Adjusters do not need a lecture on CO2 pellets. They need to know what the scope covers, what it removes from the estimate, and what documentation lands in the file. This page answers those three questions for Carolina fire, smoke, mold, and storm losses.
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Dry ice blasting removes soot and char in place, so framing, sheathing, and masonry that would otherwise be line-itemed as tear-out and rebuild stay in the structure. On most fire claims the savings shows up as fewer demolition, disposal, and reconstruction line items rather than a cheaper cleaning line.
Because the process introduces zero water, there is no post-cleaning dry-out to schedule. That removes days of additional living expense and business interruption exposure that follow chemical and pressure washing in Carolina humidity.
Every project ships with pre-loss condition photos, sectioned progress photos, moisture and surface readings where relevant, technician logs, and post-work clearance results. Scopes are written so an adjuster can map them to standard estimating line items without translation.
Work follows IICRC S500 and S520 protocols, EPA Lead-Safe practices where pre-1978 substrates are present, and OSHA confined-space and PPE requirements. Third-party clearance testing is coordinated independently so the result is not self-certified.
| Claim type | What we scope | Sequencing note |
|---|---|---|
| Fire and smoke | Structural soot and char removal on framing, decking, joists, brick, and block; odor source removal ahead of sealing | Char removal exposes the sound wood beneath, which is what supports a repair-over-replace decision on load-bearing members. |
| Category 3 water / mold | Surface mold removal on framing, subfloor, and sheathing in crawlspaces, attics, and wall cavities after drying is complete | Sequenced after the drying phase so the dry process does not fight the dehumidification plan already on the file. |
| Hurricane and storm sequencing | Post-drying cleaning of contaminated framing on multi-trade losses across coastal NC and SC | Crews mobilize into a schedule already occupied by mitigation and reconstruction rather than requiring exclusive site access. |
| Commercial and industrial interruption | In-place cleaning of production equipment, weld cells, ovens, and conveyors without disassembly or media cleanup | Runs on weekends and shutdown windows, which is usually the difference between a covered interruption and none at all. |
Site walk with photo documentation, substrate testing, and a written scope tied to affected areas and quantities. Delivered in a format that maps to standard estimating platforms.
We review the proposed scope with the adjuster or the GC's estimator before mobilizing, including any repair-versus-replace positions the cleaning result would support.
Negative air containment, HEPA filtration, and CO2 monitoring where required. Daily progress photography by zone so the file shows work as it happened.
Post-remediation verification or clearance testing through an independent hygienist where the claim calls for it, plus a closeout package with photos, logs, and results.
It is a cleaning method, not a separate coverage category. Carriers reimburse it the same way they reimburse any soot, char, or mold removal labor on a covered loss. What matters is that the scope is documented, the quantities are defensible, and the result is verified — which is exactly what the closeout package provides.
Send us the loss type, structure, affected areas, and access constraints. We return a written scope with affected quantities and a not-to-exceed number so the estimator can place it against the appropriate cleaning line items rather than inventing one.
Frequently, on fire losses. Char removal reveals whether structural members are sound beneath the damaged layer. Documented before-and-after condition on framing is what allows a repair position to survive review instead of defaulting to tear-out.
An independent industrial hygienist, not REDI. We coordinate scheduling and deliver the result with the file. Self-certified clearance is not something a carrier should have to accept, and we do not ask them to.
Emergency response across North and South Carolina is available 24/7 at 980-355-2189, with assessments typically inside 24 hours and crews on site as soon as the mitigation sequence allows.
Loss type, method, and verified outcome on Carolina fire, mold, and storm claims.
Line-item ranges adjusters can benchmark against traditional remediation scopes.
Containment, blasting, HEPA capture, and post-remediation verification reporting.
Loss type, structure, affected areas, and access constraints are enough to start. Emergency mobilization across North and South Carolina is available 24/7.