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Duct & HVAC Smoke Cleaning San Bernardino, California

  • Free on-site assessment. No call-out fee.
  • Honest pricing with no surprise charges at the end.
  • No forms. No callback queue. Just a phone call.
  • Framing and wiring checked before cleanup begins.
  • 24/7 emergency board-up & response
  • IICRC-certified fire & smoke cleanup
  • One team: cleanup through full rebuild
  • We document and bill your insurance directly
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Complete Duct & HVAC Smoke Cleaning in San Bernardino

The hours after a fire decide how much can be saved. San Bernardino Fire Damage Restoration's staff boards up your San Bernardino, CA residence without delay, then works methodically through soot removal, odor treatment, and restoration so nothing that could be recovered is lost.

From the moment you call, our team treats your fire-damaged residence as a priority. Our crews board up the openings, remove soot and char, and clean every affected surface with professional gear. We don't just wipe down the visible soot. We methodically treat hidden smoke residue and odor so the destruction can't keep spreading.

  • Water cleanup from firefighting efforts
  • Roof tarping and structural stabilization
  • Emergency board-up and roof tarping
  • Careful cleanup that preserves your residence

Signs smoke reached your HVAC system

If the air handler ran during or after a fire, the duct system likely pulled in smoke. These signs point to contamination inside the HVAC.

  • Soot around supply vents

    Dark fanning or a gray film appears on and around registers where the system pushed smoke residue back out.

  • A smoky smell when the system runs

    The burnt odor returns or gets stronger each time the heat or air conditioning cycles on.

  • Soot on the filter

    The HVAC filter is coated with black or gray residue soon after being changed.

  • Odor that returns after surface cleaning

    Rooms smell of smoke again shortly after walls and contents were cleaned, pointing to the ducts as the source.

  • Visible residue inside vents or returns

    A film of soot is visible on register covers, return grilles, or just inside the duct openings.

  • The system ran during the fire

    Any HVAC unit operating while smoke was present almost certainly drew particles into the ductwork.

Seeing any of these in San Bernardino? Don't wait. Call (844) 810-6096 for a fast, no-pressure assessment.

What duct and HVAC smoke cleaning includes

The goal is to remove smoke residue from the air pathways so the system stops spreading soot and odor through the home.

  • System inspection

    We check the ductwork, registers, returns, and accessible components to map where smoke residue settled.

  • Duct and vent cleaning

    Soot is removed from the duct interior, supply and return vents, and register covers so residue is not recirculated.

  • Component cleaning and filtration

    Accessible HVAC components are cleaned, filters are replaced, and HEPA air filtration captures loosened particles.

  • Deodorization

    The system and air pathways are treated so smoke odor is neutralized rather than blown back into living spaces.

How Our Process Works

A clear four-step path takes your residence from a fire scene to fully restored.

  1. Call & Secure

    A seasoned technician evaluates the fire destruction on arrival and walks you through what happens next.

  2. Remove Soot & Char

    Char and debris come out first, then our crews clean soot from walls, ceilings, and contents before it can set into the surfaces.

  3. Neutralize the Smoke

    Our team uses gear to reach smoke odor trapped in walls, ducts, and contents until the space is fresh.

  4. Repair & Rebuild

    The final step rebuilds everything the fire touched and returns your contents and residence to normal.

Why smoke in the HVAC should not wait

A contaminated duct system quietly undoes the rest of a fire cleanup every time the air handler runs.

  • Re-contamination of clean rooms

    Soot left in the ducts is pushed back onto freshly cleaned walls, contents, and surfaces whenever the system cycles.

  • Ongoing odor

    Smoke odor keeps returning as long as residue remains in the ductwork, no matter how well surfaces are cleaned.

  • Air quality concerns

    Circulating smoke particles can irritate the eyes, throat, and lungs of everyone in the building.

  • Strain and buildup on the system

    Soot coating filters and components can reduce airflow and efficiency until it is cleaned out.

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Typical Duct & HVAC Smoke Cleaning costs in San Bernardino, CA

Use these typical ranges to get a sense of cost before we ever visit.

