Post-Fire Smoke & Soot Testing Services
M.A.R.S. Environmental specializes in post-fire smoke testing, ensuring your home is free from harmful carcinogens and safe for your family.
Skipping Post-Fire SMOKE & SOOT testing in your home can lead to devastating consequences:
Skipping a Post-Fire Clean-Up in your home can lead to devastating consequences:
Health Risks
Exposure to mold spores can lead to chronic allergy-like symptoms, asthma, brain fog, bloody noses, cough, headaches, and sinus infections.
Loss in Home Value
Uncontrolled moisture and mold growth eats away at your property, quietly destroying drywall, insulation, and any structural component made of wood.
Structural Damage
Visual identification can be misleading because mold appearance varies widely by color, from green & black to orange & pink. M.A.R.S. Environmental uses state-of-the-art equipment to accurately detect any type of mold.
Skipping a Post-Fire Clean-Up
in your home can lead to
devastating consequences:
Skipping a Post-Fire Clean-Up in your home can lead to devastating consequences:
Health Risks
Exposure to mold spores can lead to chronic allergy-like symptoms, asthma, brain fog, bloody noses, cough, headaches, and sinus infections.
Loss in Home Value
Uncontrolled moisture and mold growth eats away at your property, quietly destroying drywall, insulation, and any structural component made of wood.
Structural Damage
Visual identification can be misleading because mold appearance varies widely by color, from green & black to orange & pink. Certified IAQ uses state-of-the-art equipment to accurately detect any type of mold.
What Is Smoke and Soot Testing and Why Is It Important?
After a fire, microscopic soot, smoke residue, and harmful chemicals can settle into walls, insulation,
HVAC systems, and furniture, posing serious health risks — especially for children, the elderly,
and those with respiratory conditions. M.A.R.S. Environmental’s industrial hygienists conduct
thorough testing to ensure your home is safe before you return.
HVAC systems, and furniture, posing serious health risks — especially for children, the elderly,
and those with respiratory conditions. M.A.R.S. Environmental’s industrial hygienists conduct
thorough testing to ensure your home is safe before you return.
Smoke Testing
Services in
Colorado
Smoke Testing
Services in
Colorado
Services in
Colorado
Colorado’s dry climate makes it particularly susceptible to wildfires. M.A.R.S. Environmental has been helping homes affected by the 2021 Marshall Fires get back to pre-fire condition & make them safe for habitation.
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Smoke Testing
Services in
California
Smoke Testing
Services in
California
Services in
California
California’s climate, geography, and wind patterns make it one of the most wildfire-prone states in the U.S. In 2025, massive wildfires devastated areas in and around Los Angeles. M.A.R.S. Environmental is helping California homeowners recover after the devastation.
Smoke Testing Process
Obtaining post-fire testing services is simple here at M.A.R.S. Environmental with these 3 easy steps:
1
Initial Consultation
1
Initial Consultation
Contact us to explain your situation and discuss potential smoke damage.
2
On-Site Testing
2
On-Site Testing
Our technicians conduct extensive testing using specialized equipment.
3
You receive a detailed report outlining
3
You receive a detailed report outlining
Test findings, visual documentation, resources and more.
Wildfire or Urban Fire?
The type of fire that hits your home can affect if insurance covers your damages & how those damages are remediated. M.A.R.S. Environmental can help with both types of fire incidents.
How to Know if Your Smoke Contamination
Is Still a Problem
Persistent smoke odor
throughout your home
Black or gray soot residue
on surfaces and furniture
Spiderweb-looking soot
tags comprised of stuck-together particles
Increased allergy
symptoms, respiratory issues, or headaches
Discoloration on walls,
ceilings, or HVAC vents
Oily film or sticky residue
on windows and countertops
If you’re worried that your smoke damage was not properly treated, contact us for testing.
Types of Smoke and Soot Testing We Perform
To provide a thorough assessment of your home’s post-fire contamination, M.A.R.S. Environmental offers a range
of advanced tests, including but not limited to:
of advanced tests, including but not limited to:
Cyanide Testing
Cyanide Testing
Heavy Metal Testing
Heavy Metal Testing
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Analysis
VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Analysis
Formaldehyde Testing
Formaldehyde Testing
Lithium Testing
Lithium Testing
Combustion Byproduct Testing
Combustion Byproduct Testing
Why Choose
M.A.R.S.
Environmental?
Initial Consultation
Initial Consultation
We work with your insurance and help navigate claims
We work with your insurance and help navigate claims
We’re with you throughout the entire process from a consultation to litigation if necessary
We’re with you throughout the entire process from a consultation to litigation if necessary
Our detailed reports explain the tests we performed, what the results mean, and what steps to take next
Our detailed reports explain the tests we performed, what the results mean, and what steps to take next
Certifications
and acCreditations
Certifications
and acCreditations
and acCreditations
M.A.R.S. Environmental holds multiple industry-leading certifications, demonstrating our expertise in post-fire damage assessments:
ACAC Certified Fire and Smoke Inspector
ACAC Certified Fire and Smoke Inspector
Technician Certified in Fire and Smoke Damage Assessment
Technician Certified in Fire and Smoke Damage Assessment
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
NRPP Certified
NRPP Certified
AARST Member – Member of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists.
AARST Member – Member of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists.
State-Licensed Asbestos Inspectors
State-Licensed Asbestos Inspectors
Smoke & Soot Testing Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ)
As soon as possible! Smoke and soot can settle quickly into surfaces, making cleanup harder the longer you wait.
You can clean it yourself however to limit risk of exposure to toxigenic chemicals it is highly recommended to use professional remediation.
Certain regulations state that you can’t return/begin cleaning your home until the surrounding area is cleaned to prevent toxins from continuously being brought in the air
Areas We Service
M.A.R.S. Environmental provides smoke and soot testing services to homeowners across wildfire-prone areas in Colorado and California. Specific areas in Colorado include:
- Anthem
- Arvada
- Boulder
- Brandywine
- Brighton
- Broadlands
- Broomfield Country Club
- Central Park/ Stapleton
- Commerce City
- Cotton Creek
- Country Estates
- Erie
- Five Points
- Golden
- Highland
- Jefferson Park
- Lafayette
- Legacy Ridge
- Longmont
- Louisville
- North Park
- McKay Landing
- Northglenn
- Reunion
- Sloans Lake
- Stratford Lakes
- Superior
- Thornton
- Westlake Village
- Westminster
- 115th and Kendall
