Fire Damage Cleanup in Pacific Palisades , CA

The restoration project involved extensive cleaning due to ash and lead contamination. A detailed email was sent to State Farm requesting clarification on whether porous items—such as rugs, mattresses, and upholstered furniture—should be cleaned or considered total losses, as there is no post-cleaning test that can confirm lead removal. Cleaning followed EPA, OSHA, and Cal/OSHA guidelines. The garage was cleaned first to make space for the contents, followed by thorough HEPA vacuuming, chem-sponge wiping, fogging, and surface cleaning throughout the home. Some coordination issues arose regarding insulation removal and clearance testing, but the work proceeded as planned. All affected areas were cleaned, contents wiped and returned, and equipment set up and later removed.