Estimated price ranges for Duct & HVAC Smoke Cleaning in San Bernardino, CA. These are typical national estimates, not a quote.
Type of jobEstimated range
Single system, light residueOne HVAC system, limited soot.$600 to $2,000
Larger or heavier systemMore vents and heavier residue.$2,000 to $5,000
Multi-system or deep sootMultiple systems or deep contamination.$5,000 to $12,000

What changes the price

  • Severity of the fire: how much burned sets cleanup, odor work, and rebuild.
  • Smoke and soot spread: how far residue traveled affects the cleaning.
  • Rebuild needed: structural reconstruction adds materials and labor.

These are estimates, not a quote

Ranges are a planning guide, not a quote. The exact cost follows a free on-site assessment, and much of it is often covered by insurance.

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What affects duct and HVAC cleaning cost

The scope depends on the size of the system and how much smoke residue reached it.

  • System size and layout

    More vents, returns, and duct runs take longer to clean than a small, simple system.

  • Amount of residue

    Heavy soot loading and residue pulled deep into the ducts add cleaning and filtration steps.

  • Odor and component involvement

    Strong odor and residue on HVAC components add deodorization and component cleaning.

Who pays for this

What your policy covers after duct & hvac smoke cleaning

In most cases a standard homeowners policy covers this kind of destruction. You typically owe just your deductible, and many plans also contribute toward temporary housing while the work is done.

  • We bill your insurer directly and speak their language, so you are not stuck in the middle of the claim.
  • You approve the scope before any work starts, and we keep a clear record of every line item.
  • We document everything the day we reach you, with photos and a detailed loss inventory your adjuster needs.

Why San Bernardino chooses San Bernardino Fire Damage Restoration

Our team stands apart in San Bernardino, CA for a few clear reasons.

  • 24/7 emergency board-up

    After a fire, every hour counts. San Bernardino Fire Damage Restoration answers 24/7 and arrives fast in San Bernardino to secure your property and stop soot and weather from causing more loss.

  • Certified cleanup & rebuild

    IICRC FSRT-certified, licensed and insured, one team that cleans soot and smoke and rebuilds your San Bernardino property back to pre-loss condition.

  • We handle your insurance

    We document the full loss and bill your insurer directly, so your fire claim is simpler, faster, and less out of pocket.

A promise we put in writing

San Bernardino Fire Damage Restoration Restore Promise

A promise, not a slogan. Here is what our staff stands behind on every job.

  • We work with your insurer directly.

    We document the loss and handle the paperwork with your adjuster, so you are not caught in the middle.

  • We keep the price honest.

    The number we give you is the number you pay, with every line item spelled out up front.

  • We protect what can be saved.

    We secure the residence and set aside what can be salvaged before anything is discarded.

  • We stand behind the work.

    We do not call a job done until you agree it is, and we come back if anything is missed.

Fire Damage in San Bernardino: What to Know

Straight answers on how fire damage restoration works, what it costs, and how insurance fits in, so you know what to expect before you call.

  • The Types of Smoke Residue

    Fires leave wet smoke, dry smoke, protein residue, or fuel-oil soot, and each one bonds to surfaces differently. Identifying the residue type is what determines the right cleaning method, because the wrong one can set a stain permanently.

  • Why Smoke Odor Lingers

    Smoke particles are small enough to penetrate drywall, insulation, and ductwork, so a room can look clean yet still smell. Surface cleaning isn't enough. Thermal fogging, ozone, and hydroxyl treatment neutralize the odor at its source.

  • Why Board-Up Can't Wait

    Open windows and a damaged roof expose your property to weather, theft, and further loss, and insurers expect you to mitigate. Emergency board-up and roof tarping in the first hours protects the structure while the cleanup is planned.

  • Soot Is Acidic, and Time Matters

    Within hours, acidic soot begins to etch glass, corrode metal and electronics, and stain walls. The sooner soot and smoke residue are removed, the more of your home and belongings can be saved.

