Rapid, 24/7 post-fire stabilization for commercial and residential properties. We stop soot corrosion, extract firefighting water, and secure your site, ready for your repair contractor.
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Toyota Production System
28+ years of service
OR Licensed & Insured
On all workmanship
When a fire strikes, the flames are only the beginning. Acidic soot begins corroding glass, metal, and electronics within hours. Firefighting water seeps into wall cavities and subfloors, creating conditions for secondary mold growth in 24 to 48 hours. Smoke embeds itself in HVAC ductwork, drywall, and porous surfaces, leaving behind odors that persist long after the fire is out.
Lovett Restoration handles the post-fire emergency stabilization phase only, no rebuilds, no insurance brokering, no upsells. That singular focus means we mobilize fast, document scope cleanly, and hand off a stabilized, dry, deodorized structure ready for your chosen repair contractor. The six post-fire services below show exactly how we deploy across Portland and SW Washington.
Fire suppression ends the burning, it does not stop the damage. The hours immediately after a fire are the most consequential for your property’s recovery. Soot begins corroding surfaces on contact, firefighting water saturates building materials, and smoke odor locks itself into porous materials. Acting fast is not optional.
Our certified restoration crews deploy immediately to address each of these threats concurrently, minimizing your total recovery cost and handing your property to your reconstruction contractor in the best possible condition.
Soot is highly acidic and begins etching glass, tarnishing metal fixtures, and staining porous surfaces within hours of a fire. Every minute of delay permanently destroys materials that could otherwise be salvaged.
Thousands of gallons from hoses and sprinklers pool beneath floors, inside walls, and in subfloors. Without rapid extraction and drying, this moisture triggers structural rot and secondary mold colonization.
Smoke molecules embed deep into insulation, framing, drywall, and HVAC systems. The longer they are left, the deeper they penetrate, making odor elimination progressively more difficult and expensive.
Firefighting water creates prime conditions for mold growth within 24-48 hours. Proactive water extraction and dehumidification during fire restoration prevents a secondary mold remediation project that can cost far more than the original cleanup.
Comprehensive post-fire cleanup covering soot corrosion, firefighting water, and smoke contamination, from initial board-up through final sanitation.
Acidic soot corrodes metal, etches glass, and stains surfaces within hours. We deploy advanced debris control protocols and specialized cleaning solutions to neutralize and remove corrosive ash residue before permanent damage sets in.
Firefighting hoses and sprinkler systems deposit thousands of gallons. We remove standing water with industrial extraction equipment and deploy commercial dehumidifiers to thoroughly dry structural materials, eliminating the mold risk within the critical 24-48 hour window.
Smoke embeds itself deep within insulation, drywall, and HVAC systems. We use negative air pressure systems and high-efficiency ventilation management to continuously scrub airborne toxins, isolate affected zones, and restore safe indoor air quality for returning tenants or occupants.
A structured, Lean protocol that stops secondary damage fast and delivers a compliant, ready-for-rebuild site.
Our emergency response teams are available around the clock. We arrive promptly to assess immediate safety hazards, identify the scope of soot, smoke, and water damage, and formulate a customized restoration plan.
We deploy physical barriers and board up compromised windows, doors, and roof sections to protect against Pacific Northwest weather, wildlife, and unauthorized entry while the cleanup phase is underway.
We address firefighting water first. Industrial extraction equipment removes standing water rapidly, followed by strategic commercial dehumidifier placement to prevent structural rot and stop mold from establishing within 24-48 hours.
Our trained crews apply rigorous dust and debris control protocols to all impacted surfaces, neutralizing acidic soot residue and deploying negative air pressure systems to draw out airborne toxins and eliminate lingering smoke odors.
We complete a final sanitation sweep and compliance check. Because we do not perform structural repairs, our job ends with a fully mitigated, clean, and safe site, immediately ready for the reconstruction contractor of your choice.
“Need a rapid response team on-site? Our 24/7 dispatch is always ready.”
