Marco Island, Collier County
Marco Island fire damage cleanup
Aftermath Restoration Group is a licensed and insured fire and smoke restoration company serving Marco Island and all of Collier County. Call (239) 688-2880 24/7 and we give you an arrival time when you call.
24/7 · Licensed & insured · FL mold license MRSR4195 · ★ 5.0 on Google (21 reviews)
After a Marco Island house fire
Fire damage on Marco Island often means condo towers, where smoke moves through corridors and shared systems, or canal homes where a kitchen, garage, or dock equipment fire spreads soot through open living areas.
Marco Island is a barrier-island city in Collier County, reached by the Jolley Bridge. Beachfront condo towers line the Gulf side, and much of the island is canal-front single-family homes, many of them elevated and many used seasonally. Ian pushed surge onto the island in 2022.
Right after the fire
- Do not go back in until the fire department says it is safe.
- Leave soot alone. Wiping pushes it into surfaces.
- Stay away from outlets and appliances near the fire or the water.
Our fire and smoke process
- Remove soot with HEPA vacuums and the right cleaning chemistry for each surface.
- Wipe down HVAC components so the system does not keep spreading residue.
- Take out burned or heavily smoked materials that will keep smelling.
- Deodorize at the end, never as a cover for residue, and only in empty spaces when ozone is used.
- Keep a full photo record and written scope for the claim.
Know your Marco Island property
Roughly 50% of housing units are held for seasonal or recreational use; owners are often out of state when a neighbor's fire sends smoke into a unit. The median age in Marco Island is about 68 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey). We can send photos and paperwork to a family member or manager who helps with the claim. About 51% of units are in buildings with 10 or more units, so smoke moves through corridors and shared HVAC. Marco Island is about 16 miles south of Naples.
Documentation for your insurer
Fire, smoke, and soot from a sudden fire are often covered, and securing the property is part of your duty to prevent further damage. We document the loss with photos and a written scope. You keep the claim.
Other services in Marco Island
- Water damage in Marco Island: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
- Mold remediation in Marco Island: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
- Storm damage in Marco Island: board-up, extraction, and drying after wind and flood.
- Emergency tarping in Marco Island: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
- Commercial restoration in Marco Island: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
- All services in Marco Island
Nearby cities
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Request a crew
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 Marco Island
Can you clean smoke damage in a Marco Island condo tower?
Yes. We clean soot from walls, ceilings, and fixtures, wipe down HVAC components, and treat odor after residue is removed. Work with your building manager on access, and we document the loss for your insurer and the association.
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.
Do you handle commercial fire damage in Marco Island?
Yes. We clean soot, remove odor, dry firefighting water, and board up openings for offices, restaurants, and retail spaces in Marco Island, 24/7.
Is fire and smoke damage covered by insurance in Marco Island?
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.
Can smoke odor be fully removed from a Marco Island 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.