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Fire Damage Restoration in Michigan.

From the moment the fire is out, the clock starts on a new kind of damage. Soot corrodes. Smoke spreads. Water from suppression efforts soaks into your structure. Lyon Restoration arrives fast, stabilizes your property, and handles everything from initial cleanup through complete rebuilding.
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What Fire Damage Actually Does to a Building After the Flames Are Out

Most people think of fire damage as what the flames touched. In reality, the fire itself is often only part of the problem. What happens in the hours and days after is where Michigan property owners get surprised.

Soot is not just a surface stain. It is acidic, and it begins corroding metal fixtures, appliances, and structural components within hours of exposure. The smoke that appears to have cleared from a room has actually moved through your entire ventilation system and settled into materials throughout the property, including rooms that never saw flames. The water used to suppress the fire saturates walls, flooring, and structural framing, creating conditions where mold can take hold within 48 hours if it is not extracted and dried properly.

Meanwhile, the structure itself may be compromised in ways that are not immediately visible. Ceilings and wall assemblies that look intact can be weakened by heat and hidden by a layer of char. That is why the first step in professional fire damage restoration is never cleanup. It is assessment and stabilization.

Lyon Restoration is a fire restoration company serving Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and communities throughout Michigan. We respond around the clock because fire damage does not pause while you wait for business hours. Our fire and water restoration team handles the complete scope of recovery, from the first safety inspection to the final coat of paint on a rebuilt wall.

For a detailed look at each phase of the process, see our resource: fire damage restoration steps for Michigan property owners.

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Our Fire Damage Restoration Process

This is how we actually approach a fire restoration job, from the moment we arrive on-site to the day we hand your property back to you.

  • Arrival and Full Damage Assessment

    01

    Our certified fire damage technicians arrive and conduct a thorough inspection of the property before any cleaning or demolition begins. We assess structural integrity, identify the full extent of smoke and soot penetration, document all fire and water damage for insurance purposes, and determine what can be restored versus what needs to be replaced. Nothing gets missed, because a detail overlooked at this stage becomes a problem discovered later.

  • Containment and Structural Stabilization

    02

    Before restoration work can begin, we secure the property. This means board-ups for compromised windows and doors, roof tarping where fire or structural damage has opened the building to the weather, and physical barriers to contain soot and prevent cross-contamination into unaffected areas of the property. This step is especially important in Michigan, where an unsecured structure can take on weather damage within hours during a cold or wet season.

  • Smoke and Soot Damage Cleanup

    03

    Smoke and soot damage cleanup is one of the most technically demanding parts of fire restoration. Soot particles are extremely fine and penetrate porous surfaces deeply. We use specialized dry cleaning sponges, chemical sponges, HEPA-filtered vacuums, and surface-specific cleaning agents to remove soot without grinding it further into the material underneath. Every surface is treated according to its material type, because what works on painted drywall is different from what works on brick, fabric, or finished wood.

  • Water Removal and Structural Drying

    04

    The water used to suppress a fire is its own category of damage. We extract standing water with high-capacity pumps and deploy industrial air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the structure completely. This is identical in scope to what we do on a dedicated water damage restoration job, and it is just as critical here. Skipping thorough drying after a fire leads directly to mold growth inside walls and beneath flooring, compounding the restoration scope significantly. Our broader water damage restoration services are fully integrated into every fire restoration project we take on.

  • Odor Elimination and Air Quality Restoration

    05

    Smoke odor is not a surface issue. It embeds itself into porous materials throughout the structure, and standard cleaning alone does not eliminate it. We use HEPA air scrubbers that capture 99.97% of airborne particles, thermal fogging to reach areas where smoke has penetrated deeply, ozone treatment for severe odor situations, and hydroxyl generators where ozone is not suitable. When we are done, the air in your property should smell like a home or a business, not a fire scene.

  • Content Handling and Item Restoration

    06

    Personal belongings, furniture, equipment, and valuables are inventoried, carefully packed out, and brought to a controlled facility for cleaning and restoration assessment. Salvageable items are cleaned and stored. Items that cannot be restored are documented thoroughly for your insurance claim. Returning your possessions to you in the best possible condition is something we take seriously, because we understand that a lot of what gets damaged in a fire is irreplaceable.

  • HVAC Decontamination

    07

    Your heating and cooling system is a highway for smoke. Soot and smoke particles enter through return vents and settle throughout your ductwork, in registers, on coil surfaces, and inside air handling equipment. If the HVAC system is not fully cleaned as part of the restoration, it will continue circulating smoke particles and odor every time it runs, long after the rest of the property has been restored. We clean and decontaminate the full system, not just the visible registers.

  • Sanitization and Final Deodorization

    08

    All affected surfaces are treated with EPA-approved cleaning agents and antimicrobial solutions. A final deodorization treatment ensures that the property is clean, safe, and free of lingering contamination. We conduct a final walkthrough with you before we consider the job complete, and you sign off only when you are satisfied with the result.

Our Certifications

Certification Number:93796

Certified and licensed by IICRC, in Water damage restoring and Applied Microbial Remediation.

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    Reconstruction and Rebuilding After Fire Damage

    Restoration companies that only handle mitigation and cleanup leave property owners in a difficult position, having to find and coordinate a separate general contractor to complete the rebuild while managing an insurance claim at the same time.

    Lyon Restoration handles both sides of the recovery. Our construction and restoration services extend through full structural rebuilding, so you have a single point of contact from the emergency call through the final construction phase.

