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Fire and smoke damage in Gastonia, NC
The fire department puts the fire out, and then the house has soot, smoke odor and a lot of water. Call to reach an independent contractor who takes fire and water damage calls in Gastonia.
Tap the number to call. The line connects you with an independent restoration contractor, not with this website.
What a fire leaves behind
- Soot on walls, ceilings and inside cabinets, including rooms the flames never reached.
- Smoke odor in fabric, carpet, insulation and ductwork.
- Water from hoses, sprinklers or a burst line that soaked floors and drywall.
- Weakened framing, wiring and plumbing that must be checked before anyone lives there.
Fire damage and water damage are separate problems that arrive together. The wet part is time-sensitive.
First steps once the fire is out
Wait for clearance
Do not re-enter until fire officials say the building is safe.
Call your insurer
The NC Department of Insurance advises contacting your agent or company immediately after a loss.
Protect what remains
Cover open roof sections and broken windows, and keep receipts for emergency repairs.
Do not wipe soot
Wiping can push soot into painted and porous surfaces. Leave cleaning to a contractor.
Smoke damage versus fire damage
Smoke travels through the house on air currents and settles as a film in rooms well away from the fire.
Deodorizing is separate from cleaning. A contractor may clean visible soot, treat the air and wipe down surfaces in stages, and a thorough job also looks at insulation and the duct system.
Gastonia permits for construction repairs are issued by Gaston County Permitting after a zoning permit from the city, according to the City of Gastonia. Ask whether your repair requires one. See the city page.
Questions people ask
Do I need a general contractor for fire repairs?
If the rebuild reaches the value set by the state licensing board, a general contractor license is required. Smaller cleaning jobs usually fall under that. Use the license search.
Is mold part of this service?
This line does not handle mold remediation. If dampness remains after drying, tell the contractor and your insurance agent.
Water is still spreading while you read
Call the number and describe what happened. The line routes your call to an independent restoration contractor who serves your ZIP code. Early calls leave more of the home dry.