A fire that began in the bedroom of a unit at a Littleton multifamily apartment complex spread quickly through the entire living space, leaving heavy fire, heat, and smoke damage in every room. Because the damage reached the structure itself and smoke had moved throughout the unit, the space could not be saved through cleaning or partial repairs. Our team was brought in to restore the unit completely and return it to the property as a safe, code compliant, move-in ready home.
Fire in a multifamily building affects more than one unit. Beyond the damage inside the affected apartment, we had to address the risk of smoke and odor reaching neighboring units, make sure all fire rated assemblies met current code, and coordinate the work so other residents could keep living normally during construction.
After assessing the damage, we determined that a full gut down to the studs was the only way to remove all fire damaged and smoke contaminated materials and properly evaluate the structure. With the unit opened up, our crews removed all debris, treated the exposed framing, and prepared the space for a complete rebuild.
We then rebuilt the unit from the studs out, replacing every system and finish. This included all new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; new windows and interior doors; new drywall, trim, flooring, and carpet; a fully new kitchen with cabinets, countertops, and appliances; a new bathroom vanity and fixtures; and new light fixtures throughout. We also installed a new electric fireplace, adding a modern feature that improves the unit's appeal to future residents.
Rebuilding to the studs allowed us to bring the unit up to current building code. We completed all required code upgrades and applied fire caulking at penetrations and joints to restore the fire separation between units. To protect the rest of the building, we also completed a full smoke seal, preventing any remaining odor or contaminants from moving into adjoining units or common areas.
What was a fully burned out unit is now a completely renovated, code compliant apartment with all new systems and finishes. The property owner received a unit that is safer, more modern, and more marketable than before the fire, and neighboring residents were protected throughout the restoration.
Complete demolition to the studs, debris removal, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, new windows and doors, drywall and trim, flooring and carpet, kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances, bathroom vanity and fixtures, light fixtures, code upgrades, fire caulking, new electric fireplace installation, and a complete smoke seal.
