Fire & smoke damage

Smoke odor removal in Boulder, CO

Smoke odor removal works by cleaning the residue that causes the smell, then neutralizing what's left with thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators or ozone, and sealing surfaces that still hold odor. Air fresheners only mask it.

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Black smoke rising from a house fire in a suburban neighborhood

Smoke odor removal in Boulder: local conditions

Partner coverage for fire and smoke damage in Boulder currently includes 9 ZIP codes: 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80305, 80307, 80309, 80310, 80314. If your ZIP is on this list, a call connects you with a company that serves it.

The Marshall Fire left smoke damage in homes across the area.

Mapleton Hill and Chautauqua have early-1900s homes with basements and aging plumbing. Table Mesa and North Boulder have mostly 1960s–1980s homes with finished basements. Many Boulder homes have finished basements, and older homes in Mapleton Hill and near the university sit on stone foundations. Homes near creeks face flood risk, and homes near open space face wildfire smoke, so restoration needs vary widely across the city.

What you can expect

One call connects you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP code.
Fast call-back during business hours
Serving Boulder, CO
Photo and moisture documentation for insurance

Smoke odor removal at a glance

Category: Fire & smoke damage
Emergency service: Scheduled visit
Typical first step: Source cleaning
Area: Boulder, CO

Other risks in Boulder

Creek flooding

Boulder Creek and its tributaries flood quickly in heavy rain, as in 2013.

Frozen pipes

Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and basements.

Ice dams

Snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams that leak into ceilings.

Hail damage

Summer hail damages roofs and gutters.

Signs you need smoke odor removal

Smell returns on hot or humid days
Odor strongest near vents
Fabrics and closets smell like smoke

How the work is done

Source cleaning, then Air scrubbing, then Deodorization, then Seal. See the full smoke odor removal process.

What affects the cost

Prices depend on the job, so restoration companies in Boulder quote after an assessment. The main drivers are how much area is affected, how long it stayed wet, and what has to be removed or rebuilt. See the full list of smoke odor removal cost factors.

Smoke odor removal questions

Do I need a permit for repairs in Boulder?

Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Boulder Planning and Development Services.

Is my Boulder home in a flood zone?

Check the City of Boulder floodplain maps. Homeowners policies exclude flood, and many 2013 claims came from outside mapped zones.

Is ozone safe for smoke odor?

Ozone is effective but harmful to breathe, so the home must be empty of people, pets and plants during treatment and aired out after. Hydroxyl generators are an occupied-space alternative.

Other services in Boulder

Smoke odor removal in nearby cities

More about water and storm damage in Boulder, or see smoke odor removal nationwide.

Related services

Kitchen interior blackened with soot after a house fire

Fire damage restoration

Fire damage restoration secures the property, removes debris, cleans soot from surfaces and contents, removes smoke odor, dries water left by firefighting, and repairs the structure.

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Soot cleanup

Soot cleanup removes the oily or dry carbon residue left by fire, furnace puffbacks or candles, using dry chemical sponges and HEPA vacuums before any wet cleaning.