Evaluating Fire, Smoke and Odor damage is complex and intricate. Flood Response professionals go through a particular process when evaluating fire and smoke damage.

First, Flood Response targets the type of smoke that has saturated the structure.

• Wet smoke residue – result from smoldering fires with low heat. The residues are sticky, smeary and have pungent odors. Smoke webs can be difficult to clean.
• Dry smoke residue – result from fast burning fires at high temperatures. Residues are often dry, powdery, small, non-smeary smoke particles.
• Protein residue – nearly invisible residue that can discolor paints or varnishes and have an extremely pungent odor.
• Fuel Oil soot – Furnace puff backs distribute fuel oil soot.
• Other Residues – needing clean up Tear Gas, fingerprint powder & fire extinguisher

Flood Response then identifies 3 key aspects for an effective result...