Fire Mitigation
Stabilize the structure. Salvage what we can.
Stabilize the structure. Salvage what we can.
After fire suppression we stabilize the structure, secure openings, remove charred materials, and begin soot and water mitigation. Our goal is to preserve as much of your property and contents as possible.
Why Catalyst
- Immediate board-up & tarp-up
- Soot and water mitigation in parallel
- Contents inventory & pack-out
- Coordinated with fire marshal & adjuster
Our process
- Step 1
Site stabilization
Board-up, tarp-up, and hazard mitigation.
- Step 2
Water mitigation
Extract suppression water and dry the structure.
- Step 3
Soot & debris removal
Remove charred materials and bulk debris.
- Step 4
Contents inventory
Photograph and inventory salvageable contents.
- Step 5
Reconstruction handoff
Documentation ready for your reconstruction phase.
Fire customers say
Recent verified Google reviews on this exact service.
Average rating
4.9
from 187+ reviews
- JR
Jeff R.
Frederick, MD · Google
After our kitchen fire I thought the whole house would smell like smoke forever. Catalyst’s hydroxyl treatment actually got the smell out. Insurance loved the documentation too.
Mar 2026
- GH
Greg H.
Hagerstown, MD · Google
Honest, fast, and clearly experienced with insurance claims. The documentation they provided was way more detailed than what we got from the previous restoration company we tried.
Nov 2025
Fire Mitigation — FAQ
Wait for clearance from the fire marshal. Even after clearance, structural and air quality hazards persist. Our team will guide you safely through the site.
More than most people expect. Hard goods, electronics, and even soft goods can often be restored through specialized cleaning. We inventory everything before disposal decisions are made.
Other restoration services we offer.
One dispatch, one crew, one insurance billing relationship - whatever the loss type.
Fire across our region.
Hagerstown-staged crews respond across MD, PA, WV, and VA. Tap a city for the fire page tailored to that market.
- Hagerstown, MD1 hour
- Halfway, MD30 minutes
- Williamsport, MD1 hour
- Smithsburg, MD1 hour
- Boonsboro, MD1 hour
- Martinsburg, WV1 hour
- Greencastle, PA1–2 hours
- Waynesboro, PA1–2 hours
Filing a fire claim with your insurance?
Catalyst coordinates with all major carriers daily. Each page is tailored to that carrier's claim flow + this specific service.
Specific fire loss types we handle.
Each page below covers our protocol for that specific loss scenario - what to do in the first hour, our exact process, timeline, and insurance considerations.
- Kitchen Grease FireStovetop or oven grease fire - usually contained quickly but soot spreads via HV...
- Electrical FireFire originating from outlet, wiring, panel, or appliance failure.
- Chimney FireCreosote ignition in flue - often unnoticed at the time but causes hidden damage...
- Candle FireUnattended candle ignited curtains, decor, or furniture - localized fire with wi...
- Dryer FireLint ignition in dryer or vent - typically contained to laundry area but smoke s...
Other restoration services we offer.
One dispatch, one crew, one insurance billing relationship - whatever the loss type.
Fire across our region.
Hagerstown-staged crews respond across MD, PA, WV, and VA. Tap a city for the fire page tailored to that market.
- Hagerstown, MD1 hour
- Halfway, MD30 minutes
- Williamsport, MD1 hour
- Smithsburg, MD1 hour
- Boonsboro, MD1 hour
- Martinsburg, WV1 hour
- Greencastle, PA1–2 hours
- Waynesboro, PA1–2 hours
Filing a fire claim with your insurance?
Catalyst coordinates with all major carriers daily. Each page is tailored to that carrier's claim flow + this specific service.
Crews staged across the Tri-State region.
- Hagerstown, MDWashington CountyWithin 1 hour
- Halfway, MDWashington CountyWithin 30 minutes
- Funkstown, MDWashington CountyWithin 1 hour
- Maugansville, MDWashington CountyWithin 1 hour
- Williamsport, MDWashington CountyWithin 1 hour
- Smithsburg, MDWashington CountyWithin 1 hour
- Boonsboro, MDWashington CountyWithin 1 hour
- Sharpsburg, MDWashington CountyWithin 1 hour
- Keedysville, MDWashington CountyWithin 1 hour
Need Fire now?
Catalyst crews stage across MD, PA, WV, and VA — call now or request emergency response.