Fire damage extends far beyond visible char and smoke marks. Our forensic assessment identifies hidden soot contamination, toxic chemical residues, and PAH deposits throughout your property — providing the documented evidence insurers require and ensuring occupant safety before re-inhabitation.
After a fire, the visible damage tells only part of the story. Microscopic soot particles and toxic chemical residues can spread throughout your property via HVAC systems and air currents, contaminating surfaces that appear untouched by the fire itself.
Without proper assessment, you risk ongoing exposure to carcinogenic compounds like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), respiratory irritants from soot particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals released from burned materials including plastics, electronics, and building components.
Our forensic fire damage assessment quantifies contamination levels throughout your property, identifies specific hazards, and provides the documented evidence required for insurance claims and safe re-occupancy decisions.
Find soot and chemical residues beyond visible damage areas
NATA-accredited results accepted by all insurers
Identify PAHs, PCBs, and other toxic compounds
Post-remediation testing confirms decontamination
Comprehensive testing for all combustion byproducts and fire-related contamination.
Fine carbonaceous particles from incomplete combustion that penetrate deep into porous materials and can cause ongoing respiratory issues.
Carcinogenic compounds formed during incomplete combustion of organic materials. Persistent environmental contaminants requiring specific remediation.
Toxic compounds released from older electrical equipment, fluorescent light ballasts, and some building materials when burned.
Lead, cadmium, zinc, and other metals released when painted surfaces, batteries, electronics, and metal components are exposed to fire.
Toxic gases and residues from burning PVC plastics, cable insulation, and chlorine-containing materials. Can form dioxins.
Off-gassing from heat-damaged materials and combustion residues. Can persist for extended periods after fire.
Systematic forensic approach to identifying and documenting fire contamination.
Visual assessment of fire damage extent and identification of sampling locations throughout property.
Surface wipes, bulk material samples, and air samples collected using proper chain of custody protocols.
NATA-accredited analysis for soot, PAHs, PCBs, heavy metals, and other fire contaminants.
Comprehensive findings with contamination mapping, health risk assessment, and remediation recommendations.
Ready to get started, or want to understand what's involved? Contact us to request a fee proposal or arrange an assessment. We do not provide free telephone consultations — all advice is based on site assessment and laboratory data.
Our forensic fire damage assessment identifies hidden contamination, documents damage for insurance, and ensures your property is safe for re-occupancy. Contact us for urgent assessment.
