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Fire & Smoke

Puffback and Soot Cleanup

An oil furnace puffback can coat an entire home in fine, oily soot in seconds, on walls, ceilings, contents, and inside the ductwork. We clean every surface so the residue and odor are actually gone.

5.0 from 19 Google reviews

Puffback soot gets everywhere

A puffback forces fine, oily soot through the entire HVAC system, coating rooms far from the furnace itself. Surface cleaning alone misses the ductwork, which keeps recirculating the residue and odor.

What we clean

  • Walls, ceilings, and trim throughout the home
  • Furniture, contents, and personal belongings
  • HVAC ductwork and the furnace area itself
  • Full deodorization once soot is removed
What to do right now. Avoid wiping soot with a household cloth or vacuum, which tends to grind it in further. Call us and we will assess the full extent, including the ductwork, before cleaning begins.

Why homeowners choose Restorehaus

  • 24/7 emergency response with crews on standby in Westchester, Putnam, Lower Fairfield, NYC, Long Island and Northern New Jersey
  • IICRC certified, licensed, and fully insured
  • One team from mitigation through full reconstruction
  • We document everything and bill your insurance directly
Customer Reviews

What customers say

5.0 stars across all 19 Google reviews.

RestoreHaus Restoration was incredible to work with after we experienced smoke damage in our home. Their team was professional, responsive, and kept us informed throughout the entire restoration process. They worked efficiently, paid close attention to detail, and made a stressful situation so much easier to navigate. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations, and our home looks and smells amazing again. I highly recommend RestoreHaus Restoration to anyone needing smoke damage restoration or other restoration services. Thank you for taking such great care of our home!

Mia Rosado
Google review · August 2026

What means the most about this company.is that they genuinely care about helping people. They go above and beyond to make a stressful situation feel a little easier and on time always. they take pride in making sure the job is done right. Their work speaks for itself. grateful for everything they have done for my family and i during storms and things we needed extra help with. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs restoration help, weather it’s something big or small.

linda pelligrini
Google review · September 2026

I called Restorehaus Restoration for mold remediation due to a recent AC leak that damaged our engineered wood flooring with visible black mold spots. Louis Volpe responded immediately, listened to my concerns, and carefully explained a detailed solution that would take all my needs into consideration. I was interviewing a few other contractors but ultimately decided to go with Lou and his team because of his can-do attitude. Lou speaks very clearly and confidently, he listens carefully to all my concerns, and he presents a clear plan of action with both knowledge and professionalism. First impressions speak volumes. The work was scheduled with precision, all parts explained in detail, and completed in a timely efficient manner. From promptly assembling the necessary paperwork including following rules for the building and certificate of insurance, to scheduling workers and bringing all necessary setup and cleanup materials, to providing photos and descriptions of work done along the process, the entire job was completed to my satisfaction as agreed upon, clean and professional work. I’m planning to change out my floors in the future and would be confident in considering Lou for any future renovations. I would highly recommend Lou and his team at Restorehaus Restoration for all your remediation and renovation needs.

May Ho
Google review · September 2026

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