Fire Damage Restoration in Philadelphia, PA

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Serves Philadelphia; Saint James Place office

Services listed Water Damage, Fire Damage, Mold Removal, Storm Damage

Society Hill says it documents damage and provides information about completed services to help customers with insurance claims. Its branch also advertises commercial cleaning and restoration across several property types. Source · Checked

  • 24/7 response stated
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Serves Philadelphia; Germantown Avenue office

Services listed Water Damage, Fire Damage, Mold Removal, Storm Damage

Onyx confirms Philadelphia and nearby Pennsylvania counties, but asks customers to confirm dispatch for South Jersey or Wilmington, Delaware. It says job scope is discussed by phone before anyone travels to the property. Source · Checked

  • 24/7 response stated
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Serves Philadelphia; Willow Grove office

Services listed Water Damage, Fire Damage, Mold Removal, Storm Damage

Royal advertises direct insurer billing as an available payment option. It also lists payment plans and acceptance of major credit cards for restoration work. Source · Checked

  • 24/7 response stated
  • Direct insurance billing stated

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Before You Call

Acidic soot and smoke residue keep etching surfaces and embedding odor deeper every hour they sit.

Ask each company for the same written scope so you can compare the work and price.

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Local Guidance

Ask the branch to distinguish soot and odor cleanup, contents handling, water left from firefighting and structural repairs in its estimate. The two Philadelphia SERVPRO listings describe document and contents work, but their owners, office locations and primary phone numbers are distinct. Confirm which branch will attend, what it will inventory, who approves disposal and which work is subcontracted. Ask whether claim documentation, storage, cleaning and rebuilding have separate charges or agreements; a company’s insurance assistance does not establish coverage.

For permit-required emergency repairs, Philadelphia describes a conditional process involving district-office notification, time-stamped documentation, a permit application and later inspection and completion follow-through. Ask who handles each step for the proposed fire-damage repairs and confirm the process with L&I. Emergency dispatch does not itself settle permit requirements. If the repair includes electrical or fire-suppression work, use the City’s contractor guidance to identify and check the applicable trade license.

Official sources: Philadelphia construction and emergency repair guidance · Philadelphia contractor and permit lookup guidance

Local Details

How many listed fire damage companies are in Philadelphia, PA?
6 companies. Public information indicates these 6 companies serve Philadelphia, PA. A listing is not a recommendation and does not establish whether a business is locally owned, a branch, or a franchise.
How much does fire & smoke damage restoration cost in Philadelphia?
$3,083–$52,031 (avg $27,477). National pricing; Philadelphia cost varies with the size of the loss. Insurance coverage is not included in this estimate and depends on the cause of loss, policy terms, exclusions, and limits. (source: Angi, 2026)
What details can I compare for these Philadelphia companies?
6 of 6 state they offer 24/7 emergency response. Also, 3 of 6 state they bill insurance directly. The details come from company websites, public Google ratings, or official credential registries. They do not amount to an overall recommendation.

Methodology and aggregate downloads for Philadelphia fire damage directory figures.

Quick Comparison

5 of 6 fire damage restoration companies in Philadelphia, PA — details available in current sources. A blank cell means we haven't confirmed that detail, not that the company lacks it. Full directory above.
Company 24/7 response stated Direct insurance billing stated Google rating
SERVPRO of Overbrook, Wynnefield, University City, Center City Philadelphia Stated — —
SERVPRO of Society Hill and Downtown Philadelphia Stated — —
Jefferson Water Damage & Restoration Philadelphia Stated Stated —
New Image Restoration Services Stated Stated —
Onyx Restoration & Recovery LLC Stated — —

Directory Data

RestoreRadar currently lists 6 fire damage companies whose public information indicates they serve Philadelphia, PA.

These figures describe RestoreRadar's listed providers as of October 28, 2026 — not a census of every company operating in Philadelphia. A missing signal means we did not confirm it, never that a company lacks it.
Detail availablePhiladelphia fire damage listings
Listed companies6
Offering 24/7 emergency response6 of 6 (100%)
Billing insurance directly3 of 6 (50%)

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Among the 20 metros where RestoreRadar publishes a fire & smoke damage restoration directory, Philadelphia ranks #16 by listed companies — 6 companies here versus 62 in Dallas, the largest listed market.

6 of the 6 companies listed for fire & smoke damage restoration in Philadelphia (100%) state 24/7 emergency response.

The closest listed market by size is Chicago, IL: Philadelphia has the same number of listed companies as Chicago for fire & smoke damage restoration.

