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After a fire there is soot, a smoke smell, and usually a lot of water from putting it out. We handle the lot and deal with your insurer directly.
Smoke and soot travel far beyond the seat of a fire, staining surfaces and leaving an odour that ordinary cleaning will not shift. The water and foam used to fight the fire then add water damage on top. Restoration means dealing with all three together.
The bill depends on how far the smoke and soot spread and how much water was used to put the fire out. These are typical UK figures for 2026.
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Soot and smoke residue removal | GBP 2,000 to 6,000 |
| Average UK house fire insurance claim | GBP 10,000 to 20,000 |
Do not try to clean soot yourself. Soot is acidic, so wiping it spreads the staining and can etch glass, metal and plastic for good. Smoke and soot are normally covered under the same buildings and contents insurance as the fire, so there is rarely a reason to risk it.
Fire claims are detailed. We document the damage carefully, itemise affected contents, and provide the clear reporting insurers need, dealing with them directly where you would rather not. The aim is to take the admin off your plate at a hard time.
A house or business fire is a shock. We work quickly to limit further damage, and we treat your home and belongings with care throughout. Based in Hull, we cover the whole of East Yorkshire, day and night.
Mould starts growing within 24 to 48 hours of a leak. The sooner drying starts, the less damage and the lower the cost.
Call 01482 736003Soot and smoke removal typically runs GBP 2,000 to 6,000, and the average UK house fire claim is around GBP 10,000 to 20,000. The final cost depends on how far the smoke spread and how much water was used to put the fire out.
Yes. Smoke and soot are normally covered under the same buildings and contents insurance as the fire itself. We document it in full so the claim is straightforward.
Yes. We clean soot and smoke residue and treat the odour at source, rather than masking it, so the smell does not linger.
Yes. Firefighting often leaves as much water damage as fire damage. We handle both, drying the structure as well as cleaning smoke and soot.
Yes. We document the fire and water damage in full and liaise with your insurer so your claim moves along.
We make it safe, then make it right.