Fire Damage Repair and Restoration

SERVPRO of Aitkin, Carlton & W. St. Louis Counties has Highly Trained and Certified Technicians

We use the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) classes to help us train and certify our employees as "Fire & Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT)."



Sometimes damages are not from an actual fire. Sometimes at the start of cold weather, when people start to turn on furnaces to warm the home, an event happens that can cause a big mess throughout the entire house. This disastrous event is called a Puffback.

Vapors build up in the ignition chamber as the person tries and fails to ignite the furnace. Once it finally triggers, a small explosion blows smoke and soot throughout the house through the exhaust system leaving oily black webs everywhere in the home. This malfunction can be caused by leaks in the oil system, bubbles in the oil, the shutoff valve may not be working properly or a clog in the nozzle. Physical damage to the furnaces internal heat exchanger resulting in cracks also forces soot into the heating system. It is important to know these common causes and to do routine maintenance on your furnace to prevent a Puffback from happening to you.

You can trust in our experienced professionals to help make it, "Like it never even happened."

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (218) 879-6141

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (218) 879-6141

Why Choose SERVPRO of Aitkin, Carlton & West St. Louis Counties?

fast response to fire damage

We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster 

When fire and water damage strikes, a fast response is critical. We’re dedicated to responding immediately, day or night, to your Hermantown home or business. A faster response helps to prevent secondary damage and to reduce cost.

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highly trained fire damage restoration technicians

We’re Fire and Water Damage Specialists

We specialize in fire and water restoration. We’ve received advance training in restoration techniques, and we have the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property.

  • Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
  • Odor Control Technician
  • Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
  • Water Damage Restoration Technician

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fast fire damage cleanup

Our Restore vs. Replace Mentality

We focus on restoring versus replacing because restoring the affected areas of your property is substantially less costly than demolishing and replacing those areas. This “restore first” mentality also allows us to get your home or business back to pre-fire condition quicker and with less disruption.

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Locally Owned Company with National Resources

We live and work in this community too; we might even be neighbors. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Aitkin, Carlton & West St. Louis Counties is close by and ready to respond to your smoke or fire damage emergency. We are proud to be an active member of the Hermantown community and want to do our part to make our community the best it can be.

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Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Every fire damage situation is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. When various materials burn, the soot they create differs greatly and requires a specific cleaning procedure. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” fire damage restoration. Learn more about our fire damage restoration process.

  1. Emergency Contact
  2. Inspection and Fire Damage Assessment
  3. Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarp Service (if needed)
  4. Water Removal and Drying (if water damage is present)
  5. Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces
  6. Cleaning and Repair
  7. Restoration

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – (218) 879-6141