These figures compare companies listed on RestoreRadar with sourced data — not a census of every fire & smoke damage restoration company operating in Philadelphia. Counts and rankings change as listings and sourced ratings update.

About Fire Damage

Fire and smoke damage restoration is the cleanup and rebuild process after a fire: boarding up and securing the structure, removing soot and char, neutralizing smoke odor, cleaning salvageable contents, and repairing the damaged areas. It also addresses the water and humidity left behind by firefighting so the property can be returned to its pre-loss condition.

Directory maintained by RestoreRadar · Dataset updated · Details come from company websites and public Google Business records. Unconfirmed fields are left blank.

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Questions

How fast can a fire damage company respond in Philadelphia, PA?
A 24/7 mark means the company says on its website that it offers round-the-clock response. It is not a promise of arrival time. Ask how soon a crew can reach you now because drive time, availability, and call volume vary.
Why does IICRC certification matter for fire & smoke damage restoration?
IICRC publishes standards and runs certification programs for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industry. When RestoreRadar shows “IICRC Certified Firm,” the company name appears in IICRC's official registry. Confirm that the certification is current and relevant to the work you need.
Will the company bill my insurance directly?
A "bills insurance directly" mark means the company says on its website that it bills insurers directly. It does not guarantee your insurer will cover the loss, the company will accept assignment, or you will owe only a deductible. Confirm the process with the company, your policy, and your adjuster.
Can I choose my own fire damage company, or do I have to use the one my insurance recommends?
Choice rights and policy procedures vary by jurisdiction and policy. Ask your insurer what your policy requires, compare companies, confirm credentials for the exact work, and get the scope and authorization in writing before work begins.
Are these national chains or local Philadelphia, PA companies?
The companies shown have public information indicating they serve Philadelphia, PA. Some may be locally owned, branches, or franchises. Review the company profile and source links, then confirm the current service area directly.
What should I do before a fire damage crew arrives in Philadelphia, PA?
Put safety ahead of photographs or property protection. Stay out of wet electrical areas, sewage, floodwater, active fire or smoke, and unstable rooms. Shut off water only when the normal shutoff is safely accessible; after a fire, do not re-enter until the fire department or other responsible authority clears the structure. When safe, document the condition, report the facts promptly, and ask what emergency work may proceed.
Is anything salvageable after a fire?
Usually yes — often more than it first appears. Hard, non-porous items such as metal, glass, and many solid-wood pieces frequently clean up well; electronics, documents, photographs, and textiles depend on their heat, soot, and water exposure, and specialty content-restoration processes recover many of them. Porous materials that absorbed smoke or stayed wet are the most common losses. Do not throw anything away before your adjuster and the restoration crew document it — disposal decisions directly affect what your claim pays.
Can fire damage be repaired?
Often, but the safe repair scope depends on an inspection after the fire department releases the property. A restoration company can clean salvageable surfaces and contents, remove materials that cannot be safely restored, dry firefighting water, and rebuild damaged areas. Structural, electrical, gas, and other regulated work may require separate licensed trades, permits, or engineering. Get the clean, remove, and rebuild decisions in writing before authorizing work.
How long does fire damage restoration take?
There is no honest one-size-fits-all timeline. Board-up and water removal may start as emergency work, while contents cleaning, soot and odor treatment, drying, permits, inspections, materials, and reconstruction determine the full schedule. Ask for a phased written timeline with dependencies and update points; a provider-stated 24/7 response is not a completion-time promise.
What do restoration companies charge per hour?
For a fire loss, an hourly number alone is not enough to compare bids. Emergency response, equipment, cleaning, contents handling, demolition, specialty trades, permits, materials, and reconstruction may be priced in different units. Ask each bidder for an itemized written estimate showing labor rates where used, quantities, equipment days, materials, subcontractors, and exclusions, then compare the same documented scope.
What is the difference between fire damage remediation and restoration?
Fire damage remediation or mitigation stabilizes and cleans the loss: board-up, firefighting-water removal and drying, soot and char cleanup, odor control, and removal of materials that cannot be restored. Restoration is the repair and rebuild that follows. One company may perform both phases, but the scopes, required trades or permits, and insurance line items can be separate.
How much does fire & smoke damage restoration cost in Philadelphia, PA?
Nationally, fire & smoke damage restoration typically runs $3,083–$52,031, averaging about $27,477 (source: Angi, 2026). Actual Philadelphia, PA pricing varies with local rates, access, and how far the damage spread. This estimate does not assume insurance coverage; coverage depends on the cause of loss, policy terms, exclusions, and limits. A "bills insurance directly" mark means the company says it bills insurers directly; it is not a coverage decision.

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