Quick answer
Fire and smoke damage repair in Royal Oak usually means an older home; the city's median house was built in 1956, and many streets are older still. Plaster walls, extended wiring, low attics and basements spread smoke and water further, so we test floors above and below the fire, clean the attic and rebuild with materials that match.
What fire jobs look like in Royal Oak
Royal Oak is one of the closest Oakland County cities to Detroit, with nearly 58,000 residents and dense streets of bungalows, Cape Cods and small colonials, plus a lively downtown with apartments above storefronts.
Electrical fires in older wiring, kitchen fires and space heater fires are the common causes we see. In a compact older house, smoke moves through plaster and up into a low attic quickly, and firefighting water ends up in the basement.
Royal Oak housing and what it means after a fire
The median home in Royal Oak was built in 1956, and the city has more than 29,000 households in a small area. Many homes have plaster walls, original or extended wiring, finished attics or low attics, and full basements.
That means testing older materials before tear-out, checking wiring with an electrician after any electrical fire, cleaning and sealing attic framing, and drying the basement on the first visit. Rebuilding often means matching plaster, old trim and hardwood floors.
Royal Oak by the numbers
- 1956
- Median construction year of Royal Oak homes. Point2 Homes
- 57,950
- Royal Oak residents. Point2 Homes
- 29,110
- Households in Royal Oak. Point2 Homes
Fire in a Royal Oak home? Call the line now; we will secure it and plan the cleanup.
Call (313) 391-5430Jobs we handle most in Royal Oak
Older houses close together make these the jobs we handle most in Royal Oak.
Electrical Fire Cleanup
Wire-insulation smoke and corrosive residue cleaned around the source.
Electrical Fire Cleanup in Royal OakPlaster and Drywall Repair After a Fire
Plaster, lath and drywall repaired or replaced after a fire.
Plaster and Drywall Repair After a Fire in Royal OakAttic Fire and Smoke Cleanup
Charred rafters, soaked insulation and smoke trapped under the roof deck.
Attic Fire and Smoke Cleanup in Royal OakKitchen Fire Cleanup
Grease and protein residue cleaned off cabinets, ceilings and hoods.
Kitchen Fire Cleanup in Royal OakSoot Removal
Dry, oily and protein soot taken off walls, ceilings and contents.
Soot Removal in Royal OakRental and Vacant Property Fire Restoration
Vacant houses, rentals and investor properties after a fire.
Rental and Vacant Property Fire Restoration in Royal OakHow we reach Royal Oak
Royal Oak is covered from the Detroit service office, a short drive north along Woodward.
We handle Royal Oak jobs ourselves. On the occasional busy night, a call may be passed to another local restoration firm, but only after we tell you every crew is committed.
Royal Oak fire restoration questions
Yes, from the Detroit service office.
Often, if they are sound. See plaster and drywall repair.
Keep the circuit off and have an electrician check it before using it. See electrical fire signs in older homes.
Yes. See the Oakland County page.
