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Fire and smoke restoration team cleaning soot damage from a residential interior
Fire & Smoke Specialists

Fire & Smoke Restoration

Serving McMinnville, Salem, Portland and the entire Willamette Valley

Emergency Response · Soot & Odor Removal · Full Rebuild

After the flames are out, the damage is just beginning. 7J's Restoration responds quickly to secure your property, remove soot and smoke residue, and rebuild what was lost — so your home feels like home again.

We're Here Right Now

Compassionate, Complete Fire & Smoke Restoration

A fire is one of the most disorienting events a family or business can go through. Beyond the visible burn damage, smoke and soot infiltrate walls, HVAC systems, fabrics, and stored belongings — and they keep causing damage long after the fire is out.

Our team has done this many times before, even when you haven't. We move quickly to secure the property, document everything for your insurance, and start the careful, layered cleanup that fire and smoke restoration actually requires — with patience, respect, and clear communication every step of the way.

Our Capabilities

How We Restore After Fire & Smoke

From the first emergency board-up to the final coat of paint — handled in-house.

Emergency Board-Up & Tarping

We secure broken windows, doors, and roof openings to protect your property from weather, animals, and intruders.

Damage Assessment

Our technicians document the extent of fire, smoke, soot, and water damage with photos and detailed reports for your insurance carrier.

Soot & Residue Cleanup

Different smoke types require different cleaning methods. We use the right combination of dry, wet, and abrasive techniques for every surface.

Smoke Odor Neutralization

Hydroxyl generators, ozone treatment, and thermal fogging neutralize odor at the molecular level — not just mask it.

Content Cleaning

Salvageable belongings, electronics, fabrics, and keepsakes are inventoried, cleaned, and stored while we work on the structure.

Reconstruction & Finishing

Drywall, framing, flooring, paint, cabinets — our in-house build crew restores your home end to end.

Our Process

Our Fire & Smoke Process

A clear, methodical recovery — designed to take pressure off your shoulders.

01

Emergency Response

Board-up, tarping, and securing the property within hours of your call.

02

Inspection & Documentation

Detailed scope and photo report for your insurance adjuster.

03

Smoke & Soot Cleanup

Surface-by-surface cleaning using the appropriate method for each material.

04

Odor Neutralization

Treatment of structure and HVAC system to fully eliminate smoke odor.

05

Reconstruction

Drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets, and finishes restored or replaced.

06

Final Walkthrough

Punch-list review with you to make sure everything is right before we hand back the keys.

Restoration technician operating HEPA air scrubber and fogger equipment in a fire- and smoke-damaged kitchen
Why It Matters

Why Fast, Skilled Response Changes Outcomes

Acid in soot continues to corrode metals, plastics, and finishes for weeks after a fire. Smoke odor only sets deeper into building materials with time. Quick, professional response saves more of your property and lowers your overall claim.

  • Stops corrosion on metals, electronics, and finishes
  • Prevents permanent smoke odor in walls, fabrics, and HVAC
  • Salvages more contents and keepsakes
  • Reduces total reconstruction cost and displacement time
7J's Restoration team during a fire damage cleanup project
Why 7J's

Your Trusted Fire & Smoke Restoration Team

Compassionate Experts. Complete Recovery.

Fire and smoke recovery is as much about people as it is about property. Our crews show up calm, organized, and respectful — because we know you're going through one of the worst weeks of your life.

We coordinate directly with your insurance carrier, document the loss thoroughly, and walk you through what we're doing and why. Nothing happens without your understanding and approval.

And because reconstruction is handled by the same team that did the cleanup, your project stays seamless from emergency response to final paint — no contractor handoffs, no finger-pointing, no surprise bills.

Real Results

Before & After Gallery

Real projects, real properties, real transformations from our team.

Smoke- and fire-damaged kitchen restored to a clean, modern finish.
Smoke- and fire-damaged kitchen restored to a clean, modern finish.
Severe fire- and smoke-damaged living room restored to a bright, livable space.
Severe fire- and smoke-damaged living room restored to a bright, livable space.
Why Choose 7J's

Built for Trust. Built to Last.

Rapid Emergency Response

We move quickly to secure the property and stop further damage.

Trained, Experienced Crews

Soot, smoke, and odor demand specific skills — and we've done it many times.

Compassion First

We treat you like a neighbor, not a job number.

Cleanup + Rebuild In-House

One trusted team from emergency response to final walkthrough.

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What Customers Say

Trusted Across the Willamette Valley

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"After our kitchen fire 7J's was on site within hours. They handled everything — insurance, cleanup, rebuild — and our place looks better than before."

Steven H.
McMinnville, OR

"I can't say enough good things. They were so kind during a really hard time and the smoke smell is completely gone."

Carla J.
Salem, OR

"Professional, organized, and incredibly thorough. They kept us in the loop the entire project."

Marcus L.
Portland, OR

Damage Doesn't Wait — Neither Do We.

Call for immediate emergency response, or request a free estimate and we'll reach out promptly.

OR CCB #260093
1628 NW MADRONA CT, MCMINNVILLE, OR 97128