Soot cleanup and smoke odor: define the scope first
Soot on a painted wall, smoke residue on cabinets and odor in upholstered belongings are different problems. An assessment helps identify the affected rooms and materials, the cleaning approach to consider, and which items may require specialist attention. Odor treatment should be discussed alongside residue removal and the source of the smell.
For a house, condo or commercial space, explain who controls access and whether common areas or neighboring units are involved. Before work begins, ask for a written scope that distinguishes surface cleaning, contents handling, odor treatment and any removal of affected materials. Reconstruction or repairs outside that scope should be identified separately.
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