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Emergency board-up and roof tarping the day it happens, then soot removal, smoke and odor treatment - with everything photographed for your claim before cleanup starts, and one crew from securing the house to handing your adjuster the file.

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24 Hour Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration When California Homeowners Need It Most

Wade’s Restoration of California offers Emergency Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in California, CA because we know every hour counts. The acrid smell works its way into drywall, ductwork, and clothing faster than most people realize, and soot begins etching glass and metal within days. We answer calls around the clock because we know a kitchen fire at 2 a.m. in Sacramento or a garage fire in Fresno doesn’t wait for business hours. One call to (855) 915-0646 puts you in touch with a crew that’s already worked hundreds of California fire jobs.

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What Makes a Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Company the Best in California?

When you’re looking for the Best Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in California, CA, you’re not really comparing equipment. You’re comparing who will answer the phone, who will show up when they say they will, and who will deal with your insurance company without making you do all the work. Here’s what separates a company you can trust from one you’ll regret hiring.

  • State licensing with no exceptions. California requires restoration contractors to hold a valid state license, and you should check that before anyone steps foot on your property. Wade’s Restoration of California is state-licensed, and we’re happy to provide documentation before we start any work. A company that hesitates on this question is a red flag.
  • Insurance and bonding that actually protects you. Fire restoration crews work in damaged structures, and accidents can happen. We’re fully insured and bonded, which means you’re protected if something goes wrong during the job. If a company’s insurance certificate is “at the office” when you ask, move on.
  • Reputation you can verify. Look for a documented record of completed fire jobs across California. Wade’s Restoration of California, led by Wade Ferris, has built its name on doing this work throughout the state. Ask any company how many fire jobs they’ve actually completed in your area. The answer tells you a lot.
  • A warranty that means something. Smoke odor removal and structural repairs should come with a written warranty, not a vague promise. We stand behind our fire restoration work, and we’ll put that in writing before the job begins. If a company won’t, keep looking.
  • Actual 24 hour response, not a voicemail. Many companies say “24/7” but route you to an answering service that takes a message. When you call (855) 915-0646 after a fire, you reach our team. We dispatch crews throughout California on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Wade’s Restoration of California’s Credentials & Proof

Wade Ferris leads our team, and he’s built this company on the principle that fire restoration should be done right the first time. Every job gets a written scope before work begins, so you know exactly what’s being cleaned, repaired, or replaced, and how much it will cost. No bait-and-switch pricing, no surprise change orders.

Our California credentials include:

  • Licensed: State-licensed restoration contractor, with documentation available on request.
  • Insured & bonded: Full coverage so you’re protected before, during, and after the job.
  • Experience: Years of hands-on fire and smoke restoration work across California, from single-room kitchen fires to whole-structure losses.
  • Reputation: A strong local record built one job at a time. We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built with California homeowners, property managers, and insurance adjusters.
  • Industry training: Our technicians hold IICRC certifications and we use Dri-Eaz equipment on our restoration projects, which matters when you need thorough smoke and soot removal.

What California Customers Say

These are the kinds of things we hear from homeowners after a fire restoration job wraps up.

“The smoke smell had seeped into everything after a garage fire. Wade’s crew cleaned every surface, ran air scrubbers for days, and the house actually smelled normal when they left. I honestly didn’t think that was possible.” - a California homeowner in the Central Valley

“Our insurance adjuster was dragging his feet, and Wade’s Restoration of California sent photo documentation that got the claim moving. They talked to the adjuster directly so I didn’t have to play middleman.” - a California homeowner in the Sacramento area

“I called four companies the morning after a kitchen fire. Wade’s was the only one that had someone at my door that afternoon. Two of the others never even called back.” - a California homeowner in the Bay Area

How We Compare to Other Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Companies in California

We’ve been called in after other companies started a job and walked away, so we know what the bad ones look like. A bad restoration company quotes low, collects a deposit, and then starts finding “additional issues” that weren’t in the original scope. They’re vague about licensing. They don’t return calls after the check clears.

A good fire restoration company does the opposite. Wade’s Restoration of California gives you a written scope before work starts. We document everything with photos because we know your insurance claim depends on it. We coordinate directly with your adjuster, and we’re a member of the RIA because we believe in doing this work to a standard, not just doing it fast.

Here’s the comparison that matters, side by side:

  • Scope of work: A bad company says “we’ll take care of it.” We give you a written, line-item scope you approve before we start.
  • Insurance coordination: A bad company makes you handle the adjuster. We talk to them directly and provide the documentation they need.
  • Documentation: A bad company takes a few before photos and calls it good. We photo-document the entire process, from initial damage through final cleaning.
  • Odor removal: A bad company sprays deodorizer and hopes for the best. We use professional-grade air scrubbers, thermal fogging when appropriate, and actual source removal, not just masking.
  • Communication: A bad company goes quiet once they have the job. You’ll always know what’s happening, what’s next, and when it’s happening with us.

Frequently Asked Questions - 24 Hour Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in California

Get the Best Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Service in California - Free Estimate

When you’re comparing restoration companies after a fire, you have questions. We answer them. Call (855) 915-0646 for a free estimate and a straight answer about what your home needs. No pressure, no obligation, just a clear plan from Wade’s Restoration of California.

Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of California, serving California since day one.

What Our Customers Say

★★★★★ 4.7 from 7+ reviews

"Supply line let go under the sink while we were away for the weekend and we came home to two inches through the whole ground floor. Wade had extraction running within the hour of my call and he was the one who answered it."

- Marianne Kilbride

"He gave me the daily moisture log at the end, on paper, with the readings from every point. I have never had a trade prove the job was actually finished before."

- Rowena Thackeray

"He got there fast and the drying was thorough. The rebuild afterwards took longer than I had hoped waiting on matching flooring, and I would rather he had told me that at the start than a fortnight in."

- Antonia Mercado
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