Fire & smoke damage

Smoke odor removal in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins: local conditions

Partner coverage for fire and smoke damage in Fort Collins currently includes 8 ZIP codes: 80521, 80523, 80524, 80525, 80526, 80527, 80528, 80553. If your ZIP is on this list, a call connects you with a company that serves it.

Foothill fires like High Park in 2012 push smoke into homes across the city.

Old Town has early-1900s homes with basements and aging plumbing, many now student rentals. Midtown and Southeast Fort Collins have mostly 1970s–2000s homes with finished basements. Many Old Town homes near CSU have been split into rentals, with basements, plaster walls and older plumbing. Newer homes in Southeast Fort Collins usually have finished basements, where a burst pipe or failed sump pump can soak the whole lower level quickly.

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 Fort Collins, 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: Fort Collins, CO

Other risks in Fort Collins

Flash flooding

Spring Creek and other channels flood quickly in heavy storms, as in the deadly 1997 flood.

Hail damage

Summer hail cracks shingles and dents gutters, letting water into attics and ceilings.

Frozen pipes

Sudden cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces.

Student rental leaks

Rentals near CSU change tenants often, and slow leaks can go unreported for months.

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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?

Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Fort Collins Building Services.

Is my Fort Collins home in a flood zone?

Check the City of Fort Collins floodplain maps. Homeowners policies exclude flood, and many 1997 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 Fort Collins

Smoke odor removal in nearby cities

More about water and storm damage in Fort Collins, 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.