MaxClean Restoration covers Aberdeen fire and smoke damage 24/7 — Strathmore slab homes, Cliffwood Beach and streets across the township. Technicians board up, remove soot and firefighting water, clear odor and rebuild. Call 732-539-2942 any hour.

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Aberdeen, NJ

Quick answer: After a fire in Aberdeen Township, call 732-539-2942 . A person answers 24/7. Technicians are usually on site within about an hour to secure the property, remove soot and smoke odor, dry firefighting water and rebuild. IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600 · 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

Aberdeen Township sits on Raritan Bay in northern Monmouth County. Many residents still use a Matawan mailing address. Strathmore was built by Levitt starting in the early 1960s; Cliffwood Beach began as a bayfront summer resort and became year-round after World War II. Kitchen fires, dryer vents and aging electrical systems leave soot and firefighting water that MaxClean Restoration removes 24/7.

Aberdeen areas we cover

Strathmore, Cliffwood, Cliffwood Beach, Oakshades, River Gardens, Freneau and streets around the Aberdeen-Matawan train station, plus businesses on Route 34 and Route 35. Neighboring towns: Matawan, Hazlet, Keyport, Holmdel and Old Bridge.

Why fire and smoke spread in Aberdeen homes

Sixty-year-old Strathmore houses. Levitt-built homes share attic spaces and older wiring; smoke from a kitchen or dryer fire fills the attic and comes down through vents into other rooms.

Slab and lower-level losses. Firefighting water on slab-on-grade sections and finished lower levels has nowhere to drain — we extract and dry so mold doesn't follow.

Kitchen, dryer and oil heat. Stovetop fires, dryer vents and oil-burner puff-backs coat rooms with fine soot. See furnace puff-back cleanup.

Cliffwood Beach and attached buildings. Closer bayfront lots and shared walls let smoke and hose water reach neighbors and lower levels.

What to do after a fire

  1. Don't go back in until the fire department says it's safe. Ask them whether your utilities are off.
  2. Don't wipe the soot. Wiping smears it into paint and fabric and can set the stain. Don't run the HVAC either — it spreads soot.
  3. Don't eat or drink anything that was exposed to heat, smoke or firefighting water.
  4. Photograph everything and make a list of damaged contents as you go.
  5. Call your insurer, then call us at 732-539-2942 to board up, tarp and start the cleanup.

Our 5-step fire and smoke restoration process

  1. Secure the property. We board up broken windows and doors and tarp roof openings to keep out weather and intruders.
  2. Remove the water. Water from the hoses is extracted and the structure is dried with dehumidifiers and air movers. Thermal imaging and moisture meters find water hidden in walls and floors.
  3. Clean the soot. Each surface gets the method that suits the residue. Materials too damaged to clean are removed and documented.
  4. Remove the odor. Air scrubbers, hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging break down smoke odor in the air and in materials — we don't just cover it up.
  5. Rebuild. Our reconstruction technicians handle framing, drywall, trim, flooring and paint.

Fire insurance basics

Fire is one of the most broadly covered losses on a standard homeowners policy. Smoke damage and water damage from firefighting are often part of the same claim. Many policies also pay additional living expenses if you can't stay in the house while it's repaired. Check your policy for limits on contents and on outbuildings like detached garages.

We send the invoice to your insurance carrier on your behalf, but the invoice is still the homeowner's responsibility. That includes your deductible and anything your carrier doesn't pay. We document the damage, inventory affected items, and give your adjuster photos and a clear scope.

In New Jersey, homeowners usually have the right to choose their own restoration contractor. We specialize in working with both homeowners and insurance companies to make sure the work is properly documented and covered, so your home gets back to its pre-loss condition. See our insurance claims page.

Call for Aberdeen fire and smoke damage

Call 732-539-2942 24/7, or use the estimate request form for smaller smoke-odor jobs. Related: water damage restoration in Aberdeen · all Aberdeen services · main fire & smoke page · after a house fire guide

Aberdeen fire damage FAQs

We had a small kitchen fire in Strathmore. Do we really need a restoration company? If soot reached beyond the stove area, or the house still smells like smoke after airing it out, yes. Shared attics in Levitt homes often pull smoke into other rooms.

Our oil burner puffed back. Is that a fire claim? Puff-backs are often handled as a sudden and accidental loss. The soot is fine and oily — avoid wiping it and call us.

Can my belongings be cleaned? Many hard items and some fabrics can be cleaned. We assess items individually and document anything that can't be restored.

Will we have to move out? That depends on the damage and whether utilities are safe. Many policies cover additional living expenses.

Do you cover Cliffwood Beach and Matawan mailing addresses? Yes. We cover Cliffwood Beach, Strathmore and every section of Aberdeen Township — including homes that use a Matawan mailing address.

How soon can you board up? We're available 24/7 and usually on site in Aberdeen within about an hour from Freehold.

MaxClean Restoration, 11 Bannard Street, Freehold, NJ 07728 · 732-539-2942 · IICRC Certified Firm #70028169 · NJ HIC #13VH12188600
Open 24/7 · 4.9 stars from 91 Google reviews · Serving Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties.