Fire damage restoration experts
GSC is a locally owned insurance restoration company specializing in fire restoration for residential homes in western Washington. Our goal is to restore your property to its original or improved condition, working closely with you and your insurance carrier to reach an agreed-upon cost of repairs. Schedule a free consultation today to learn how we can assist with your rebuild.
Fire damage restoration in the western Washington
Fire restoration or rebuild is the process of reconstructing and repairing a property after it has sustained significant fire damage. Unlike mitigation, which focuses on immediate cleanup and damage control, our work focuses on the complete reconstruction after a complex fire loss, addressing structural damage, smoke odor, mechanical systems, and finishes in order to make your home liveable again.
Our fire damage restoration work typically includes the following:
- Assessing Scope – Evaluating the extent of fire/smoke damage and creating a detailed plan for the rebuild.
- Structural Repairs – Replacing damaged framing members
- Smoke Odor Remediation – Any remaining framing members are cleaned and sealed to eliminate any odors in a process called smoke sealing. This process is crucial to a successful restoration
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems – Repairing or replacing compromised systems and bringing those systems up to current code standards.
- Interior Finishes– Including cabinetry, doors & millwork, flooring, tile, and fixtures.
Final permit sign off and final cleaning
Odor/ smoke remediation in western Washington
As part of our rebuild/restoration process, we provide comprehensive odor and smoke remediation services to eliminate smoke damage. If not properly addressed, smoke & odors can persist long after the visible damage is repaired.
Here’s how smoke and odor remediation works during the fire rebuild process:
1. Assessment and inspection
Our team evaluates the extent of smoke damage and identifies building materials that require removal including areas of potentially hidden or trapped odor. We look for key signs of trapped odor such as pressurization, where smoke can be forced down into wall and floor cavities and require full removal of finishes to ensure a successful restoration.
2. Demolition
Removal and disposal of damaged building materials that cannot be salvaged or removal of seemingly intact materials in order to address trapped smoke odor.
3. Structure cleaning & sealing
We clean exposed framing members that can be saved either by hand or with media blasting. Then using a high strength sealant we encapsulate all remaining framing members to eliminate any potential odor they may have absorbed.
GSC: fire damage restoration and rebuild specialists in western Washington
Choosing GSC for your fire restoration needs means reliable communication and a clear, structured approach to efficiently rebuilding your property.
Clear scope of work
We work as a team to assess the full scope of a complex fire loss, including both physical damage and smoke odor. A detailed plan is created, outlining all necessary repairs and remediation. This upfront investment ensures a clear path forward, setting you and our team up for success.
Full-scale fire restoration
Unlike mitigation companies focused only on cleanup or remediation, GSC handles complete fire restoration—rebuilding and restoring properties after large-scale damage. Our team is highly proficient at managing large claims, bringing extensive knowledge from completing hundreds of fire restoration projects.
Clear and consistent communication
We provide a detailed outline of the restoration process upfront so you know what to expect. Throughout the project, we keep you informed of material selection deadlines, status updates, and schedule changes. All questions are addressed directly and promptly.
Streamlined insurance claims
Our relationships with local and out-of-state insurance adjusters, property managers, brokers, and capital groups simplify the claims and restoration process. We manage communication with all parties to keep the project moving efficiently.
Explore our work
Visit our project gallery to see highlights of what we’ve created. Each project showcases our commitment to quality, creativity, and results.