After nearby wildfire smoke or ash
We document affected surfaces, entry points, ventilation paths, and the areas where residue or odor is most noticeable.
2026 Spokane fire and smoke response
Fire & Smoke Testing in Spokane
Smoke, ash, and odor can affect a property even when flames never reached the structure. After the 2026 Spokane-area wildfires, we help owners and project teams decide what to document and where targeted testing may help. We also explain what the findings show and what they do not.
Common situations
Start with what happened.
We plan the testing around the property history and what you need to know.
After a structure fire
We set the inspection boundary to include adjacent rooms, contents, or areas outside the visibly burned space.
After cleaning or restoration
We evaluate the specific post-work questions we agree on with the owner or project team.
The visit
What the visit can include.
- Review the event, property use, cleaning history, and affected areas
- Document visible residue, odor patterns, and the paths smoke may have taken
- Choose targeted samples when they fit the project question
- Report observations, findings, limitations, and next steps
We agree on the inspection area and sampling plan with you before the visit.
The report
What you receive.
We tie each result to its location, method, timing, and purpose.
- Photographic and written observations in the agreed areas
- Sample results when testing is included
- A clear record for owners, contractors, businesses, and others on the project
Scope note: If the structure is unstable, actively burning, under an evacuation order, or has electrical or utility hazards, do not enter. Follow emergency and local-authority guidance first.
Fire & Smoke Testing FAQ
Questions before the visit.
Do I need testing if I cannot see soot?
It depends. Not every smoke concern requires sampling, but a lack of visible soot does not answer every question. The event history, odor, air paths, surfaces, and how you plan to use the result all matter.
Can testing declare a property safe?
No. An inspection or sample cannot guarantee that a property is risk-free. We document the conditions in the agreed scope and explain the limits of the findings.
Can you check work performed by a cleanup contractor?
We can discuss a post-work scope that covers the areas, surfaces, and questions that matter to the owner or project team. We set that scope before the visit.
Get started
Ask about fire & smoke testing for your property.
Tell us what happened and what kind of property it is. We will use that to plan the scope with you.