Commercial Fire Damage Restoration in Denver
24/7 emergency board-up, smoke and soot cleanup, and full structural rebuild for Denver commercial and multifamily properties. One team from the first call through final reconstruction.
Response built to protect the building and the insurance claim
We handle emergency board-up, smoke and soot remediation, environmental abatement, and complete structural reconstruction under one contract. We respond to apartment fires, commercial building fires, and any insured fire loss affecting multifamily or commercial properties, and every project is managed with the rebuild in mind from the moment we arrive on site.
End-to-end commercial fire damage restoration in Denver
We manage every phase of commercial fire damage restoration in Denver, from emergency response through complete reconstruction. One team from the first call through the final walk-through.
Emergency Board-Up and Securing
When a fire hits a commercial or multifamily building, the structure needs to be secured before anything else. We handle board-up, roof tarping, and structural shoring to prevent secondary damage from weather, trespassers, or further collapse. We document everything from the moment we arrive, timestamped and photo-verified, because that documentation is what gets your insurance claim moving.
Smoke and Soot Remediation
Fire doesn’t just burn. Smoke travels through HVAC systems and into units that never saw flames. Soot embeds in walls, ceilings, and ductwork. We clean and restore affected surfaces building-wide using thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and hydroxyl generators. If smoke contamination has spread through the HVAC system, we clean the full ductwork. The goal is to eliminate the damage, not mask it.
Water Damage from Suppression Systems
Sprinkler activation and fire hose runoff create secondary water damage that can be worse than the fire itself. We extract soot-contaminated water, set up structural drying, and monitor moisture levels to prevent mold. If you’ve got fire damage upstairs and water damage downstairs, we handle both under the same project.
Environmental Testing and Abatement
Fires in older buildings expose asbestos, lead paint, and other regulated materials. Colorado law requires testing before demolition can begin. We handle ACM testing on-site and coordinate abatement through our licensed environmental team if anything comes back positive. No separate subcontractor. No delays waiting for a third party.
Insurance Claim Documentation
Insurance carriers don’t pay for what you did. They pay for what you can prove you did. We document every phase of the mitigation and restoration process with daily progress reports, timestamped photos, moisture readings, and air quality data. This documentation package is what adjusters need to approve coverage and process claims without delays or disputes.
Full Structural Reconstruction
Most mitigation companies clean up the fire damage and hand you off to find a general contractor for the rebuild. That handoff adds weeks and creates gaps where nobody owns the full scope. We start developing the rebuild scope while mitigation is still underway so we can move into reconstruction the day the space is cleared. Fewer delays, lower total cost, and one team accountable from start to finish.
Three steps to recovery
We work within chaos.
01
Emergency response and assessment
We arrive on site, secure the building, and document the full extent of fire, smoke, and water damage. Environmental testing is ordered immediately if the building’s age warrants it. You get a full situation report within 24 hours.
02
Controlled mitigation and environmental clearance
Smoke and soot remediation, water extraction, content pack-out, and environmental abatement all happen under one project management team. Once the building is stabilized and all environmental clearances are confirmed, we move to demolition and prep.
03
Reconstruction and project closeout
Rebuild estimates are developed during the mitigation phase so there’s no gap between cleanup and construction start. Our team handles framing, drywall, MEP, finishes, and everything else needed to get your building back to pre-loss condition. Daily updates keep you informed. Insurance coordination continues through final payment.
Serving Denver and surrounding areas
Downtown Denver, LoDo, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, Highlands, RiNo, Stapleton/Central Park, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Centennial, Littleton, Englewood, Parker, Castle Rock, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, and all Front Range communities.
Our equipment and crews are based in Littleton, south of Denver. We respond across the entire Front Range, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. We’ll always answer the call and tell you exactly how long it will take us to reach your property.
Other areas served: Call for national restoration services as well.
Tyson Witkamp
Project director
His experience spans large-scale restoration at multifamily, commercial, hospitality, and hospital facilities throughout Colorado.
What clients say
Real results from Denver’s property managers and building owners.
FAQs
Answers to common questions about commercial fire damage restoration in Denver.
How fast can you respond to fire damage in Denver?
It depends on the time of day and where we are when you call. Our equipment and crews are based in Littleton, south of Denver. We respond across the entire Front Range, from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs. For after-hours emergencies, call (877) SPYDER-1 and you’ll reach a real person, not an answering service. We’ll tell you exactly how long it will take and show up when we say we will.
What should a property manager do immediately after a building fire?
Once the fire department clears the building, your first priority is securing the structure. Board-up and tarping prevent secondary damage from weather and trespassers. Don’t start any demolition or cleanup until environmental testing is complete. Colorado law requires ACM testing on older buildings before any drywall or material can be removed. Disturbing asbestos without a test result creates a much bigger problem. Call us and we’ll walk you through the next steps before we even arrive on site.
