Quick answer
Fire damage repair in University District means working on large, mostly owner-occupied brick homes from the 1920s and 1930s; the ZIP code covering University District has more than 10,000 owner-occupied homes. We secure the house, clean soot from plaster and woodwork, deodorize every room smoke reached and rebuild to match the original finishes.
What fire jobs look like in University District
University District sits between Livernois and Fairway Drive near the University of Detroit Mercy, with Bagley and Sherwood Forest close by. The streets are lined with brick Tudors, colonials and bungalows, most of them lived in by their owners.
Fireplace and chimney problems, kitchen fires and electrical fires in older wiring are the jobs we see most. In houses with open staircases and plaster walls, smoke rises quickly to the second floor and into closets and the attic.
University District housing and what it means after a fire
The ZIP code covering University District had 15,520 occupied homes at the 2020 Census, and 10,236 of them, about two in three, were owner-occupied. Roughly half of those owners have no mortgage, which is typical of long-held family homes.
Long-held homes come with decades of belongings and original details. We document contents carefully, clean plaster and woodwork rather than tearing them out where they can be saved, and plan repairs to match leaded glass, trim and hardwood floors.
University District by the numbers
- 10,236
- Owner-occupied homes in the University District ZIP code. zip-codes.com, Census 2020 housing occupancy
- 65.95%
- Share of occupied homes owned by residents. zip-codes.com, Census 2020 housing occupancy
- 38,204
- Residents in the University District ZIP code. zip-codes.com, Census 2020 housing occupancy
Fire or smoke in a University District home? Call the line; our Detroit crews are close by.
Call (313) 391-5430Jobs we handle most in University District
Large older brick homes with fireplaces, plaster and full households make these the most common jobs here.
Fireplace and Chimney Smoke Cleanup
Backdraft and chimney-fire soot cleaned off brick, mantel and walls.
Fireplace and Chimney Smoke Cleanup in University DistrictPlaster and Drywall Repair After a Fire
Plaster, lath and drywall repaired or replaced after a fire.
Plaster and Drywall Repair After a Fire in University DistrictContents Pack-Out and Inventory
Photo inventory, packing and storage while the house is repaired.
Contents Pack-Out and Inventory in University DistrictSmoke Odor Removal
Finding and removing the residue behind a smell that will not leave.
Smoke Odor Removal in University DistrictHardwood Floor Restoration After a Fire
Smoke-stained or water-cupped oak floors refinished or rewoven.
Hardwood Floor Restoration After a Fire in University DistrictElectrical Fire Cleanup
Wire-insulation smoke and corrosive residue cleaned around the source.
Electrical Fire Cleanup in University DistrictHow we reach University District
University District is covered from the Detroit service office, a short drive west along McNichols and Seven Mile.
Our crews handle University District jobs directly; only when all of them are already on fires might we connect a call with another nearby restoration company, and we say so on the call.
University District fire restoration questions
Yes, as closely as available materials allow; we document original details before any tear-out.
Yes, along with the rest of northwest Detroit.
Saved where it can be cleaned and repaired. See plaster and drywall repair.
See North Rosedale Park and Boston-Edison.
