Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
Sewage cleanup
ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
Get your free estimateTrusted Fire Damage Restoration for Jacksonville Homeowners
A kitchen fire in Mandarin can flash through cabinets in under four minutes. What’s left behind isn’t just charred drywall; it’s corrosive soot settling into your HVAC system, water pooled under the subfloor from the fire department, and an odor that will not go away on its own. Fire Damage Restoration - Jacksonville is a job for a crew that shows up inside the window they gave you, puts a written price in your hand before touching anything, and documents every step so you’re not arguing with an adjuster while your family is living in a hotel. Keegan Restoration Jacksonville has been doing exactly that since 2005, as part of the Garrison Partners family. We answer the phone live, 24/7, and our technicians arrive in uniform, background-checked, with professional-grade equipment from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER. Call (904) 664-5108 and talk to someone who knows fire damage, not a call center.
Fire Damage Restoration Company
Fire Damage Restoration Company means a licensed contractor who handles the full scope after a fire: securing the property, removing damaged materials, drying the structure, cleaning soot and smoke residue, deodorizing, and rebuilding. You need one within hours of the fire being extinguished, because soot is acidic and begins etching surfaces within 72 hours. Keegan Restoration Jacksonville runs every job to The Garrison Standard: written price before work starts, IICRC-compliant equipment, and a documented file formatted to support your insurance claim. Most Jacksonville fire restoration jobs run between $2,500 and $12,000 depending on square footage, severity, and whether structural repairs are required. We never move the price at the door.
Structural Material Removal
Charred framing and waterlogged drywall have to come out before anything else. Our technicians cut to clean edges, bag and haul debris, and mark exactly what was removed for the adjuster. This is not demolition for its own sake; it’s a controlled removal that protects unaffected rooms.
Insurance-Ready Documentation
Shane Pruitt’s crews photograph every square foot before, during, and after. Each photo is timestamped and tied to a line-item scope of loss. When your adjuster asks what happened in the kitchen, you hand them a file, not a story.
Restoration work we handle
Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Restoration is the process of removing the residue and odor that smoke leaves behind after it travels far beyond the flames. Smoke moves through wall cavities, electrical chases, and ductwork, so the smell in your living room may be coming from a fire in the garage. Keegan Restoration Jacksonville uses HEPA air scrubbers from XPOWER, thermal fogging, and desiccant drying to chase smoke where it actually went. Pricing for smoke damage alone typically falls between $1,800 and $6,000 in Jacksonville, depending on how much of the home’s square footage was affected. The sooner we start, the less surface area has to be treated.
Thermal Fogging and Deodorization
Thermal fogging heats a deodorizing agent into a vapor that reaches the same places smoke reached. It neutralizes odor at the source instead of masking it with perfume. For stubborn cases, we also use ozone and hydroxyl generators where appropriate.
HVAC and Duct Reconditioning
Smoke gets pulled through return vents and spreads house-wide. We inspect the full duct run, clean what can be saved, and tell you plainly if sections should be replaced. A house that smells clean with the AC off should still smell clean with the AC on.
Fire Damage Repair
Fire Damage Repair is the reconstruction phase where your home is put back together: framing, drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinetry, paint. It happens after cleanup and drying are complete, and it is scoped, priced, and scheduled in writing like any good remodel. Keegan Restoration Jacksonville performs the repair work ourselves, not through a rotating cast of subcontractors. Repair costs in Jacksonville depend on what burned: a small room repair can run $3,000 to $9,000, while a full kitchen rebuild commonly lands between $15,000 and $35,000. You get a written scope before a single stud is ordered.
Framing and Drywall Replacement
When framing is charred or compromised, we replace it to code. New drywall goes up, gets taped and floated, and is sanded ready for paint. You’ll walk the space with us before the final coat goes on.
Cabinetry and Finish Work
Fire near a kitchen means cabinet work. We measure, order, install, and trim to match the existing layout unless you want to change it while we’re in there. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the work in writing for a full year.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Fire Damage Cleanup is the immediate, controlled removal of debris, soot, and contaminated water from the property so that restoration can begin. It is the dirtiest phase of the job and the one that does the most to prevent secondary loss. Keegan Restoration Jacksonville dispatches uniformed technicians with commercial extraction units, HEPA vacuums, and sealing equipment. Cleanup-specific pricing in Jacksonville typically starts around $1,200 and goes up based on the size of the affected area and how far soot has spread. A written estimate is always in your hand before cleanup starts.
Debris and Content Management
We remove charred materials, separate salvageable contents from unsalvageable, and inventory everything for the claim. Items that can be restored are cleaned off-site and returned. Nothing gets thrown away without your approval.
