Smoke and soot spread further than the flames did, settling into fabric, HVAC ducting, and porous surfaces throughout the building. We secure the property first, then work room by room to remove residue, deodorize, and restore what can be saved.
Broken windows, damaged roofing, and exposed entry points are boarded and tarped immediately to secure the property against weather and intrusion.
Walls, ceilings, and HVAC systems are cleaned with methods matched to the soot type — dry chemical sponges for protein residue, wet cleaning for heavier smoke damage.
Thermal fogging and ozone or hydroxyl treatment reach the same air pathways smoke traveled through, rather than masking odor at the surface.
Salvageable furniture, textiles, and belongings are cleaned off-site while our crews rebuild damaged framing, drywall, and flooring.
In nearly all cases, yes. Odor that lingers after a standard cleaning usually means residue is trapped somewhere air moved through — ductwork, wall cavities, or subfloor — and needs a targeted second pass rather than another round of surface cleaning.
Salvageable contents are inventoried, packed out, and cleaned at our facility using ultrasonic and ozone treatment as appropriate, then returned once the structure is ready.
