Last updated: 17 October 2026
Expect $3,000 to more than $40,000 for Fire Damage Restoration in Wake County on published figures; where a house lands in that range depends on how far smoke traveled, what burned and how much water was used. The range comes from one restoration company’s estimate for Wendell, North Carolina, published in February 2026, so treat it as an outer bound and not a price.
The one published range for the area
Only one published estimate for fire and smoke damage restoration in the area was found, and it comes from a restoration company, not an independent price survey.
| Source | Place | Figure | Date | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voda Cleaning and Restoration | Wendell, NC (Wake County) | $3,000 to more than $40,000 | February 2026 | the company’s published estimate for fire and smoke damage restoration |
Your price depends on how far the smoke and soot traveled. A free on-site estimate sets the real number. Call (919) 582-5077 any hour.
Why fire jobs vary so widely
A fire in one kitchen with smoke limited to a few rooms is a very different job from a fire that reaches the structure. The same fire can also leave smoke in rooms far from where it burned, because smoke travels through vents and open doors.
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Smoke and soot are priced differently from structure
Cleaning soot and smoke odor from surfaces is one kind of work. Replacing burned framing, drywall and trim is another, and it is usually where the largest numbers come from. Ask any quote to separate the two.
Water from the fire hoses
Firefighting leaves water behind, and it soaks floors and ceilings below the fire. That water is dried and removed first, so part of a fire price is really a water damage price. The drying steps used after a water loss apply here too.
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What an insurer will ask for after a fire
Insurers generally want photos, a list of what was damaged and any report from the fire department. The business helps homeowners document damage for a claim and promises no claim outcome. Keep every receipt from the first day.
Getting a number that fits your house
The first on-site look is free, and the price is explained before work begins. The page on fire damage restoration after smoke and soot describes the steps.
After a fire, call (919) 582-5077 and talk through what comes next.
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