Fire Damage Restoration San Antonio: $3,083 to $52,031

All rows are national figures; no publisher lists a San Antonio-only fire restoration price.

Do this now: after a fire in a San Antonio home

1. Do not go back in until fire officials say it is safe, the Red Cross says, and do not cross tape on doors or windows.
2. Check outside for loose power lines and damaged gas lines. For a gas or electric emergency, call CPS Energy at 1-800-870-1006 from a safe spot.
3. Do not reset tripped breakers; the Red Cross says to call an electrician.
4. FEMA says to turn off the main power and water until you or a professional can confirm they are safe, and to wear gloves, goggles and an N95 mask.
5. Photograph every room and item, and do not throw anything away until it is on an inventory.
6. Call your insurer. Do not sign any contract that hands your claim to a contractor.

Is it urgent? Why restoration starts in the first 48 hours

HomeGuide says to hire a restoration company as soon as possible, usually within 48 hours of the fire. Firefighting water soaks walls and floors, and the EPA says wet materials should be dried within 24 to 48 hours to keep mold from growing. Ask the restoration company on the first call whether it can board up openings and dry the house.

How to get a San Antonio Fire Department report

SAFD says fire reports for residents or owners are typically available within a week after the incident. You need the incident date and address, plus the incident number if you have it, and requests are not taken by phone or fax. SAFD quotes the cost before it creates the report.

• Online: the City's Open Government Portal (sanantonio.govqa.us). Pay by card online, or mail a check, which can add about two weeks.
• By mail: the Fire Records Request Form with a self-addressed stamped envelope to SAFD Records Management Division, 315 S. Santa Rosa Ave., San Antonio, TX 78207.
• In person: with photo ID at the Fire Department Records window, first floor of Public Safety Headquarters, same address, Monday to Friday 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.
• Questions: Records, 210-207-4974.

San Antonio fire report process and local contacts, from official sources.

What fire restoration covers

HomeGuide says restoration covers debris and odor removal, cleaning or discarding contents, water extraction and drying, smoke and soot cleaning, and repairing or replacing building materials. HomeAdvisor adds that soot cleanup often includes duct cleaning and deodorizing. The industry's cleaning standard is ANSI/IICRC S700, first published in 2025. For smoke-only jobs, see smoke damage restoration.

Insurance and public adjusters in Texas

FEMA says to call your insurance agent as soon as possible and photograph damaged items. The Texas Department of Insurance says a public adjuster can charge up to 10% of the claim payment, you can ask for a fixed fee, you can cancel within 72 hours of signing, a public adjuster on your claim cannot act as your contractor, and contractors cannot advertise that they will handle your claim. Never sign an assignment of benefits or any contract that hands your claim to a contractor.

Permits and rebuilding in San Antonio

FEMA says to check with the local building department about permits before repairs. San Antonio's Development Services Department says homeowners must use licensed trade contractors for electrical, plumbing and HVAC work, and that trade contractors must be licensed by the City or State and registered with the City to pull trade permits. Fire-damaged wiring is a job for an electrician in San Antonio. HomeGuide puts electrical repair after a fire at $2,000 to $6,000 or more and partial rebuilding at about $50 per square foot.

More San Antonio pages: water damage restoration in San Antonio and mold removal in San Antonio. The national fire damage restoration cost guide has prices by fire type. Compare fire damage restoration in Houston and fire damage restoration in Phoenix, or see home repair costs.