We built Meridian Smoke Damage around the Novato properties that got burned twice — once by the fire, once by a slow restoration company. Our crews are staged locally specifically to close that gap.
Call +1-866-484-1409Every technician on our Novato roster holds current IICRC fire and smoke restoration certification — the same credential adjusters look for when reviewing a claim file.
Working the 94949 94945 94947 94998 corridor day after day gives our team a working knowledge of Novato code requirements that out-of-town crews simply don't have.
We carry full liability coverage and workers' compensation, and we put every Novato scope of work in writing before demolition starts — including what's included, what's excluded, and the expected timeline.
State-licensed for fire mitigation and reconstruction work.
No voicemail loop — someone picks up and dispatches immediately.
Certified technicians who've handled structural fire losses before.
We coordinate directly with your adjuster on your behalf.
Every Novato job gets logged with dated photos at each stage, which has saved more than one homeowner an argument with their insurer over what was already damaged versus what happened during repairs.

An odor that lingers past 24 hours usually means particles have settled deep into porous surfaces, not just the air.
Dark residue collecting near vents is a sign your ductwork carried soot into rooms nowhere near the fire.
Cabinetry and flooring can swell within 24 hours once firefighting water sits without proper extraction.
Untreated smoke residue starts pitting metal surfaces surprisingly fast — often inside 48 hours.
Coughing or headaches that persist inside the home often trace back to fine soot particles still circulating in the air.
Waiting too long to document damage is one of the more common reasons Novato, CA fire claims get partially denied.
Every one of these problems compounds the longer they sit untreated — soot turns more corrosive, odor works deeper into materials, and insurance documentation gets harder to establish after the fact.
Board-up, tarping, and extraction dispatched the same day to stop a Novato loss from spreading further.
HEPA vacuuming and dry-chemical sponging matched to the specific surfaces found in Novato homes.
We plan around your operating hours wherever the damage allows partial reopening during the rebuild.
We rebuild to Novato, CA code, with inspections scheduled as part of the project timeline, not an afterthought.
We treat smoke odor as a chemical problem, not a scent problem — hydroxyl and ozone equipment gets used accordingly.
Inventoried pack-out with ultrasonic cleaning for salvageable belongings while the Novato property is under repair.
A real person answers and gets the crew moving right away.
Structural safety, moisture, and soot readings get documented before any work starts.
Work follows the plan you signed off on, with daily photo updates.
Final walkthrough happens before we call the Novato job complete.
No verbal ballpark that turns into a different invoice later.
Trucks staged near 94949 94945 94947 94998 mean faster arrival than a crew driving in from another city.
Paperwork built to match what Novato, CA carriers actually ask for.
If part of the scope isn't right, we return and fix it at no extra cost.

We'd rather put the guarantee on paper up front than have a disagreement about it once the job is finished.
Change orders require your written sign-off — nothing gets added to the bill without it.
Framing, drywall, and finish work carry a one-year guarantee.
One coordinator manages your Novato job from the first call to the final walkthrough.
A guarantee is only as good as the scope it's attached to, which is why we spend extra time getting the initial Novato inspection right rather than rushing to a number.
Our garage caught fire from an old freezer around 2am, and someone from Meridian Smoke Damage was already boarding up the side door before the fire department finished their report. — Homeowner, Novato
We'd tried two other cleaning companies on the smoke smell in our rental with no luck. Meridian Smoke Damage's fogging treatment actually solved it. — Landlord, Novato
Not having to relay messages between the adjuster and the contractor made the whole process easier. Reconstruction wrapped in about five weeks. — Homeowner, Novato, CA
After a kitchen fire at our bakery, they phased the work so the front counter reopened in about ten days while the kitchen was still under repair. — Business Owner, Novato
Pricing was in writing from the first visit, and the final invoice matched it exactly — no last-minute line items we hadn't already approved. — Homeowner, Novato, CA
We never had an actual fire, just smoke migration from a neighboring unit, but the crew still fully treated our space and eliminated the odor. — Tenant, Novato
Usually within the hour in Novato, since our trucks are staged near 94949 94945 94947 94998 rather than dispatched from another region.
Always. No work starts on your Novato property until you've approved a written number.
Emergency stabilization services run 24/7, including holidays.
We can speak with your adjuster directly and answer their questions on your behalf.
Light odor can clear in a day; whole-house fogging with HVAC treatment often runs two to four days.
It depends on the material — we inspect item by item before deciding what's salvageable.
Yes, we're fully licensed and insured for fire mitigation and reconstruction throughout Novato, CA.
Depends on the scope; we'll give you an honest answer once we've inspected the Novato property.
Ideally within a few hours; both soot damage and water damage compound quickly.
Mitigation stops the bleeding; reconstruction is the rebuild that follows once the scope is finalized.
Job size doesn't matter — the same process applies whether it's one room or the whole structure.
Yes, smoke frequently migrates through shared HVAC systems or hallways into adjacent Novato units.
Yes, every job comes with a written guarantee — if something in the scope isn't right, we return and fix it at no charge.
We keep response times short across the Novato area by staging equipment locally rather than routing everything through one regional hub.
We can typically confirm same-day availability for any address inside this coverage radius — call and we'll tell you honestly whether we can reach you today.