  • One Team: Cleanup Through Rebuild

    We handle the whole recovery under one roof, covering board-up, soot and smoke cleanup, deodorization, and full structural rebuild back to pre-loss condition, so you never have to hand off to a second contractor mid-project.

We know these streets

Serving San Bernardino, CA and every nearby ZIP

Our crew serves San Bernardino end to end. Whatever part of town you are in, a local staff is close by. Choose your ZIP to get started.

Areas we serve around San Bernardino

  • Patton
  • Rialto
  • Highland
  • Loma Linda
  • Colton
  • Bryn Mawr
  • Grand Terrace
  • Bloomington
  • Redlands
  • Fontana
  • Crestline
  • Rimforest
  • Twin Peaks
  • Cedarpines Park
  • Riverside
  • Skyforest
  • Mentone
  • Lake Arrowhead
  • Moreno Valley
  • Running Springs
  • Cedar Glen
  • March Air Reserve Base
  • Rancho Cucamonga
  • Blue Jay
  • Green Valley Lake
  • Yucaipa
  • Mira Loma
  • Lytle Creek
  • Calimesa
  • Guasti
  • Ontario
  • Norco
  • Corona
  • Beaumont

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Local coverage

We serve San Bernardino, CA & surrounding areas

A local crew is on standby around the clock. If you’re nearby, we’re on our way. Call now and we’ll dispatch the closest team.

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We dispatch the nearest crew across San Bernardino fast, with pinpoint coverage around the clock.

What our crew handles

Our Fire Damage Services in San Bernardino

Full-service fire recovery for every kind of fire, residential and commercial, from emergency board-up and soot removal to complete rebuild.

  • Smoke Damage Cleanup

    Smoke leaves a greasy film on walls and ceilings that darkens the longer it sits. The 1920s to 1940s downtown core and the historic West Side hold residue in plaster, lath, and painted trim longer than modern drywall. We lift it before it sets in.

    How our Smoke Damage Cleanup works

  • Soot Removal

    Soot's acidity works fast, etching glass and pitting metal within hours. Original glass and metal fixtures in the older Base Line corridor and Mount Vernon Avenue West Side stock show it first. Our team uses dry sponging first, then wet soot cleaning where methods fall short.

    How our Soot Removal works

  • Fire Damage Cleanup

    Once the fire is extinguished, char, ash, and firefighting water are still sitting inside the structure, waiting to cause more damage. Our crew clears and stabilizes the site from the downtown core out to the northern foothill neighborhoods, so repairs can start without delay.

    More about Fire Damage Cleanup

  • Smoke Odor Removal

    Covering the smell only hides it, and it returns. We go after the odor at its origin instead, using thermal fogging, ozone treatment, hydroxyl generators, and HEPA air scrubbing. Wind-driven smoke through the Cajon Pass corridor settles into foothill homes with no flame damage and needs the same treatment.

    See Smoke Odor Removal details

  • Structural Repair & Rebuild

    We rebuild to match pre-loss condition exactly, reframing, re-drywalling, and refinishing rather than just patching and painting over damage. Matching a 1920s to 1940s downtown finish takes real trim and texture work, not a quick repaint. One licensed crew sees the job through from start to finish.

    More about Structural Repair & Rebuild

  • Contents Cleaning & Pack-Out

    We inventory everything, pack it out, and clean it off site in secure storage while the property is repaired. Each item gets logged before it ever leaves the house, and every piece returns once the rebuild and odor work are done.

    See Contents Cleaning & Pack-Out details

  • Emergency Board-Up & Tarping

    Getting a home boarded up and the roof tarped is a same-day job, not something that waits. Cajon Pass winds drive ash and debris through an open structure before repairs even begin, and an unsecured house invites more than weather. Fast board-up protects the property overnight.

    See Emergency Board-Up & Tarping details

  • Fire & Water Damage Restoration

    Water from firefighting efforts that sits too long turns into a mold problem within just a few days. Our crew extracts the water and runs structural drying first, then moves into soot and smoke cleanup, one crew handling both stages so a second company is never needed.

