — issued by IICRC
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm — issued by U.S. EPA
- Idaho Contractor Registration — issued by Idaho Contractors Board
Verified Reviews
Google ★★★★★4.9
Called at 11 p.m. after a kitchen fire and a real person answered. Crew was at our North End house in under an hour with boards and air scrubbers. They handled the insurance scope and we only paid the deductible. Smoke smell was gone in four days.
Yelp ★★★★★4.8
Wildfire smoke had our Harris Ranch house smelling like a campfire for a week. They cleaned the ducts, ran hydroxyl generators and did not try to sell us new furniture. Honest pricing and they showed us the moisture readings every day.
BBB ★★★★★4.9
Restaurant hood fire on a Friday. Their commercial crew worked overnight and we reopened Tuesday. They documented everything for our insurance and kept us updated by text. Would call them again without hesitation.
Google ★★★★★5.0
Boise Bench rental had a space heater fire. Rapid Disaster Cleanup Boise id pulled the burned drywall, dried the firefighting water and got the unit rentable in three weeks. Moisture logs went straight to my adjuster.
10 Years of Idaho Fire Cleanup
Rapid Disaster Cleanup Boise id has been restoring Idaho properties since 2016, which means 10 years of soot, char and smoke odor jobs across Ada County. Our technicians hold IICRC FSRT (Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician) and IICRC WRT credentials, and we run equipment from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix Restoration Equipment and 3M. We have cleaned up kitchen fires, garage fires, wildfire smoke intrusion and commercial kitchen flare-ups in Downtown Boise, Meridian and Nampa. Every job is documented for insurance and built to Idaho code.
- IICRC FSRT-certified technicians on every fire and smoke job
- 10 years serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Eagle since 2016
- Xactimate scopes written for adjusters on every insurance claim
- Thermal imaging cameras and borescopes used to find hidden char
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction trained crews working around structural damage
Boise Fire Cleanup Reviews
Real experiences from customers who chose our Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration services.
“A kitchen fire charred the cabinets and pushed smoke through the whole house. The crew boarded the back door the same night and had ozone generators running by midnight. Four days later you could not smell smoke in the bedrooms. They handled the Xactimate scope with our adjuster and we only paid the deductible.”
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Marcus T.
Homeowner, North End
“Tenant left a space heater against a wall and it caught. Rapid Disaster Cleanup Boise id pulled the burned drywall, HEPA-vacuumed every surface and dried the firefighting water out of the subfloor. They sent me moisture readings every day. Rented again in three weeks.”
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Danielle R.
Landlord, Boise Bench
“Grease fire in the kitchen hood shut us down on a Friday. Their crew worked overnight, cleaned the hood, sealed the walls and got the smoke smell out of the dining room. We reopened Tuesday. That turnaround saved us a full week of revenue.”
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Steve K.
Restaurant Owner, Downtown Boise
Fire and Smoke Damage Questions Boise Homeowners Ask
Real answers to the questions we hear most often from local homeowners and property managers.
How much does fire and smoke damage restoration cost in Boise ID?
Most Boise fire and smoke jobs run $3,200 to $12,500 in 2026, with small kitchen fires at the low end and whole-floor losses higher. Cost drivers are square footage affected, how deep smoke pushed into wall cavities, and whether rebuild is needed. We write the scope in Xactimate so your adjuster sees line-item pricing, and most homeowners pay only their deductible.
How long does fire damage restoration take in Boise?
A single-room fire typically takes 3 to 7 days for cleanup and drying, and 2 to 4 weeks if drywall and paint rebuild are included. Whole-house fires run 6 to 12 weeks. We give you a written timeline after the first walk-through, and you get daily moisture readings so you can see progress instead of guessing.
Does insurance cover fire damage restoration in Boise Idaho?
Yes, most homeowner and commercial policies in Idaho cover fire, smoke and the water used to put the fire out. We document the loss with photos, thermal imaging scans and moisture meter logs, then submit the scope directly to your adjuster. You still pay your deductible, but the cleanup, drying and deodorization are typically reimbursed.
Can smoke smell be removed from my Boise home?
Yes, but only with equipment, not air freshener. We seal the affected rooms, run ozone generators and hydroxyl generators, HEPA-scrub the air, and clean HVAC ducts where smoke has settled. Most homes clear in 2 to 5 days of equipment run time. If odor returns after a warm week, we re-treat at no extra labor charge.
Other Restoration Services We Run
Water Damage Restoration
Firefighting water soaks framing and subfloor fast. We dry the structure with air movers and dehumidifiers before mold growth starts, usually within 24 to 48 hours of the fire being put out.
View Water Damage RestorationEmergency Water Removal
Standing water from a burst line or hose attack gets extracted with wet/dry vacuums and sump pumps the same day. Removing it fast protects the same floors you are trying to save from smoke residue.
View Emergency Water RemovalBurst Pipe Water Damage
Boise freezes hit hard in January, and burst pipes often follow a fire when sprinkler lines thaw. We repair, extract and dry so you are not fighting two losses at once.
View Burst Pipe Water DamageWildfire Smoke & Odor Removal
Foothills wildfire smoke pushes into HVAC systems across Ada County. We scrub the air, clean ducts and neutralize odor so your home does not smell like a campfire for months.
View Wildfire Smoke & Odor RemovalMold Remediation
Wet drywall from firefighting water grows mold in 48 to 72 hours. We remove affected materials, treat with antimicrobial solutions and clear the space before rebuild starts.
View Mold RemediationMold Testing
After a fire and water event, air and surface samples tell you whether mold has started behind walls. Testing before rebuild prevents tearing out new drywall later.
View Mold TestingCall Our Boise Disaster Cleanup Team
Call 208 848-5209 any time, day or night. A live dispatcher answers, asks what is wet and what is still running, and sends the closest crew. Most Boise-area jobs get a truck on site within 60 to 90 minutes. You can also email info@rapiddisastercleanupboiseid.com for non-emergency estimates and insurance documentation.
Rapid Disaster Cleanup Boise id
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