A fire is three problems at once: structural damage, smoke and soot, and the water used to put it out. Here is how commercial fire damage restoration works in the order it happens, what to do in the first 24 hours, and how to choose a contractor who can also rebuild.

Water in a commercial building is a countdown, not an inconvenience. Here is what the commercial water damage restoration process actually looks like step by step, how long each phase takes, what it costs, and the decisions in the first 24 hours that determine whether you reopen in a week or a quarter.