Portland’s fire profile is distinct: older eastside homes with knob-and-tube wiring in Laurelhurst, Irvington, and Sellwood are among our most common residential calls; restaurant kitchen fires along Hawthorne, Division, Mississippi, Alberta, and NW 23rd are routine commercial responses; and stack-effect smoke spread through stairwells in Goose Hollow and the Lloyd District can push smoke to unaffected floors in minutes. Late-summer Cascade Range wildfire smoke and Portland’s winter atmospheric inversions compound the risk by driving residues deep into HVAC systems and trapping them indoors. When damage classification is required, our crews coordinate with Portland Fire and Rescue post-incident reporting and the Portland Bureau of Development Services (BDS) so your documentation is ready for the insurer and rebuild contractor. We dispatch from NE 42nd Ave and reach downtown in under 15 minutes via I-5 or I-84. Oregon CCB #125507.
Founded in 1997 by Dale Lovett with one excavator and a dump truck, Lovett has grown into a four-division operation under CEO Gary Cosmer (Partner since 2018). Every fire restoration project runs on Lean, Toyota Production System, and Six Sigma principles, keeping scope tight, eliminating unnecessary steps, and getting your property back to pre-loss condition faster. Our 1-year workmanship warranty backs every job, and clear communication means no runaround from first call to final handoff.
From multifamily portfolios to single-family homes, our crews deploy the same disciplined Lean process to every fire restoration project.
We are deeply experienced with large-scale fire restoration across office buildings, warehouses, apartment complexes, hotels, and municipal properties. Our Lean operations establish secure containment zones, keep unaffected areas operational wherever possible, and minimize tenant disruption throughout the process.
A house fire is one of the most stressful events a family can experience. Our crews treat your home with the utmost care, communicate clearly at every step, and work efficiently to stop the damage and stabilize your property so you can begin the path to recovery with confidence.
Fire damage often triggers secondary water and mold emergencies. We handle all three.
Rapid water extraction, structural drying, and commercial dehumidification for commercial and residential properties. We stop water damage before it becomes a mold problem.
Firefighting water creates mold within 24-48 hours. Our mold inspection and remediation crews identify and eliminate fungal growth before it spreads through your structure.
Physical barriers, negative air pressure systems, and custom containment plans that isolate hazardous areas and prevent cross-contamination during fire and smoke cleanup.
Family-owned since 1997. Real reviews from Portland Metro and SW Washington property owners after fast, professional emergency restoration.
“We had a hot water line break in our crawl space and Lovett was an invaluable asset. They came out the next morning and we had mitigation happening right away. Their quick actions helped save our home from further damage. Their thoroughness in documentation helped our insurance claim, and they were excellent communicators.”
Homeowner • Portland Metro
“The Lovett team, under Daniel Chesney’s lead, was beyond quick, helpful, and professional. They communicated with my family the entire time. Everything was left as clean or cleaner than when they arrived. They truly treated our home as if it were their own. Hands down the most professional company I’ve ever interacted with.”
Homeowner • Portland, OR
“Shawn and his crew were very professional and did a great job. My husband was sick and taken to the hospital while Shawn’s crew was working on our water leak and flooded basement. Shawn kept me informed daily, and asked every day how my husband was doing. He gave me real encouragement.”
Homeowner • Portland, OR
Common questions from property managers and homeowners about fire damage restoration.
No. Lovett Restoration specializes exclusively in damage restoration and cleanup. By focusing only on stopping the damage, extracting water, removing soot, and sanitizing the environment, we prepare your property safely and quickly for the reconstruction contractor of your choice.
We offer 24/7 emergency response throughout the Portland Metropolitan area and Vancouver, WA. We aim to be on-site as quickly as possible to stabilize the structure, implement physical barriers, and prevent secondary damage from soot, smoke, and firefighting water.
Soot is highly acidic. If left untreated, it can permanently etch glass, tarnish metals, and destroy textiles within a matter of days. Immediate cleanup is necessary to halt this corrosive process and save as much of your property’s interior as possible.
Yes. Fire restoration is almost always accompanied by extensive water damage. We provide full water extraction, structural drying, and dehumidifying services as a core part of our fire restoration process to prevent structural rot and mold growth within the critical 24-48 hour window.
Absolutely. Since our founding, Lovett has been a go-to solution for Portland property managers. We are highly experienced in serving the commercial, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, and municipal sectors, minimizing downtime for your tenants and operations using Lean practices and the Toyota Production System.
Every hour after a fire allows soot to corrode surfaces and firefighting water to breed mold. Lovett Restoration deploys 24/7 emergency crews to stabilize your site and prep it for the repair contractor of your choice.
