Soot removal first, HVAC and duct decontamination second, then ozone or hydroxyl treatment if needed. Done in sequence, the smell actually leaves.
Most people do not search odor elimination casually — the situation is usually active or urgent. Below is what the visit actually looks like, how long the work typically runs, and what to expect from a crew that has done this work for Main Line homes and businesses for years.
Standard workflow: assess scope, contain damage, document baseline conditions, then start mitigation. For fire damage, that means equipment matched to the loss size, photo documentation throughout, and moisture readings (where applicable) logged daily until the structure meets the IICRC standard.
Every visit produces the documentation your insurance carrier expects: photo log, scope of loss, equipment hours, and any moisture or air-quality readings. Most claims we coordinate directly with the adjuster so you are not stuck translating between us.
If damage is active, spreading, contaminated, or creating a safety risk, treat it as urgent and call. If the situation is stable but unresolved, we can usually book within 24–48 hours.
Most fire damage from a sudden, accidental cause is covered by standard homeowners or commercial policies. Slow leaks, neglected maintenance, and certain mold scenarios may be excluded — your declarations page is the source of truth.
Mitigation phase is typically 3–7 days for residential losses. Restoration (drywall, paint, flooring, finish) varies with scope — anywhere from a few days for a small repair to several weeks for full reconstruction.