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    Our rebuilding work includes:

    Framing repair and structural rebuilding to code Drywall installation and finishing Flooring replacement including hardwood, tile, and carpet Cabinet and millwork replacement in fire-affected kitchens and living spaces Exterior repairs including siding, roofing, and windows Coordination with licensed subcontractors for electrical and plumbing work where required

    We comply with all local Michigan building codes and pull the necessary permits. We also provide you with a clear project timeline and cost breakdown before work begins, so there are no surprises. You can see an example of what our complete rebuild scope looks like in our fire damage kitchen restoration case study from Michigan.

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    Navigating Insurance After a Fire

    Filing an insurance claim after a fire is genuinely complicated. The documentation requirements are extensive, adjusters have their own timelines and priorities, and property owners who are already dealing with displacement and emotional stress often end up settling for less than they are entitled to simply because they do not have the expertise to push back.

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    We help with this process in a concrete way:

    Complete photographic and written documentation of all fire, smoke, and water damage from day one Detailed itemized inventory of damaged and destroyed contents for your claim Direct communication with your insurance adjuster so you do not have to be the go-between Scope of work documentation that matches the actual damage rather than a minimized estimate Expert opinion and supporting documentation if a claim dispute arises Transparent progress reporting throughout the restoration and rebuild

    We are not public adjusters, and we cannot guarantee a specific claim outcome. But we have worked with every major carrier and most regional insurers, and we know how to document a loss in a way that supports a fair settlement. Our job is to make sure the paperwork reflects the actual scope of what happened to your property.

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    Why Michigan Property Owners Trust Lyon Restoration After a Fire

    Genuinely Available Around the Clock

    We receive emergency calls at all hours and dispatch crews accordingly. A fire does not happen on a schedule, and neither does our response. When you call at midnight, a person answers, and a team moves.

    IICRC-Certified Fire and Water Restoration Technicians

    Our certifications in Water Damage Restoration and Applied Microbial Remediation (No. 93796) reflect the standard we hold ourselves to on every job. Fire restoration requires expertise across multiple damage types simultaneously, and our team is trained and equipped for all of them.

    Complete Scope Under One Company

    From the first board-up to the last coat of paint, Lyon Restoration manages the entire recovery. You do not need a mitigation company, a separate cleaning crew, and a general contractor. We are all of those things, coordinated as one team under one project manager.

    Smoke and Soot Expertise That Goes Beyond Surface Cleaning

    Smoke and soot damage cleanup done incorrectly leaves residue, odor, and health hazards behind. Our technicians are trained in material-specific cleaning protocols, advanced odor elimination, and HVAC decontamination, because we understand that thorough fire restoration means addressing every surface and system that smoke touched.

    Insurance Coordination from Day One

    We document your loss thoroughly from the moment we arrive, and we stay in communication with your adjuster throughout the project. Most of our clients tell us that having us handle the insurance side of things is one of the most significant reliefs during an otherwise overwhelming situation.

    Michigan-Specific Experience

    We have restored fire-damaged properties throughout Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and the communities surrounding New Hudson for years. We know the local building codes, the regional climate factors that complicate post-fire restoration, and the specific challenges that Michigan construction types present during rebuilding.

    Satisfaction Guarantee

    We stand behind our work. If anything does not meet your expectations following project completion, we return and address it. That is our commitment to every property owner we serve.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Damage Restoration in Michigan

    Yes, and this is an area where we add real value. We document all damage in detail from the first day on-site, provide itemized scope-of-work documentation that your adjuster can work from directly, communicate with your carrier throughout the project, and provide expert documentation if a dispute arises. We cannot act as your public adjuster, but we ensure the damage is accurately represented.

    It depends on the size of the affected area and whether rebuilding is involved. A moderate kitchen fire with soot cleanup, odor treatment, and minor repairs might take 2 to 3 weeks. A larger loss involving structural rebuilding can extend to several months. We give you a realistic timeline at the assessment stage and update you as the project progresses.

    Yes. Lyon Restoration is fully licensed and insured in Michigan. Our technicians hold IICRC certification in Water Damage Restoration and Applied Microbial Remediation. We carry general liability coverage and workers compensation for every member of our crew on your property.

    This is one of the most overlooked aspects of fire damage, and yes, we handle it completely. Water from fire suppression soaks into structural assemblies and creates mold risk if it is not extracted and dried properly. Our fire restoration process always includes a full water mitigation phase using the same industrial extraction and drying equipment we deploy on dedicated water damage restoration jobs.

    Sometimes, depending on the scope of damage and the areas affected. We assess each situation individually and are honest about whether staying on-site is practical and safe. In cases involving extensive smoke contamination or significant structural work, temporary relocation is usually the better option for your health and our ability to work efficiently.

    That determination is part of what we do. We assess every damaged material and item using established IICRC guidelines for restorability, and we document our reasoning for your insurance provider. In general, restoring a damaged item costs less than replacing it, so we look for every salvageable option before recommending replacement.

    Fire Damage Restoration Serving Communities Across Michigan

    Lyon Restoration responds to fire damage calls throughout Michigan, with a primary service area covering:

    Detroit and Metro Detroit, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties, Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Lansing and the greater Capital Region, New Hudson and Lyon Township, and surrounding communities throughout Southeast Michigan

    For significant commercial fire losses, we extend our response area statewide. Call us to discuss your specific location, and we will confirm coverage and estimated response time.

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    A fire is one of the most disorienting experiences a property owner can go through. The building you live in or run your business from looks unrecognizable, and the path forward can feel genuinely unclear.

    We have helped Michigan homeowners and business owners through this before, and we know what it takes to restore a property completely. More importantly, we know how to do it in a way that is transparent, efficient, and built to last.

    Lyon Restoration is a licensed, IICRC-certified fire restoration company serving Michigan around the clock. When you are ready to talk, we are ready to help.

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