Surface Cleaning and Soot Containment
Soot spreads by touch and air movement. We seal off the work area with containment and negative air pressure so the rest of your house stays out of the blast radius. Then every surface gets the right cleaning method for its material type.
Smoke Odor Removal
Smoke Odor Removal is a specialized deodorization service for homes where the smell persists after a small fire, a neighbor’s fire, or years of prior occupancy. It targets the odor molecules embedded in drywall, textiles, and ductwork rather than covering them with fragrance. Keegan Restoration Jacksonville uses the same professional-grade equipment for a single room as we do for a whole house, including Dri-Eaz air movers and Phoenix dehumidifiers to control humidity while we treat the air. Most Jacksonville odor jobs run $800 to $3,500, with full-home treatment landing higher. A live person answers when you call, day or night.
Ozone and Hydroxyl Treatment
Ozone oxidizes odor molecules, and hydroxyl treatment is safe for occupied spaces. We choose the method based on what’s in the room and how bad the odor is. Both are done in a sealed, controlled environment.
Source Removal Versus Masking
If the odor source is a section of charred lumber behind a wall, no amount of fogging fixes it. We identify and remove sources first, then treat residual odor. That’s the difference between a temporary fix and a home that smells neutral.
Fire and Water Damage Restoration
Fire and Water Damage Restoration addresses the inevitable pairing: where there’s a fire, there’s water from suppression efforts, often thousands of gallons in a matter of minutes. That water sits in wall cavities, under floors, and inside insulation, and it grows mold fast in Jacksonville’s humidity. Keegan Restoration Jacksonville is one crew for both problems; no coordinating between a fire company and a water company. We run extractors and Dri-Eaz drying equipment per IICRC standards, with psychrometric readings tracking moisture until it’s gone. Combined fire and water restoration in Jacksonville commonly runs $4,000 to $18,000 depending on the size of the property and the extent of both damage types.
Extraction and Psychrometrics
Extraction is pulling standing water off floors and out of carpets; psychrometrics is the science of drying air and materials. We log moisture readings throughout the job. You see the numbers dropping, not just a technician telling you it’s dry.
Mold Prevention During Restoration
Jacksonville’s climate gives mold a head start within 48 hours of a water event. Every combined fire and water job includes a mold prevention protocol: rapid drying, antimicrobial application where needed, and verification before insulation and drywall go back in. We also handle mold remediation if it’s already present.
Soot Removal
Soot Removal is the careful cleaning of the fine, acidic particulate that settles on every surface after a fire. Soot isn’t just ugly; it corrodes metal fixtures, destroys electronics, and embeds itself in paint and fabric. Keegan Restoration Jacksonville uses HEPA-filtered vacuums and chemical sponges appropriate to the surface, from drywall to masonry to tile. Soot-only cleaning in Jacksonville typically runs $1,000 to $4,500, based on how many rooms were exposed. The price is written before we start and it stays written.
Specialty Surface Techniques
Different materials need different approaches. We use dry chemical sponges for porous surfaces, wet cleaning for sealed surfaces, and soda blasting for stubborn masonry and brick. Scraping or scrubbing the wrong way can smear soot into a permanent stain.
Electronics and Content Assessment
Soot inside a television or gaming console is corrosive. We document and assess electronics for the claim, and we’ll tell you when a device is not salvageable. The goal is a straightforward list for your adjuster, not surprises.
Brands We Service
Keegan Restoration Jacksonville runs Dri-Eaz drying equipment on every water component of a fire job. These are the units used by professional restoration firms because they dry both air and materials to tight tolerances, which matters in Jacksonville’s humid months when a subfloor won’t dry on its own. We know how to stage them, monitor them, and document the drying curve.
Our crews also rely on Phoenix dehumidifiers and XPOWER air movers and scrubbers for the airflow and filtration that keeps soot from migrating while containment is up. Whether your home was built in 1965 or 2015, we have the equipment and the process to restore it. If you have a specific question about gear or method, just ask the technician who shows up; they know what they’re running and why.
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- You smell smoke a day after the fire was out. Smoke odor that persists means smoke traveled into places you can’t see. It’s not going to fix itself, and opening windows just moves the smell around.
- Walls or ceilings are water-stained after the fire department left. That water is in the structure, not just on it. In Jacksonville’s climate, mold is already developing inside the wall cavity after 48 hours.
Soot travels with air currents. If it’s on your bedroom wall and the fire was in the kitchen, your HVAC system may be spreading it. - Paint is bubbling or blistering near the fire area. That means heat affected the layers beneath. You’re looking at material removal and replacement, not just a coat of primer.
