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FIRE NEARBY?

Wondering what it
left behind?

Your space may look clean. Fire and smoke particles may still be present.

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No kit to wait for • Prepaid expedited shipping • Results within 5 business days of lab receipt
BECAUSE SOME THINGS
SHOULDN’T BE LEFT TO SIGHT ALONE.
INVISIBLE
CONTAMINANTS.
REAL RISKS.
WHY TEST?

A nearby fire can leave more than you can see.

Fire and smoke can carry tiny particles beyond the immediate fire area. These particles may settle on surfaces inside nearby homes and offices.

AfterFire Test helps you check selected areas for fire- and smoke-related particles such as ash, char and soot, even when there is no obvious visible damage.

WHAT PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCIES SAY

EPA: Wildfire smoke can enter a home even when the fire itself is not threatening the property, including through ventilation systems and small openings around windows and doors. EPA also warns that ash deposited on indoor surfaces can become airborne again during cleanup.

Los Angeles County Public Health: Even when there is no visible soot or ash, the County notes that surface evaluation can help determine whether significant soot or ash intrusion occurred.

Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Clean modern kitchen with smoke from a nearby fire visible outside
FIRE AND SMOKE PARTICLES CAN TRAVEL BEYOND THE FIRE AREA
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Check where you're concerned

Choose the area or areas in your home or office that you want to test.

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Independent laboratory results

Your sample is analyzed by an independent laboratory and results are sent directly to you.

HOW IT WORKS

Testing your space is simple.

No kit to wait for. Choose your test, follow the collection instructions sent after your purchase, and send your samples using the prepaid expedited shipping label.

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Choose your test
Select how many areas you want to check.
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Collect your samples
Follow the simple instructions provided after purchase using basic household materials that are commonly available.
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Send & get results
Prepaid expedited shipping. Results within 5 business days of lab receipt.
CHOOSE YOUR TEST

Choose how many areas you want to check.

Start with one area of concern, compare two areas, or check multiple areas for broader coverage.

All three options check for ash, char and soot. Simply choose how many areas you want to test.

FIRE & SMOKE RESIDUE CHECK

1 Location

For one specific area of concern.

$199
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Best for one specific spot you want to check.

BALANCED COVERAGE
HOME FIRE & SMOKE IMPACT CHECK

2 Locations

Compare two areas for a clearer picture of your home.

$329
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A good choice when you want more than one point of comparison.

EXPANDED HOME FIRE & SMOKE IMPACT CHECK

4 Locations

Check multiple areas for broader coverage throughout your home.

$599
CHOOSE 4 LOCATIONS →

For checking several areas throughout your space.

OPTIONAL: EXPANDED DUST & PARTICLE PROFILE — ADD-ON

Learn what else was found in your sample.

Go beyond the fire-residue findings with a broader profile of other materials present in the same sample. Depending on what is present, findings may include soil or mineral particles, fibers, skin cells/dander, biological material, and other common indoor or outdoor dust components.

When selected, the add-on is applied to every sample included in your chosen test.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions before you test?

Simple answers about what the tests check for, how to collect your samples, and what happens after you order.

Each AfterFire Test checks the area you sample for ash, char and soot particles associated with fire and smoke.
Yes. Very small particles may be present on a surface even when there is no obvious ash, soot or visible staining. Testing can help identify fire and smoke-related particles that may not be noticeable to the naked eye.
Choose the 1-location test for one specific area of concern, the 2-location test if you want to compare two areas or have two areas of concern, or the 4-location test for broader coverage throughout your home.
No. After purchase, you receive simple, safe sample-collection instructions using basic materials typically found in most homes, so you can get started without waiting for a kit to arrive.
A prepaid expedited shipping label is provided. Follow the instructions, package your samples as directed, and send them to the laboratory.
Results are sent to you within 5 business days after your samples are received by the laboratory.
The Expanded Dust & Particle Profile — Add-On goes beyond the fire-residue findings with a broader profile of other materials present in the same sample. Depending on what is present, findings may include soil or mineral particles, fibers, skin cells/dander, biological material, and other common indoor or outdoor dust components. When selected, the add-on is applied to every sample included in your chosen test.
Possibly. Some smoke-damage claims may include coverage for necessary testing and sampling. Coverage depends on your policy, claim and insurer. AfterFire Test cannot determine eligibility or guarantee reimbursement. If you plan to seek reimbursement, keep your order receipt and laboratory results and contact your insurer for coverage requirements.
Yes. Fire and smoke particles can travel beyond the immediate fire area and settle on surfaces in nearby homes and buildings.
The test tells you whether fire- and smoke-related particles were identified in the areas you sampled. It is not a complete safety inspection and does not evaluate every possible fire-related hazard.
California has recently established standards addressing the investigation, testing and restoration of smoke-damaged homes after wildfires, reflecting increased recognition that fire impacts can extend beyond properties directly burned.
READY TO CHECK YOUR SPACE?

Choose the test that fits your concern.

Start with one area, compare two areas, or choose broader coverage throughout your home.

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No kit to wait for • Prepaid expedited shipping • Results within 5 business days of lab receipt