Fire and smoke contamination assessment, cleaning, odour control, contents and remediation planning — identifying residue type before deciding how a property is safely recovered.
Identifying the fire and residue type is key to preventing further damage, restoring air quality and ensuring a complete recovery.
Source Plastic or rubber fires.
Residue Greasy, smeared soot with a strong odour.
Approach Solvent-based solutions and odour neutralisers.
Source Malfunctioning oil heating systems.
Residue Oily, black soot that clings to walls and fabrics.
Approach Industrial-grade degreasers and specialist cleaning agents.
Source Kitchen fires — burnt food, grease.
Residue Invisible film with a pungent smell and yellow discolouration.
Approach Detailed cleaning of all surfaces with targeted deodorisation.
Source Fast-burning organic materials such as paper and wood.
Residue Dry, powdery soot. Fine and chalky.
Approach Lifted using dry sponges, vacuums and light agitation without moisture.
Determines chloride contamination after fires where plastics or synthetics have burned; chlorides turn corrosive when exposed to moisture.
Measures airborne particulates, pollutants and humidity to confirm when indoor air is safe to reoccupy.
Work areas are protected and contained before intrusive works begin. Response covers smoke and odour removal, deep cleaning and sanitisation, and contents and remediation planning.