    More about Fire & Water Damage Restoration

  • Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

    Crew size flexes to match the scope of the loss, which is how downtime for a business stays as short as possible. The Commercenter West and Tippecanoe Avenue business corridor, plus downtown storefronts near E Street and Court Street, get priority scheduling, insurer coordination, and after-hours work.

    See Commercial Fire Damage Restoration details

  • Puff-Back Cleaning

    A furnace puff back throws oily black soot across walls, ceilings, and ductwork almost instantly. Oil-fired furnaces are rare here since Southern California runs mostly on gas and electric heat, but our crew keeps degreasing agents on hand for that oily residue when it happens.

    See Puff-Back Cleaning details

  • Wildfire Smoke Remediation

    Smoke and ash carried down the Cajon Pass wind corridor can reach Verdemont, Devore Heights, and Muscoy with no flame contact, while the downtown core stays outside that exposure. Our crew handles it in three passes: exterior ash cleanup, HEPA filtration, and a full interior deodorizing.

    See Wildfire Smoke Remediation details

  • Chimney Fire Cleanup

    Wood-burning fireplaces sit in the 1920s to 1940s downtown core and the historic West Side and Base Line neighborhoods, not every San Bernardino home. We clean creosote, soot, and smoke damage around the firebox and hearth. Have the flue inspected by a qualified professional before lighting another fire in it.

    See Chimney Fire Cleanup details

★ Rated 5.0 by local homeowners

San Bernardino trusts us when it matters most

  • ★★★★★

    “They were at the house before the fire department had even finished. Boarded it up, tarped the roof, and had a plan by morning. That kind of response is why I recommend them to everyone.”

    Michael T. · Verified San Bernardino customer

  • ★★★★★

    “Smoke reached every closet upstairs and I was sure the clothes were lost. They inventoried, cleaned, and returned everything, and the house finally smells like home again.”

    James R. · Verified San Bernardino customer

  • ★★★★★

    “They coordinated directly with my adjuster so I never had to referee. Between the daily photo updates and the finished rebuild, I cannot imagine handling a fire without them.”

    Robert H. · Verified San Bernardino customer

Local feedback from homeowners who needed fast, dependable help in San Bernardino.

  • Licensed GC & insuredCleanup through rebuild
  • IICRC FSRT-certifiedFire & smoke trained techs
  • 24/7 board-upProperty secured fast
  • We bill insuranceLarge-loss documentation
  • 24/7 responseNo call-out fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about fire damage restoration in San Bernardino. Still unsure? Call us. We’re here 24/7.

Are you local to my neighborhood?

Yes, our staff works throughout San Bernardino, CA. Reach us at (844) 810-6096 and we'll confirm your community.

Do you handle water from the firefighting too?

Yes. Fires almost always leave water behind, so our staff extracts it and dries the structure as part of the same duct & hvac smoke cleaning, preventing mold on top of the fire destruction.

How do you get rid of smoke odor?

Surface cleaning isn't enough, so our team methodically treats the air and materials to remove smoke odor for good.

Can my belongings be saved?

Many contents can be restored. Our crews pack out affected belongings, clean and deodorize them off-site, and return them once your residence is ready.

Does soot really need immediate attention?

Quickly. Smoke residue keeps corroding metal, glass, and finishes until it's cleaned, which is why our crew responds without delay across San Bernardino, CA.

What should I do before you arrive?

Wait until it's safe to enter, then avoid touching sooty surfaces. Call our crew and we'll take care of securing and cleaning the residence.

Will my policy pay for fire restoration?

In most cases yes. Our crews photograph and itemize the destruction for your adjuster and bill your insurance company directly wherever possible.

Do I need to board up my home after a fire?

Yes, an open, fire-damaged residence is exposed to weather and intruders. Our team boards up openings and tarps the roof without delay to preserve the property.

Can you repair the structure too?

Cleanup is only half the job; our crews methodically recover every affected area from framing to finish work.

How long does fire restoration take?

It depends on the destruction, but cleanup usually runs a few days and a full rebuild longer. Our team gives you a clear timeline after the assessment so there are no surprises.

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