Buckingham, Lee County
After a fire in Buckingham: board-up, soot, and odor
Aftermath Restoration Group is a licensed and insured fire and smoke restoration company serving Buckingham and all of Lee County. Call (239) 688-2880 24/7 and we give you an arrival time when you call.
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Smoke and soot in Buckingham homes
In Buckingham, kitchen and electrical fires send smoke through open floor plans and into attics and ductwork. We board up, extract firefighting water, clean soot, and treat odor after the residue is gone.
Buckingham is a rural area of large lots east of Fort Myers, between the Orange River and Lehigh Acres. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 4,288 residents in Buckingham. The median year of construction is about 1993, so many homes were built before Florida's post-2002 hurricane building-code updates. Much of Buckingham is rural or large-lot, with longer driveways and, in some areas, private wells and septic systems.
Who pays, and who keeps the claim
Most homeowners and commercial policies cover sudden fire and smoke damage, subject to your terms. We document what burned, what smoked, and what got wet from firefighting, and you stay in control of the claim.
Know your Buckingham property
Median year built: 1993. That matters because older homes often have older wiring and more layers of paint and finish for soot to bond to. Population: about 4,288 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimate). Buckingham is about 5 miles east of Fort Myers.
What to do and not do
- Do not go back in until the fire department says it is safe.
- Stay away from outlets and appliances near the fire or the water.
- Keep soot off your skin and out of your car.
How fire restoration works
- Secure the building with board-up so it is closed to weather and entry.
- Pull out the water from the hoses and dry walls, floors, and insulation.
- HEPA-vacuum and chemically clean soot from walls, ceilings, and fixtures.
- Remove charred or smoke-saturated materials that cannot be cleaned.
- Treat odor after the residue is gone, with ozone or hydroxyl only in unoccupied spaces.
Other services in Buckingham
- Water damage in Buckingham: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
- Mold remediation in Buckingham: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
- Storm damage in Buckingham: board-up, extraction, and drying after wind and flood.
- Emergency tarping in Buckingham: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
- Commercial restoration in Buckingham: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
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Water, mold, fire, or storm damage. We document the loss for your insurance claim. You keep the claim.
24/7 · Licensed & insured · FL mold license MRSR4195 · ★ 5.0 on Google (21 reviews)
Standing water or an active scene? Call (239) 688-2880 now. We answer 24/7. By sending, you agree we may call or text this number about this loss.
Common questions
Fire and smoke damage restoration questions in Buckingham
What happens after a fire in Buckingham?
After the fire department releases the scene, call (239) 688-2880. We board up, extract firefighting water, clean soot, wipe down HVAC components, and treat odor after residue is removed.
Is fire and smoke damage covered by insurance in Buckingham?
Sudden fire and smoke damage is often covered, subject to your policy. We document the loss with photos and a written scope, and you keep the claim. We are not a public adjuster.
Do you handle commercial fire damage in Buckingham?
Yes. We clean soot, remove odor, dry firefighting water, and board up openings for offices, restaurants, and retail spaces in Buckingham, 24/7.
Can smoke odor be fully removed from a Buckingham home?
Only if the residue is removed, not masked. The process is structural cleaning, HVAC cleaning, HEPA filtration, and odor treatment at the end, with ozone used only in unoccupied spaces.
Do you clean up the water from firefighting?
Yes. Hose water soaks drywall, insulation, and floors. We extract it and dry the structure along with the soot and odor work, so the fire does not turn into a mold job.