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After a fire you're left with three problems at once: what burned, the soot and smoke that went everywhere else, and the water the fire service used to put it out. We deal with all three.
Smoke rises and spreads through the whole house in minutes, through stairwells, loft hatches and ceiling voids. In a Hull terrace, a kitchen fire in the back extension can leave soot on the landing and a smoke smell in every bedroom. Then the water and foam used to fight it soak floors, ceilings and walls below. A proper restoration treats the house as one job, not three.
Most of the cost depends on how far the soot travelled and how much water was used. These are typical UK figures.
| 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 |
Leave the soot alone. It's acidic and oily, so wiping it smears it deeper into paint, plaster and fabric and can permanently mark glass, metal and plastic. Smoke and soot damage is normally covered under the same buildings and contents policy as the fire itself.
Fire claims are detailed and often involve a loss adjuster from the start. We photograph the damage, list affected contents room by room, and provide the reports the adjuster asks for. If you need somewhere else to live while the work is done, ask your insurer about alternative accommodation on the first call.
Don't turn the power back on until an electrician has checked it. Don't eat food that was near the fire or smoke. Keep damaged items for the loss adjuster, and photograph everything. If you rent, tell your landlord straight away. We cover Hull and the East Riding, 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 in the UK, and the average house fire claim is GBP 10,000 to 20,000. The size of the fire and how much water was used decide where yours falls.
Normally, yes, under the same buildings and contents cover as the fire itself, including damage in rooms the fire never reached.
Best not. Soot is acidic and oily, and wiping it spreads it and can permanently stain surfaces. It needs the right cleaning method for each material.
Yes, once the residue is removed from the surfaces and porous materials holding it and the smell is treated at source. Air fresheners only mask it.
Yes. Firefighting water is pumped out and dried alongside the soot and smoke clean-up, because it damages ceilings and floors quickly.
Ring us, day or night, and we'll help you through the next steps.