Do you handle both the cleanup and the rebuild?
Yes. That’s the whole point. Most fire damage projects involve a mitigation company handing off to a separate general contractor for the rebuild. That handoff adds weeks to your timeline and creates gaps where nobody owns the full scope. We manage everything from emergency board-up and smoke remediation through full structural reconstruction. One team, one contract, one point of accountability.
Does insurance cover commercial fire damage restoration?
Most commercial property insurance policies cover fire damage from sudden events. Coverage varies depending on your policy and the cause of the fire. We work directly with your insurance carrier from the first day of the project. Our documentation process, including timestamped photos, daily progress reports, and detailed scope reports, gives adjusters what they need to approve claims without unnecessary delays. Fire damage claims on commercial properties regularly exceed $1M, and the difference between a clean settlement and a prolonged dispute comes down to documentation quality.
How long does commercial fire damage restoration take?
It depends on the scope, but most commercial fire restorations take 6 to 12 months from emergency response through final reconstruction. The first 72 hours are critical for securing the building and documenting the loss. Mitigation typically takes 1 to 3 weeks. Reconstruction timelines depend on the extent of structural damage, insurance approval speed, and whether the building remains occupied during the work. The biggest factor in total project length is usually insurance approval, not the physical work. We start estimating the rebuild during the mitigation phase so there’s no gap between cleanup and construction start.
What about smoke damage in units that didn't burn?
Smoke travels through HVAC systems and can contaminate units across an entire building, even ones that never saw flames. We assess and remediate smoke and soot damage building-wide, including ductwork cleaning, surface treatment, and odor elimination using thermal fogging, ozone, and hydroxyl generators. This is often the most underestimated part of a fire damage restoration. If your HVAC system ran during or after the fire, assume the smoke went everywhere the air goes.
Do you handle environmental hazards like asbestos exposed by the fire?
Yes. Fires in older buildings frequently expose asbestos, lead paint, and other regulated materials. Colorado law requires testing before demolition can begin. We handle ACM testing on-site and coordinate abatement through our licensed environmental team if anything comes back positive. No separate subcontractor. No schedule gaps. This is where a lot of contractors make mistakes. They start demolition before results come back, which can release asbestos fibers and create a much more expensive remediation problem.
Can my building stay occupied during fire damage restoration?
It depends on the scope and location of the damage. In multifamily buildings, it’s common for unaffected units to remain occupied while damaged areas are being restored. That requires careful planning around tenant notification rules (many Colorado municipalities require 24-hour written notice before entering a unit), noise schedules, common area access, and equipment placement. We restore commercial and multifamily buildings in occupied environments on every project. Our crews know how to work around active residents and businesses without turning the restoration into a disruption.
What size fire damage projects do you handle?
We focus on large-loss commercial and multifamily fire restoration, typically on insurance claims exceeding $250K. If your fire affected multiple units, multiple floors, or involves structural damage, that’s where we do our best work. For small residential fires, we’d recommend a company that specializes in that scale. Our team is built for complex, multi-phase projects where coordination across mitigation, environmental, and reconstruction is the hard part.
How much does commercial fire damage restoration cost in Denver?
Cost depends on the scope of damage, the number of affected units or spaces, whether environmental hazards are present, and the extent of reconstruction needed. A contained fire affecting a few units might cost $250,000 to $500,000. A multi-floor fire in an apartment building can exceed $1 million in mitigation alone before reconstruction begins. We provide detailed, transparent cost estimates and work directly with your insurance carrier so there are no surprises. We focus on saving what can be saved and replacing only what needs to be replaced, which keeps costs lower than contractors who tear everything out regardless.
Get a response fast
Fire damage expands every hour it goes unaddressed. Smoke keeps moving through the HVAC. Water from the suppression system keeps soaking into lower floors. Call us and we’ll tell you exactly what’s involved in getting your building back to where it was. No pressure. No ambulance-chaser contracts. Just a straight answer from a team that does this every day.
(877) SPYDER-1 | Available 24/7
Fire damage expands every hour it goes unaddressed. Smoke keeps moving through the HVAC. Water from the suppression system keeps soaking into lower floors. Call us and we’ll tell you exactly what’s involved in getting your building back to where it was. No pressure. No ambulance-chaser contracts. Just a straight answer from a team that does this every day.
(877) SPYDER-1 | Available 24/7
About us
Spyder Construction is a full-service general contractor specializing in commercial and multifamily construction across Colorado’s Front Range. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Littleton, CO, we operate across five integrated service lines: insurance restoration, roofing, environmental services, capital improvement, and building envelope repair. Our team of 50+ professionals manages everything from 24/7 emergency mitigation through complete structural reconstruction. We are members of the Colorado Apartment Association and the Apartment Association of Metro Denver, and we carry a BuildZoom score of 110, placing us in the top 4% of Colorado contractors.