Fire Restoration Markham
Fire restoration Markham families and business owners need begins the moment the fire department leaves, with securing the property, cleaning soot and smoke and drying the water used to put the fire out.
Fully licensed and insured
Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours
After the fire is out
Markham Fire Restoration works for people in Markham dealing with fire damage. The flames are only part of a fire loss. Soot is acidic and continues to mark metal, glass, grout and appliances after the fire. Smoke travels into walls, ducts and contents. The water used by firefighters soaks drywall, framing and insulation. A proper restoration deals with all three.
We are open around the clock, so a call at night after a kitchen fire is as welcome as one on a weekday morning.
What happens after you call
- Secure the propertyOpenings are boarded or protected where needed so weather and intruders stay out.
- Assess and documentA free assessment records the damage, and photos and notes are taken before cleanup.
- Written scope and priceBefore restoration begins, the scope and price are written down and given to you.
- Clean and deodorizeSoot is removed using methods matched to the residue, and odour is treated at its source.
- Dry and rebuildWet materials are dried, and walls, ceilings and flooring are rebuilt.
Fire services in Markham
Fire damage restoration
Cleanup, drying and rebuilding after a house or business fire.
Learn moreSmoke damage restoration
Residue and smell in rooms that never saw flame.
Learn moreSmoke odour removal
Treating odour embedded in walls, ducts and belongings.
Learn moreEmergency board-up
Securing windows, doors and roof openings after a fire.
Learn moreFire restoration in Markham homes
Markham has a wide range of housing, from older homes around Markham Village and Unionville to newer family neighbourhoods such as Berczy and Cornell, and commercial corridors in places like Buttonville and Milliken Mills. Each has its own risks. Finished basements fill with smoke, open-plan main floors spread it quickly and townhouse rows share walls and attics.
Why speed helps
Residue left on surfaces tends to become harder to remove with time, and electronics and metal fixtures are particularly vulnerable. Wet materials left in place can grow mould. Acting promptly gives more of the home and its contents a chance to be saved.
The first day after a fire in Markham
The hours after a fire are disorienting. Firefighters have left, the insurer has been told or is about to be, and you are looking at a home that smells of smoke and may have water in it from the hose lines. The most useful thing to do is to make a short list of what has to happen today: make sure everyone is safe and has somewhere to sleep, secure the property, photograph what you can see from safe areas and call us so that protection and documentation begin.
We handle the physical side from the first visit. That includes closing openings, covering the roof if needed, extracting any water, measuring what is wet and photographing every room before cleaning starts.
What to do and what to leave alone
- Enter only when the fire department says the building is safe.
- Do not turn on appliances, lights or the furnace that were near the fire.
- Do not wipe soot with a damp cloth. It smears and sets.
- Do not eat food or use medication that was exposed to heat or smoke without checking with a professional.
- Take photographs from doorways and keep a list of anything you remove.
- Keep medication, documents, jewellery and chargers with you.
Different kinds of fire, different kinds of cleanup
A fast, hot fire leaves dry, powdery soot that can be lifted with specialised vacuums and sponges. A slow, smouldering fire leaves sticky residue that spreads when wiped. A kitchen grease fire leaves a thin, tacky film that coats cabinets and ceilings. Burnt plastics and electrical fires can leave acidic residues that etch metal and glass. We identify what we are dealing with before choosing a cleaning method, because the wrong method can make the stain permanent.
Water after fire
Firefighting leaves water in floors, walls and ceilings, sometimes several storeys away from the burn. If it stays, it causes secondary damage. We measure and dry it at the same time as we deal with soot, so that the house moves toward rebuild as one job and not as two.
Areas we serve
Richmond Hill
Fire cleanup and rebuild across Richmond Hill.
Learn moreVaughan
Woodbridge, Maple, Kleinburg and Concord.
Learn moreScarborough
Houses and apartment towers in the east end.
Learn moreToronto
Fire damage across the city.
Learn moreSmoke damage, Scarborough
Residue and odour removal.
Learn moreStouffville
Village, rural and Ballantrae properties.
Learn moreGetting a fire report in Markham
Your insurer may ask for an official record of the fire. According to the City of Markham, a fire report costs one hundred fifty-nine dollars and fifty cents plus HST through its online request, and a file search is the same amount. The City says an authorization letter signed by the property owner must be uploaded, and that otherwise the request goes through the City's Freedom of Information portal. These are the City's fees, not ours (checked November 2026).
Fire restoration questions from Markham residents
Is it safe to go back in?
Follow the instructions of the fire department. We assess the property once access is permitted and explain what is safe to handle.
Will you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We work with your insurance adjuster and document everything. Coverage decisions are made by your insurer.
Can you remove the smoke smell?
Yes, we treat odour at its source, in structure, ducts and contents.
What does the assessment cost?
It costs nothing. After the visit we prepare a written scope and price for the cleanup and repairs, and you decide with that in hand.
How long does drying take?
Where firefighting water got in, drying usually takes 3 to 5 days, and we check readings during that time.
Reviews from the team behind Markham Fire Restoration
Markham Fire Restoration is operated by FirstLine Restoration. These reviews were left on Google for FirstLine Restoration, the team that does our work.
“Our home suffered a flood in our upstairs bathroom that travelled throughout the home. Firstline showed up quickly and shut off the flood source. After that, they completed the whole reconstruction process and handled all insurance interactions.”
“Our house flooded, and Firstline came out fast. They were easy to work with, helped deal with insurance, and got everything restored. Really appreciate how smooth they made a stressful situation.”
“Our house flooded and we ended up calling Firstline. They got there fast, walked us through what had to happen, and worked with our insurance company, which helped a lot. The whole thing was stressful, but their team handled it really well and got our home restored.”
“Our warehouse flooded and Firstline got a crew out quickly. They handled the clean up, kept us updated, and helped get the building back in working order. Solid team and easy to deal with.”
“We had a kitchen fire and called Firstline after the damage. They came out quickly, explained the cleanup process, and helped us get things back to normal. It was a tough situation, but their team made it a lot easier to deal with.”
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