Cost Data · Updated June 2026

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Cost in 2026

Aggregated price ranges across 3 U.S. cities, normalized to per project. National average for a typical project: $6,976–$22,267.

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National price range by project size

Low–mid–high cost in USD per project.

Small (one room)Localized smoke + soot cleanup

$2,379–$5,608

Moderate (multi-room)Smoke/soot + some structural + water

$6,344–$17,525

MajorSignificant structural rebuild

$19,825–$42,060

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration cost by city

Typical mid-tier project price range. Click a city for full local context, factors, and provider availability.

City	State	Small	Medium	Large	Local page
Charlotte	NC	$2,820–$7,904	$7,520–$24,700	$23,500–$59,280	Charlotte →
Greensboro	NC	$2,334–$5,872	$6,224–$18,350	$19,450–$44,040	Greensboro →
Raleigh	NC	$2,694–$7,600	$7,184–$23,750	$22,450–$57,000	Raleigh →

What drives fire & smoke damage restoration cost up or down

•Affected area size
•Smoke/soot severity
•Water from firefighting
•Structural vs. contents

Methodology

Cost ranges on this page reflect typical pricing for fire & smoke damage restoration projects across the 3 U.S. metro markets where Hire Local Crew operates. Numbers are normalized to per project and represent the 25th–75th percentile of recent project quotes (the middle 50% of jobs).

Per-city variation (±12%) reflects local labor cost differences, materials availability, and permit complexity. Numbers exclude high-end custom work (top 10%) and extreme low-end DIY-adjacent jobs (bottom 10%) so the ranges are representative of typical homeowner experience.

For a precise estimate on your specific project, request a free quote from a local provider via the city pages linked above. Data updated quarterly.

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