Portland, OR · 24/7 Fire Damage Restoration
Fire Damage Restoration in Portland, OR
From West Hills wildfire smoke intrusion to kitchen fires in pre-war eastside homes, we board up, clean soot, eliminate odor, and bill your insurance directly. On-site in 90 minutes.
IICRC S700 Protocol
Portland Fire Damage Risk
How Portland’s Fire Risks Are Different
Portland fire losses are shaped by its geography, its housing age, and Oregon’s worsening smoke seasons. The restoration strategy changes depending on what caused the damage.
West Hills Wildland-Urban Interface
The West Hills and Tualatin Mountains create a wildland-urban interface zone where late-summer fires can threaten homes in Forest Park-adjacent neighborhoods. A single wildfire upwind can push heavy smoke into homes miles away, embedding odor into insulation and ductwork even without direct structural damage.
Dense Eastside Homes & Fire Spread
The close-set older housing on Portland’s eastside, homes built in the 1910s through 1940s on tight lots in Woodstock, Sellwood, and the inner SE, means fire can involve party-wall structures or spread to adjacent homes before suppression arrives. We assess every structure at risk, not just the address that burned.
Wildfire Smoke Intrusion
Oregon DEQ regularly issues Unhealthy or Very Unhealthy air quality advisories during fire season. Wildfire smoke infiltrates homes through HVAC systems, attic vents, and gaps in older building envelopes. We classify this as a smoke-damage event requiring HVAC deodorization and envelope assessment, not just an air quality inconvenience.
Knob-and-Tube & Aluminum Wiring
Many pre-war Portland homes still have knob-and-tube wiring in attic and wall spaces. Aluminum wiring from 1960s and 70s homes creates fire risk at connections. Electrical-origin fires in these homes often involve concealed wall and attic spaces that need structural assessment beyond the visible burn area.
What We Restore
Full Fire Restoration in Portland, One Team
From the first night through final rebuild, RescueHero handles every stage. No handoff between mitigation and construction, no gap while your Portland home sits exposed.
Structural Soot Cleanup
HEPA vacuuming, chemical sponges, and solvent-based cleaners selected by soot type. Portland kitchens and wood-heated rooms produce protein and dry soot with different chemistry requirements.
Smoke & Odor Removal
Thermal fogging, ozone, and hydroxyl generators matched to your situation. Full HVAC deodorization to stop soot from recirculating, especially critical in Portland homes with forced-air systems.
Suppression Water Damage
Sprinklers and hoses leave significant water damage behind. We extract, dry, and monitor for mold as part of the same Portland job.
Reconstruction & Rebuild
We hold Oregon CCB #178996 and carry both mitigation and general contractor capability. One team from board-up through the final coat of paint on your Portland home.
Why RescueHero
Why Portland Trusts RescueHero for Fire Restoration
A local crew in 90 minutes, real IICRC S700 expertise, and an insurance process we own from start to finish.
Fast 24/7 Response
We answer day or night and arrive on-site in 90 minutes or less, because water damage spreads by the hour.
We Handle Your Insurance
We document the loss and bill your insurance company directly, so you can focus on your family.
IICRC-Certified Crews
Trained, certified technicians using industrial drying, thermal imaging and proven methods to restore your home.
Local Experts Since 2003
Two decades restoring Portland-metro homes and businesses, ranked in the top 4% of Washington contractors.
How It Works
Three Steps to Your Home Restored
A clear, calm process from your first call through the final repair.
Call & Rapid Response
Call (360) 300-4111 any time. We dispatch a crew and arrive on-site in 90 minutes or less to assess the damage and stop it from spreading.
Mitigate & Dry
We stop the source, extract water, and set up industrial drying to prevent mold and further loss, documenting everything for your claim.
Restore & Rebuild
From repairs to full reconstruction, we return your home to pre-loss condition and handle your insurance claim from start to finish.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Fully licensed in Oregon & Washington (WA #PALIYCL840CR · OR CCB #178996), with full insurance for your peace of mind.
IICRC Certified
Our technicians are trained and certified to IICRC industry standards for water, fire and mold restoration.
Workmanship You Can Trust
We don’t leave until it’s done right, restored to pre-loss condition or better.
Insurance Claims Made Easy
We Work Directly With Your Insurance
HO-2 and HO-3 homeowners policies typically cover fire and smoke damage as named perils. Portland-specific nuances: wildfire-smoke intrusion is often covered when it causes measurable damage to HVAC systems or interior surfaces, but it requires documentation of actual property damage, not just outdoor air quality. We document every loss before disturbing a single surface and bill your carrier directly. You are never required to use an insurance-preferred contractor. We work with all major carriers serving the Portland metro, including Farmers, State Farm, USAA, and Allstate. See our insurance claims guide.
- Billed directly to your insurance carrier
- Full photo & moisture documentation
- We advocate for a fair, complete claim
- You choose your contractor, not the insurer
Built on Trust
Two Decades of 5-Star Craftsmanship
RescueHero is the restoration arm of the Paliy family’s construction company, rated 5.0 on HomeAdvisor and ranked in the top 4% of Washington contractors by BuildZoom. The same proven team and standards, now restoring homes and businesses after disaster.
“The work was done efficiently and professionally, with very good communication.”
“Great work! Fast, clean, customer friendly!”
“Art and David were extremely professional and answered all my questions while installing our new floors.”
Verified reviews of the Paliy family’s construction & remodeling work (BuildZoom). Restoration reviews coming as RescueHero launches.
Questions & Answers
Portland Fire Damage Restoration FAQs
How fast can you reach my Portland home after a fire?
My Portland home had wildfire smoke intrusion. Is that covered by insurance?
My older Portland home has knob-and-tube wiring. What should I expect after an electrical fire?
Will you handle the water damage from fire suppression as part of the same job?
How long does fire damage restoration take in Portland?
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Other Restoration Services in Portland
Fire suppression leaves water. Water leads to mold. We handle the whole chain under one IICRC-certified Portland crew.
Fire damage restoration in nearby cities: Vancouver, WA, Fairview, OR, Beaverton, OR.
Portland Fire Damage? We’re On the Way.
The first hour after a fire determines what can be saved. Call RescueHero now, on-site anywhere in Portland in 90 minutes, 24/7.
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Tell Us What Happened
Tell us what happened and we’ll call you right back. For an active emergency, please call or text (360) 300-4111, we answer 24/7.