Rapid, 24/7 post-fire stabilization for commercial and residential properties. We stop soot corrosion, extract firefighting water, and secure your site, ready for your repair contractor.
Always available, day or night
Portland's trusted contractor
Oregon Licensed & Insured
Skilled, certified field team
1-year workmanship warranty
When a fire strikes, the flames are only the beginning. Acidic soot begins corroding glass, metal, and porous surfaces within hours of a fire. Firefighting water pools beneath floors and inside walls, opening a 24-to-48-hour window before mold takes hold. Smoke odor embeds itself into insulation, framing, and HVAC systems the longer it is left unaddressed. Lovett Restoration deploys 24/7 emergency crews from our NE 42nd Ave headquarters to stabilize your site and stop secondary damage before it multiplies your recovery costs. We specialize strictly in restoration and cleanup for both commercial and residential properties, not final structural repairs.
Comprehensive post-fire cleanup covering soot corrosion, firefighting water, and smoke contamination, from initial board-up through final sanitation.
Acidic soot corrodes metal, etches glass, and stains surfaces within hours. We deploy advanced debris control protocols and specialized cleaning solutions to neutralize and remove corrosive ash residue before permanent damage sets in.
Firefighting hoses and sprinkler systems deposit thousands of gallons. We remove standing water with industrial extraction equipment and deploy commercial dehumidifiers to thoroughly dry structural materials, eliminating the mold risk within the critical 24-48 hour window.
Smoke embeds itself deep within insulation, drywall, and HVAC systems. We use negative air pressure systems and high-efficiency ventilation management to continuously scrub airborne toxins, isolate affected zones, and restore safe indoor air quality for returning tenants or occupants.
A structured, Lean protocol that stops secondary damage fast and delivers a compliant, ready-for-rebuild site.
Our emergency response teams are available around the clock. We arrive promptly to assess immediate safety hazards, identify the scope of soot, smoke, and water damage, and formulate a customized restoration plan.
We deploy physical barriers and board up compromised windows, doors, and roof sections to protect against Pacific Northwest weather, wildlife, and unauthorized entry while the cleanup phase is underway.
We address firefighting water first. Industrial extraction equipment removes standing water rapidly, followed by strategic commercial dehumidifier placement to prevent structural rot and stop mold from establishing within 24-48 hours.
Our trained crews apply rigorous dust and debris control protocols to all impacted surfaces, neutralizing acidic soot residue and deploying negative air pressure systems to draw out airborne toxins and eliminate lingering smoke odors.
Portland’s fire profile is distinct: older eastside homes with knob-and-tube wiring in Laurelhurst, Irvington, and Sellwood are among our most common residential calls; restaurant kitchen fires along Hawthorne, Division, Mississippi, Alberta, and NW 23rd are routine commercial responses; and stack-effect smoke spread through stairwells in Goose Hollow and the Lloyd District can push smoke to unaffected floors in minutes. Late-summer Cascade Range wildfire smoke and Portland’s winter atmospheric inversions compound the risk by driving residues deep into HVAC systems and trapping them indoors. We dispatch from NE 42nd Ave and reach downtown in under 15 minutes via I-5 or I-84. Oregon CCB #125507. Founded in 1997 by Dale Lovett with one excavator and a dump truck, Lovett has grown into a four-division operation under CEO Gary Cosmer (Partner since 2018). Every fire restoration project runs on Lean, Toyota Production System, and Six Sigma principles. Our 1-year workmanship warranty backs every job.
Fire damage often triggers secondary water and mold emergencies. We handle all three.
Rapid water extraction, structural drying, and commercial dehumidification for commercial and residential properties. We stop water damage before it becomes a mold problem.
Firefighting water creates mold within 24-48 hours. Our mold inspection and remediation crews identify and eliminate fungal growth before it spreads through your structure.
Physical barriers, negative air pressure systems, and custom containment plans that isolate hazardous areas and prevent cross-contamination during fire and smoke cleanup.
Family-owned since 1997. Real reviews from Portland Metro and SW Washington property owners after fast, professional emergency restoration.
“We had a hot water line break in our crawl space and Lovett was an invaluable asset. They came out the next morning and we had mitigation happening right away. Their quick actions helped save our home from further damage. Their thoroughness in documentation helped our insurance claim, and they were excellent communicators.”
Homeowner, Portland Metro
“The Lovett team, under Daniel Chesney’s lead, was beyond quick, helpful, and professional. They communicated with my family the entire time. Everything was left as clean or cleaner than when they arrived. They truly treated our home as if it were their own. Hands down the most professional company I’ve ever interacted with.”
Homeowner, Portland, OR
“Shawn and his crew were very professional and did a great job. My husband was sick and taken to the hospital while Shawn’s crew was working on our water leak and flooded basement. Shawn kept me informed daily, and asked every day how my husband was doing. He gave me real encouragement.”
Homeowner, Portland Metro
Common questions from property managers and facility directors.
No. Lovett Restoration specializes exclusively in damage restoration and cleanup. By focusing only on stopping the damage, extracting water, removing soot, and sanitizing the environment, we prepare your property safely and quickly for the reconstruction contractor of your choice.
We offer 24/7 emergency response throughout the Portland Metropolitan area and Vancouver, WA. We aim to be on-site as quickly as possible to stabilize the structure, implement physical barriers, and prevent secondary damage from soot, smoke, and firefighting water.
Soot is highly acidic. If left untreated, it can permanently etch glass, tarnish metals, and destroy textiles within a matter of days. Immediate cleanup is necessary to halt this corrosive process and save as much of your property’s interior as possible.
Yes. Fire restoration is almost always accompanied by extensive water damage. We provide full water extraction, structural drying, and dehumidifying services as a core part of our fire restoration process to prevent structural rot and mold growth within the critical 24-48 hour window.
Absolutely. Since our founding, Lovett has been a go-to solution for Portland property managers. We are highly experienced in serving the commercial, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, and municipal sectors, minimizing downtime for your tenants and operations using Lean practices and the Toyota Production System.
Every hour after a fire allows soot to corrode surfaces and firefighting water to breed mold. Lovett Restoration deploys 24/7 emergency crews to stabilize your site and prep it for the repair contractor of your choice.
