What's included
- Fire & cooking smoke odour
- Cigarette & cannabis smoke removal
- Musty basement diagnosis
- Hydroxyl & ozone treatment
- Duct and HVAC cleaning coordination
- Sealing of residual surfaces
- Pre-sale odour turnarounds
- Verified by re-entry smell test
Why the smell comes back
Odour molecules embed in porous surfaces — paint, drywall paper, carpet backing, the inside of ductwork — and re-release for years, especially in humidity. Any treatment that does not deal with those reservoirs is temporary by definition. The discipline is source removal first, chemical neutralization second, sealing third, and equipment last.
Cigarette and cannabis smoke, the pre-sale classic
Decades of smoking leave a nicotine film on every surface that off-gasses continuously. The fix is unglamorous and effective: degrease-wash ceilings and walls, clean or replace flooring, seal with a stain-blocking primer, repaint, and treat contents and ducts. We do these regularly for estates and pre-listing turnarounds — buyers notice within seconds of the front door.
Hydroxyl vs ozone, used correctly
Ozone works fast but the space must be vacated — it is harsh on people, plants, and rubber. Hydroxyl generators are slower but safe for occupied homes. We choose based on the situation and always finish with the honest test: does the space still smell after the equipment has been off for 48 hours, windows closed?
