An HCRN volunteer cleaning a fire-affected home in Altadena
Smoke, Ash & Fire Damage

Remediation

Not every fire-damaged home burns down. Thousands are left standing but unlivable—full of smoke, ash, and toxic residue. HCRN cleans them, repairs them, and gets families back inside.

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California Contractor License #1075512
Our Scope of Work

What Our Crews Handle

  • Smoke and ash removal from all interior surfaces
  • HVAC system cleaning and duct remediation
  • Attic insulation removal and replacement
  • Air quality treatment and odor sealing
  • Drywall repair and replacement where needed
  • Interior repainting with sealing primers
  • Debris and hazardous material hauling
  • Exterior wash-down and repair
Every remediation is overseen by HCRN as a licensed California general contractor, and completed at little to no cost, using volunteer labor and donated materials.
Remediation in Progress

Cleaned, Sealed, Returned

An HCRN volunteer wiping down an interior wall during smoke remediation An HCRN volunteer cleaning interior surfaces inside a smoke-damaged home An HCRN volunteer treating a home's entryway with sealing equipment An HCRN volunteer cleaning smoke residue from a home's window frame

Photos by Paul Warren, Thomas Leach, and Pear Rangkisir / American Red Cross

Step One

Smoke Remediation Interest Form

Fill this out and our case management team will contact you with next steps. It only takes a few minutes.

Trouble with the form? Call (877) 936-4673 or email [email protected].

You Can Help Bring Families Home

Together, we can rebuild homes, restore lives, and strengthen communities across California.

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