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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.
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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 soot and smoke particles can cause respiratory issues, cancer, and other diseases.

Loss in Home Value

Lingering smoke damage can decrease property value and make selling difficult.

Structural Damage

Soot and acidic residues continue to deteriorate walls, furniture, and HVAC systems if left untreated.

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 soot and smoke particles can cause respiratory issues, cancer, and other diseases.

Loss in Home Value

Lingering smoke damage can decrease property value and make selling difficult.

Structural Damage

Soot and acidic residues continue to deteriorate walls, furniture, and HVAC systems if left untreated.

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.

Smoke Testing
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

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.
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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

Contact us to explain your situation and discuss potential smoke damage.

2
On-Site Testing

Our technicians conduct extensive testing using specialized equipment.

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.

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How to Know if Your Smoke Contamination
Is Still a Problem

Set 2 (2)

Persistent smoke odor
throughout your home

Set 2 (3)

Black or gray soot residue
on surfaces and furniture

Set 2 (4)

Spiderweb-looking soot
tags comprised of stuck-together particles

Set 2 (5)

Increased allergy
symptoms, respiratory issues, or headaches

Set 2 (6)

Discoloration on walls,
ceilings, or HVAC vents

Set 2 (1)

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:

 Cyanide Testing

 Heavy Metal Testing

 VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Analysis

 Formaldehyde Testing

 Lithium Testing

 Combustion Byproduct Testing

Why Choose
M.A.R.S.
Environmental?

Initial Consultation

We work with your insurance and help navigate claims

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

Certifications
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

Technician Certified in Fire and Smoke Damage Assessment

EPA Lead-Safe Certified

NRPP Certified

AARST Member – Member of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists.

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