- Your insurance adjuster is asking for documentation you don’t have. A restoration company that documents every step gives you something to hand them. If you’re already in the claims process, we can start documentation immediately.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call answered, assessment scheduled. A live person answers at (904) 664-5108 any hour. We ask what happened, what the fire department did, and whether you’re staying elsewhere. Then we give you a window and keep it.
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On-site inspection and written scope. We walk the property with you, take readings, and put the full scope of work on paper. The price is in the document. You approve it before anything is touched. That’s The Garrison Standard.
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Containment, demolition, and cleanup. We seal the work area, remove damaged materials, extract water, and clean soot. This phase moves fast because every day of delay in Jacksonville humidity is a day of compounding secondary damage.
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Drying, deodorizing, and monitoring. Dri-Eaz and Phoenix equipment runs until psychrometric readings confirm the space is dry. Deodorization continues until the smoke odor is gone, measured by smell tests in multiple rooms, not just the fire area.
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Repair, final walkthrough, and warranty. We handle the rebuild, paint, and trim. You walk the job with us before we call it done. Then the 365-Day Done Right Promise applies: if it fails within a year, we return free and make it right.
How Much Does Fire Damage Restoration Cost in Jacksonville?
A typical fire damage restoration in Jacksonville runs between $2,500 and $12,000 for cleanup and restoration of a contained fire, such as a kitchen or garage, and we also offer Fleming Island Fire Damage Restoration. A full-home restoration after significant structural damage commonly lands between $15,000 and $40,000, and a combined fire and water job typically runs $4,000 to $18,000. Smoke odor removal alone can cost $800 to $3,500, while soot cleaning usually runs $1,000 to $4,500. These are honest ranges, not a lowball to get us in the door.
What moves the price is square footage, how deep the char goes, whether water saturation is present, and how far smoke traveled through the HVAC. What makes it higher is waiting: soot etches, water grows mold, and delayed cleanup expands the damage area. You avoid overpaying by getting a written scope with line items, not a lump sum with no explanation. Our estimates are free and include the full documentation you need for your claim.
Our Service Area Near Jacksonville
We serve the entire Jacksonville metro and the surrounding counties, including Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Macclenny, and Baldwin. Typical response time inside the city is within 2 hours, and calls from the beaches or north side usually land us at the door inside 3. When your house is wet and soot-covered, we don’t make you wait for a callback. Return to our home page to see all services.
Serving Jacksonville, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Jacksonville area and also provide Fire Damage Restoration in Orange Park, so we know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Damage Restoration in Jacksonville
Fire damage restoration is the complete process of returning a fire-damaged home to its pre-loss condition: securing the property, removing debris and water, cleaning soot and smoke residue, deodorizing, and rebuilding damaged materials. In Jacksonville, the timeline depends on severity, but most jobs complete in 1 to 4 weeks, and our Fire Damage Restoration - Middleburg services follow the same schedule. Call (904) 664-5108 for a walk-through and a written scope.
Most contained fires in Jacksonville are fully restored within 2 to 3 weeks from start to final walkthrough. Larger structural fires can run 6 to 12 weeks, especially when electrical or framing work requires permits and inspections. We give you a written timeline with the written price, and it’s updated if anything changes.
Expect $2,500 to $12,000 for typical contained fires in Jacksonville homes, with full-home restoration ranging from $15,000 to $40,000. The variables are square footage, char depth, water damage, and how far smoke traveled. Our estimate is free and line-itemed, so you see exactly what you’re paying for.
We run Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER equipment on nearly every job, and we service all makes of home systems affected by fire, not just one brand. Our technicians are cross-trained on multiple equipment lines. If your HVAC, water heater, or appliance was in the fire area, we’ll assess it and include it in the scope.
Yes. A live person answers (904) 664-5108 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. For active fire and water damage in Jacksonville, we dispatch same-day in nearly all cases. The first hour after a fire is the cheapest hour of the restoration.
Every job is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: a written, one-year guarantee on workmanship and materials. If something fails within that year, Keegan returns and makes it right at no charge. That includes a free second visit if the repair fails within the guarantee period.
Do not touch or wipe soot-covered surfaces; it smears and permanent damage can result. Do not run the HVAC system until it’s been inspected, because that spreads soot through the house. If the power is out, leave the breakers alone and let our technicians assess the electrical. Then just be there for the walkthrough and ask questions. We answer in plain language.
Schedule Your Fire Damage Restoration Service in Jacksonville Today
Your home is damaged, and every Jacksonville day that passes makes the damage worse. Call (904) 664-5108 now for a free, no-obligation estimate from Keegan Restoration Jacksonville. We’ll put the price in writing before any work starts, document everything for your insurer, and stand behind the work for a full year. A live person answers, day or night.
Written by Shane Pruitt, Owner at Keegan Restoration Jacksonville, serving Jacksonville since 2005.