Persistent Odor? We Eliminate It at the Source, Not Just Mask It.

Professional odor removal typically ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the odor source, the size of the affected area, and the treatment method required. Smoke and decomposition odors that have penetrated structural materials cost more because they require thermal fogging, ozone treatment, or hydroxyl generation -- not just surface cleaning. Fides Restoration provides a free assessment to identify the source and give you a clear scope before work begins.

Most odor removal jobs take 1 to 3 days. Simple odors in a single room may be resolved in one treatment cycle. Severe smoke, decomposition, or pet odors that have saturated drywall, insulation, or subflooring may require multiple treatment cycles and removal of affected materials. Our OCT-certified team verifies odor elimination before closing the job -- we do not mask odors, we eliminate them at the source.

Yes -- when the source is properly identified and treated. The key is finding where the odor originates and treating the affected materials directly. Surface-level sprays and air fresheners only mask the problem temporarily. Professional odor control uses thermal fogging, ozone generators, and HEPA air scrubbers to break down odor molecules at the molecular level. If porous materials are too saturated, they are removed and replaced.

Professional odor removal handles smoke and fire odors, mold and mildew smells, pet urine and waste, decomposition odors from unattended deaths, cooking odors embedded in surfaces, chemical and fuel spills, and sewage backups. Each type requires a different treatment approach. Our OCT-certified team assesses the source and selects the right combination of equipment and techniques for complete elimination.

Retail products like sprays, candles, and plug-in deodorizers only cover up the smell -- they do not address the molecules causing the odor. Baking soda, vinegar, and household cleaners cannot penetrate drywall, subflooring, or insulation where odor compounds are trapped. Professional equipment like ozone generators and thermal foggers reach into materials at a molecular level. Without treating the source, the odor always returns.