Quick answer
Fire damage restoration in Boston-Edison means working on large historic homes built mostly between 1905 and 1925, with plaster walls, original woodwork, leaded glass and slate roofs. We clean and save original materials wherever possible, document finishes in detail for the claim, and plan repairs with the district's historic designation in mind.
What fire jobs look like in Boston-Edison
Boston-Edison covers 36 blocks between Woodward Avenue and Linwood, with grand brick, stone and stucco houses on West Boston, Chicago, Longfellow and Edison. Many are three stories with large attics, multiple fireplaces and deep basements.
Fireplace and chimney problems, electrical fires in old wiring and kitchen fires are the common causes. In houses this large, smoke travels up stairwells and through old ductwork and wall cavities to rooms far from the fire.
Historic construction and what it means after a fire
Most homes in the district were built between 1905 and 1925, with leaded glass windows, slate roofs and elaborate entries, and the district has been locally designated since 1974.
Plaster and original woodwork are cleaned and repaired rather than torn out where they can be saved, leaded glass is cleaned by hand, and slate or specialty roof repairs are planned with the right trades. Because the district is designated, exterior repairs may need approval from the city's historic district commission, which we factor into the schedule.
Boston-Edison by the numbers
- 900+
- Homes in the Boston-Edison Historic District. Detroit Historical Society, Encyclopedia of Detroit
- 1905-1925
- When most of the homes were built. Detroit Historical Society, Encyclopedia of Detroit
- 36
- Blocks in the district. Detroit Historical Society, Encyclopedia of Detroit
Fire or smoke in a Boston-Edison home? Call the line; we will protect what can be saved.
Call (313) 391-5430Jobs we handle most in Boston-Edison
Large historic homes with fireplaces, plaster and original finishes make these the most common jobs here.
Plaster and Drywall Repair After a Fire
Plaster, lath and drywall repaired or replaced after a fire.
Plaster and Drywall Repair After a Fire in Boston-EdisonFireplace and Chimney Smoke Cleanup
Backdraft and chimney-fire soot cleaned off brick, mantel and walls.
Fireplace and Chimney Smoke Cleanup in Boston-EdisonElectrical Fire Cleanup
Wire-insulation smoke and corrosive residue cleaned around the source.
Electrical Fire Cleanup in Boston-EdisonContents Pack-Out and Inventory
Photo inventory, packing and storage while the house is repaired.
Contents Pack-Out and Inventory in Boston-EdisonHardwood Floor Restoration After a Fire
Smoke-stained or water-cupped oak floors refinished or rewoven.
Hardwood Floor Restoration After a Fire in Boston-EdisonFire Damage Reconstruction
Rebuilding burned rooms or the whole house after the cleanup.
Fire Damage Reconstruction in Boston-EdisonHow we reach Boston-Edison
Boston-Edison is covered from the Detroit service office, a short drive across the city along Woodward Avenue.
Our crews take the calls from Boston-Edison; on the rare night every one of them is already on a fire, we pass the call to another local restoration company and tell you so before we do.
Boston-Edison fire restoration questions
Often, yes, when it is cleaned and repaired rather than replaced. See plaster and drywall repair.
In a designated district they may; we plan the schedule around that.
Yes, by hand, with methods safe for the lead came and old glass.
Yes, including Indian Village and Corktown.
