Painting over soot is like putting perfume on a pig. Media blasting creates a cleanup job bigger than the original problem. Manual sanding will tie your whole crew up for weeks. Dry ice removes 100% of charred carbon and smoke residue from porous surfaces — wood, concrete, brick, and wiring — without adding a single drop of water. Insurance-billable. Available 24/7.
Soot is acidic. It doesn't just sit there — it actively degrades every surface it touches. The faster you act, the less you lose.
Every fire and smoke damage job is unique. We document every stage — before, during, and after — so you, your adjuster, and your restoration company can see exactly what was accomplished.
1,545 sq ft residential fire damage — soot and smoke removal from structural surfaces, framing, and HVAC. Completed as a subcontract for a regional restoration company. Fully insurance-billable.
Every other cleaning method creates a second problem. Dry ice solves the first one — completely — without creating another.
Water is the enemy of fire-damaged structures. It accelerates mold, warps wood, and saturates insulation. Dry ice introduces nothing — the CO₂ sublimates on contact, leaving the surface dry and ready for inspection or rebuild.
Soot and smoke penetrate deep into wood grain, concrete, and brick. Dry ice creates a thermal shock that dislodges embedded contaminants from within the material — not just off the surface.
Dry ice is non-conductive. We clean directly around electrical panels, wiring harnesses, and junction boxes without risk. No "dry out" period required — immediate re-inspection possible.
Dry ice blasting is a recognized remediation method accepted by major insurers. We document the job thoroughly — before/after photos, scope of work — so your claim is airtight.
Wire brushing and sanding remove material and weaken structural elements. Dry ice is non-abrasive — it removes only the contamination, leaving the substrate completely intact.
Speed matters after fire damage. Faster cleanup means faster re-occupancy and lower overall claim cost. We can be on-site within 24 hours and move significantly faster than manual methods.
From attic framing to basement slab, we handle the full scope of fire and smoke damage cleaning — in place, without disassembly.
Walls, ceilings, floor joists, and framing — remove soot and smoke staining from every structural element without damaging the substrate.
Clean wood framing down to bare, usable wood — eliminating the char layer and embedded smoke residue that causes ongoing odor and further degradation.
Smoke travels through HVAC and deposits soot throughout the system. We clean ductwork, air handlers, and mechanical systems — stopping odor recirculation at its source.
Non-conductive dry ice blasting cleans smoke residue from electrical components safely. We work directly around panels, boxes, and conduit without any moisture risk.
Remove soot from concrete slabs, block walls, and brick surfaces. Dry ice penetrates the pores to extract embedded contamination that wire brushing cannot reach.
Salvageable personal property, cabinetry, and furniture cleaned of smoke and soot. We work alongside your restoration team or directly with the property owner.
Alpine operates as a subcontractor, preferred vendor, or direct service provider — depending on how your project is structured.
We subcontract to SERVPRO, EcoDry, and many other independent restoration contractors throughout the Phoenix metro. We integrate into your workflow as a preferred subcontractor — one specialist, zero scheduling complexity, all documentation for the project record.
Every job includes scope documentation, before/after photography, and itemized reporting compatible with major claim management platforms. Less demo means lower claims — dry ice preserves what sanding destroys.
No restoration company involved? We handle the full scope directly — assessment, cleaning, and documentation. You get the same insurance-billable result without the middleman.
Adjusters and restoration PMs ask why dry ice — here's the answer.
Yes. Dry ice is non-conductive, non-abrasive, and introduces zero moisture. It's safe to use directly around electrical wiring, plumbing, and structural components. Unlike pressure washing, there's no risk of driving water into wall cavities or further damaging compromised materials.
Dry ice blasting removes the soot and carbonized residue that is the source of smoke odor — including material embedded deep in porous substrates like wood and concrete. Eliminating the physical source is the most effective long-term odor solution. Some jobs may require supplemental ozone or hydroxyl treatment for final odor neutralization.
Yes. Dry ice blasting is a recognized, insurance-accepted remediation method. We provide detailed documentation including scope of work, before/after photography, and itemized reporting. We work alongside adjusters and restoration project managers regularly.
We offer 24/7 emergency response throughout the Greater Phoenix area. Call (480) 256-8092 for immediate dispatch. We understand that time is critical — the faster soot and smoke damage is addressed, the less secondary damage (including mold) occurs.
Yes — this is one of our primary business relationships. We regularly subcontract to ServPro, Paul Davis, BELFOR, PuroClean, and independent restoration companies throughout Phoenix. We integrate into your workflow and provide all documentation needed for the project record.
Fire restoration projects typically range from $5,000 to $25,000+ depending on square footage, contamination level, and structural complexity. Our Sun Lakes, AZ job — a 1,545 sq ft residential property — came in well under typical industry pricing. Smaller chimney/fireplace soot jobs start around $800–$2,000. Because the work is insurance-billable, most homeowners pay little to nothing out of pocket. We provide a detailed scope and quote within hours of your call — at no charge.
No. Dry ice rates 1.5–2 on the Mohs hardness scale (out of 10) — softer than wood. The cleaning action is driven primarily by thermal shock and rapid sublimation, not abrasion. It removes soot and char without altering the substrate underneath — whether that's structural wood, brick, metal, wiring, or painted surfaces.
Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO₂) formed into small pellets approximately 3mm in diameter. The CO₂ used is reclaimed and recycled — a byproduct of industrial processes, not newly produced. On contact with a surface, it sublimates directly from solid to gas, expanding 800x in volume. No liquid phase. No residue. No moisture.
Minimal. Dry ice itself disappears entirely — it sublimates to CO₂ gas. What remains is only the contaminant removed: dislodged soot, char, and carbonized residue. This is swept or vacuumed in a single pass. Compare that to pressure washing, where soot-contaminated water saturates the structure, or media blasting, where blast media mixes with the contaminant and compounds the cleanup.
Available 24/7 throughout Maricopa County and surrounding areas for emergency fire and smoke damage response.
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