Fire Damage Restoration in Wilmington, NC

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Serves Wilmington; office in Rocky Point

Rocky Point office serving Wilmington — The Coastal Carolina branch lists its office in Rocky Point and names Wilmington among its service areas. Source

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

The Coastal Carolina branch lists a Rocky Point office and explicitly includes Wilmington in its broader coastal service area. Source · Checked

  • 24/7 response 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.

Confirm availability, pricing and credentials before booking. Other restoration services in Wilmington.

Local Guidance

When comparing fire-restoration estimates, ask the branch to identify the work on soot, odor, damaged contents and water used during firefighting separately from demolition and reconstruction. Agree who inventories stored or discarded items, approves changes and coordinates later trades. Confirm whether the same team handles the repair contract and how a project contact will keep you informed. A company’s insurance-coordination offer does not establish coverage or remove your payment obligations.

New Hanover County issues building permits within Wilmington, while the City retains zoning and historic-district responsibilities. Before approving exterior or structural alterations after a fire, ask whether the property is in a local historic or overlay district and whether a Certificate of Appropriateness is needed. Record who will obtain the relevant approvals and use the County’s COAST process for the building-permit portion. These are distinct responsibilities even when one contractor coordinates them.

Official sources: City of Wilmington building permits and local approvals

Local Details

How many listed fire damage companies are in Wilmington, NC?
8 companies. Public information indicates these 8 companies serve Wilmington, NC. 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 Wilmington?
$3,083–$52,031 (avg $27,477). National pricing; Wilmington 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 Wilmington companies?
8 of 8 state they offer 24/7 emergency response. 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 Wilmington fire damage directory figures.

Quick Comparison

5 of 8 fire damage restoration companies in Wilmington, NC — 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 New Hanover Stated — —
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Carolina Coast Stated — —
A&I Fire & Water Restoration Stated — —
Bryter Restoration of Wilmington Stated — —
911 Restoration of Coastal Carolina Stated — —

Directory Data

RestoreRadar currently lists 8 fire damage companies whose public information indicates they serve Wilmington, NC.

These figures describe RestoreRadar's listed providers as of October 28, 2026 — not a census of every company operating in Wilmington. A missing signal means we did not confirm it, never that a company lacks it.
Detail availableWilmington fire damage listings
Listed companies8
Offering 24/7 emergency response8 of 8 (100%)

Other Cities

Among the 15 metros where RestoreRadar publishes a fire & smoke damage restoration directory, Wilmington ranks #13 by listed companies — 8 companies here versus 62 in Dallas, the largest listed market.

8 of the 8 companies listed for fire & smoke damage restoration in Wilmington (100%) state 24/7 emergency response.

The closest listed market by size is Tallahassee, FL: Wilmington has the same number of listed companies as Tallahassee 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 Wilmington. 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 Wilmington, NC?
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 Wilmington, NC companies?
The companies shown have public information indicating they serve Wilmington, NC. 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 Wilmington, NC?
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 Wilmington, NC?
Nationally, fire & smoke damage restoration typically runs $3,083–$52,031, averaging about $27,477 (source: Angi, 2026). Actual Wilmington, NC 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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