Commercial & Residential
Fire Damage Assessment and Clearance
Independent assessment, smoke-pathway mapping, and a code-aligned remediation plan with verification criteria after a fire, for commercial buildings and campuses first and residential properties second.
We document the full extent of fire impact across a property, from a single home to a large building or campus. Our team maps smoke pathways, evaluates HVAC and concealed cavities, and produces a code-aligned remediation plan with verification criteria so owners, insurers, and remediators can move forward with confidence. As the independent expert, we assess and document; we are not the remediation contractor, which keeps our findings unbiased for your claim.
Commercial fire assessment
For commercial buildings and campuses, we document fire impact at building scale. We map smoke pathways across zones and floors, evaluate HVAC systems and concealed cavities, and produce a code-aligned remediation plan with verification criteria that owners, insurers, and remediators can act on. Clean zones are protected, and reopening is supported by clearance testing.
Residential fire and smoke assessment
For homes, we assess smoke, soot, and odor impact across the property, check the HVAC system and hidden cavities, and produce documented, code-aligned guidance. Independent documentation early protects both your home and your insurance claim, because our findings are unbiased by any remediation work.
What the assessment covers
- Forensic site walk with smoke-pathway mapping across zones and floors
- Targeted sampling of surfaces, air, and concealed cavities
- HVAC contamination evaluation including air handlers, returns, and ductwork
- Code-aligned remediation plan with clear scope and verification criteria
- Worker protection considerations and site controls
- Post-work clearance testing and post-occupancy verification
Fire and assessment questions
What does FixAIRx actually do?
We are an independent environmental-hygiene and large-loss consultancy. We assess and document fire, water, mold, and indoor-air-quality problems in commercial and residential buildings, and we write code-aligned remediation plans. We are the independent expert and claims-advocacy partner, not the remediation contractor, which keeps our findings unbiased.
How fast can mold start growing after water damage?
If wet or damp materials are dried within 24 to 48 hours of a leak or spill, in most cases mold will not grow (US EPA). After that window, mold can begin growing on damp, cellulose-rich materials like drywall, paper, and wood.
Should I use bleach to clean up mold?
The US EPA does not recommend bleach or other biocides as a routine practice for mold cleanup. For a small area on a hard surface, the EPA recommends scrubbing with detergent and water and drying completely. The key is removing the mold and fixing the moisture, not just killing it.
Do I need a mold test, and do you have to identify the type of mold?
When visible mold is present, sampling is usually unnecessary just to confirm you have mold (US EPA), and the CDC says it is not necessary to identify the species because all molds should be treated the same way for removal. Testing is most useful for defining the extent of a problem, clearance after remediation, or investigating an air-quality complaint.
Do I need a licensed assessor in Texas?
In Texas, a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) is the professional who formally assesses a property and writes the remediation protocol that a remediator then follows. We provide that independent assessment.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including Dallas, Plano, Lewisville, Frisco, Allen, Richardson, Carrollton, and Grapevine.
What should I do first after a fire?
Once the property is safe to enter, an independent fire-damage assessment maps smoke pathways, checks HVAC and concealed cavities, and produces a documented, code-aligned remediation plan. Getting independent documentation early protects both the building and your insurance claim.
Need an independent assessment?
Independent, documented, code-aligned. We assess and document; we are not the remediation contractor, which keeps our findings unbiased for your claim.