Residue, sequence, removals
Restoration follows the IICRC S700 standard: identify the residue, dry clean before wet, agents matched to the residue, removals of what fails the standard, ducts cleaned, surfaces sealed. Removals double as demolition for the rebuild, so the two scopes are coordinated rather than done twice.
Sealing before finishes
Framing in opened walls, subfloors, cabinet interiors and remaining drywall are sealed with shellac-based or dedicated odor-blocking primers before insulation, drywall and paint go on. Paint alone lets odor bleed through within months.
Verification
The structure is checked by smell with the house closed up and heated before finishes begin, because once the drywall is up the cavities are closed for good.
On the claim
Cleanup is itemized by square foot and method with removals listed, in the Xactimate estimate billed directly to your insurer on covered claims.
