Odor Removal & Deodorization in Forest Hills
A Forest Hills home that sat closed after a death, a pet problem or a long vacancy can hold odor in floors and walls. We start by removing the source, then address what lingers.
A lingering odor usually means contamination is still present somewhere in the structure or furnishings. We locate it, remove what cannot be saved, and use deodorizing equipment only after the source is gone.
Local considerations in Forest Hills
- Masking sprays and ozone do not remove the cause
- Ozone use, if any, is limited to unoccupied rooms
- HVAC system work is referred to an HVAC contractor
Local context in Forest Hills
Odor in a Forest Hills home often has a hidden source: a small animal that died in a wall or attic, a long-unused bathroom with a dry trap, pet urine in a rug pad, or residue left behind after a death that was cleaned only on the surface. Older houses with plaster walls and original wood floors can hold smells in places a quick look will miss. Masking sprays may help for an afternoon, but the smell returns.
We find the source, remove contaminated materials, and clean and treat the surfaces that remain. EPA guidance is that ozone can, at most, mask odors, should only be used in unoccupied spaces and is not a disinfectant, so it is never our first step. See pet urine odor removal and decomposition odor removal. If the cause is a plumbing trap or ductwork, we tell you which trade to call next.
For a step-by-step explanation of the process, safety precautions and what we hand to other specialists, see our main odor removal & deodorization page.
Specialized odor removal & deodorization in Forest Hills
Specific situations we handle here include decomposition odor removal, smoke odor removal, pet urine odor removal, sewage odor removal, and ozone & hydroxyl treatment.
Nearby, we provide the same service in Belle Meade, Oak Hill, Berry Hill, Brentwood, and Nashville, and anywhere else in Davidson County.