Fire and smoke cleanup in Livingston County

What fire jobs look like in Livingston County

Livingston County, with Howell as its county seat and Brighton to the south, grew mostly in the last few decades. Its houses are newer, larger on average and mostly owner-occupied, many with open plans, vaulted ceilings and finished basements.

Those features change a fire job. Open plans let smoke cover kitchens, family rooms and upstairs in one pass; vaulted ceilings hold a heavy smoke layer; and modern, tight construction keeps odor in longer. Duct cleaning and odor treatment are part of almost every job here.

Livingston County housing and what it means after a fire

The median home in Livingston County was built in 1991, and only about 6.3 percent of homes date from before the 1940s. Nearly 79 percent are detached single-family homes, and about 87 percent of households own their home.

Newer houses are easier to clean in some ways, with drywall and modern finishes. The challenge is the volume: large, open rooms, more contents and complex HVAC systems. We plan pack-outs early on these jobs, since there is often a lot to move before cleaning can begin.

Jobs we handle most in Livingston County

Newer, larger homes make these the services we are asked for most in the county.

How we work across Livingston County

Livingston County jobs are scheduled from the Grand Blanc head office, with crews heading south toward Howell and Brighton and the lake communities around them.

For Livingston County, the plan is simple: our crew comes out. If none can, because every crew is already on a job, we tell you and forward the call to another restoration company in the area.

Livingston County fire restoration questions