Split image showing cosmetic soot cleaning vs structural dry ice blasting

Fire Damage Restoration Costs: Structural vs. Cosmetic

Understand the difference between cosmetic cleanup and structural fire restoration costs. Acidic soot, thermal shock, and ‘State 0’ pricing.

Candle soot vs fire soot microscopy

Candle Soot vs. Fire Soot: Why They Leave Different Stains and Require Different Fixes

Candle soot is oily and sticks to surfaces differently than fire soot — and cleaning one the wrong way makes it worse. Learn what sets them apart so you don’t cause more damage trying to clean up.