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The fire is out. The damage keeps moving.
Board-up, smoke and soot removal, structural repair and a full rebuild by our own construction team, anywhere in Northwest Arkansas.
Soot and water do more harm than the flames.
Most of what a fire destroys, it destroys after it’s out. Acidic soot etches metal and glass within hours. Smoke odor sinks into framing, insulation and ductwork.
A fire leaves three kinds of damage behind, and each needs its own scope:
Charred framing, warped finishes and weakened structure where the fire reached.
Residue and odor that travel through the whole house, not just the burned room.
Soaked drywall, insulation and floors that need drying like any water loss.
The order of work matters: secure the structure, stop the corrosion, dry the building, then clean and rebuild. Bear handles all of it with one team, from the first board-up to the final coat of paint.
Call 479-321-1313What a fire response involves.
Three services and a guide, from the first hour to move-in day.
Start hereFire Damage RestorationDebris cleanup, structural repairs and content restoration.
Learn moreFire Damage RepairDamage assessment through structural repair and rebuild.
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Smoke Damage CleanupRemoval of soot, odor and residue throughout the home.
Learn more You’ve had a fire. Here’s what to do next.What to do in the first 24 hours, what not to touch and how to start your claim.Read the guideSmoke goes where the fire didn’t.
Smoke follows air pressure into closets, attics, wall cavities and ductwork, and leaves residue and odor wherever it settles. Clean only the burned room and the rest of the house still smells like a fire.
We trace where it went first, so the cleaning scope covers all of it.
- Every room checked for soot and odor, not just the one that burned
- Ductwork and HVAC included in the scope where smoke reached them
- Surfaces cleaned before anything is painted or sealed
How a fire claim actually gets paid.
Fire claims cover three kinds of damage: flame, smoke and the water used to put it out. We document each from the first visit, organized the way adjusters expect it.
- 01Secure the property
Board-up and tarping so weather and intruders stay out while the claim is open.
- 02Arrival documentation
Photos of every affected room before cleaning or demolition starts.
- 03Scope by damage type
Burned, smoke-damaged and water-damaged areas each written up and justified.
- 04Itemized estimate
Mitigation and rebuild scopes written to industry standards.
- 05Adjuster on site
We meet the adjuster and answer their questions, so you don’t have to.
- 06Clean, then rebuild
Our own construction team rebuilds after cleaning. Same company, same claim file.
Rated 4.9 on Google across 76 reviews. Customers name the people who showed up, because the same crew sees the job through from first call to rebuild.
Read all reviewsBear was the only one to answer the phone over the weekend. They had guys handle my entire insurance claim with the adjuster communication all the way thru where I was hands off.
A pipe burst in our attic at 1:30 AM… Mike answered my call immediately and walked us through the emergency steps. By morning he and JP had navigated ice-covered hills to reach our door.
During the process of giving our home a facelift due to storm damage, these guys were patient, flexible, friendly & thorough. We were confident from the beginning the job was in good hands.
Fire damage questions, answered straight.
How soon should restoration start?
As soon as the fire department releases the property. Acidic soot starts etching metal and glass within hours, and firefighting water starts the same clock as any other water loss.
Can I clean the soot myself?
It’s better to wait. Wiping or scrubbing soot can smear it deeper into surfaces and make it harder to remove. Ventilate if it’s safe, and leave the cleaning until it’s been assessed.
Will my insurance cover fire and smoke damage?
Fire is typically a covered peril on homeowners policies, often including smoke damage and the water used to put it out. Your policy sets the details, so we document everything and work with your adjuster.
Do I have to use the company my insurer suggests?
No. You choose who works on your home.
Can I stay in the house?
It depends on how far the smoke spread. Many homes aren’t livable until cleaning is done, and many policies cover additional living expenses while you’re out.
Do you do the repairs too?
Yes. After cleaning, Bear’s own construction team rebuilds: framing, drywall, cabinets and finishes. No hand-off to another contractor.
24/7 across Northwest Arkansas.
On-site within the hour in most cases. Based in Bentonville, with crews across Benton and Washington counties.
Every fire damage service.
Fire Damage RestorationDebris cleanup, structural repairs and content restoration.Fire Damage RepairDamage assessment through structural repair and rebuild.Smoke Damage CleanupRemoval of soot, odor and residue throughout the home.
After A FireThe first 24 hours: what not to touch and how to start your claim.Other damage types.
Water Damage RestorationExtraction, structural drying and full repair for homes and businesses.
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Mold RemediationInspection, containment, removal and the repair that stops it coming back.
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Storm Damage RestorationTarping and board-up, roof and structural repair after wind, hail and tornadoes.
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Fire or smoke damage? Call Bear.
- A person answers, 24 hours a day
- On-site within the hour in most cases
- We work with your insurer and document everything
- Our own crew cleans it and rebuilds it