Post-Fire Protection: What Testing Options Are There After a Wildfire?
When a structure of wildfire strikes, the aftermath goes beyond the visible damage. Fire leaves behind a footprint of hazardous materials that may not be immediately obvious but can pose long-term health and safety risks. While the damage to the buildings and structures is clear, the dangers
Understanding the Risks: What Lurks After the Fire?
- Airborne Hazards: Combustion by-products like Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) linger in the air, impacting indoor air quality.
- Surface Contaminants: Soot, char, ash and heavy metals from burned materials can settle on surfaces, including furniture, walls, and floors.
- Water Contamination: Firefighting runoff and contaminated water sources can introduce harmful chemicals into the environment, further complicating the cleanup process.
These contaminants present long-term risks to the health of individuals and communities making it essential to properly assess and address any remaining environmental hazards. Here at Vert Environmental, we offer a comprehensive range of environmental testing to identify and address these potential hazards.
Environmental Testing Services We Provide
Environmental testing after a fire is essential for identifying these hidden hazards and ensuring the safety of your health and property.
Here's a quick reference table summarizing the testing options we offer, including both wildfire-specific and general testing services:
| Service Type | Tests Offered | Descriptions |
| 🔥Wildfire Testing Package (Pack of 3) | CBP Tape Lifts (EAA) | Identifies combustion by-products (soot, char, ash). |
| 🔥Wildfire Testing Package (Pack of 3) | Asbestos (TEM Wipes - LA Testing) | Detects asbestos contamination from fire-related exposure. |
| 🔥Wildfire Testing Package (Pack of 3) | Lead (Wipes - AIH) | Tests for lead contamination on surfaces. |
| Surface Contamination Testing | Asbestos | Identifies potential asbestos contamination on surfaces. |
| Surface Contamination Testing | Various Heavy Metals | Identifies heavy metal contamination (such as lead) on surfaces. |
| Surface Contamination Testing | Lithium | Identifies potential lithium contamination on surfaces. |
| Surface Contamination Testing | Combustion By-Products (Soot, Char, Ash) | Identifies potential CBP residues to assess fire-related contamination on all surfaces. |
| Air Testing | Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) | Comprehensive air testing for a wide range of VOCs (Library search of 90+ common VOCs) |
| Water Testing | Potability Testing | Analyzes water safety for drinking and household use by ensuring contaminants like Lead, Manganese, Nitrate, Nitrite, Turbidity, E.coli and Total Coliform aren't present. |
Why Post-Fire Testing is Critical for Your Health
By identifying harmful contaminants early, you can take immediate action to remediate any hazardous conditions and restore your property. Comprehensive testing ensures that you and your community can recover in a safe environment.
Discounts on Multi-Service Requests
Here at Vert Environmental, we offer additional discounts when multiple services are requested to keep costs down and make these critical services more accessible.
Our goal is to help you restore your property safely and efficiently while providing you with tailored recommendations for remediation.
Why Choose Us?
We understand the devastating and overwhelming impact of wildfires, and we are committed to helping you ensure that your property is safe and free from hidden hazards and damage. Our comprehensive environmental testing services offer peace of mind by identifying potential risks and providing guidance for safe remediation.
If you've recently experienced a wildfire or structural fire, don't wait for potential health problems to arise. Contact us today to schedule your post-fire environmental testing and take the first step toward securing a safe environment for your home or business.
