Score each factor
| Factor | Lower end | Higher end | Your rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of use | A few events | Months or years of regular use | |
| Number of rooms affected | One room | Several rooms or whole unit | |
| Soft goods | A few removable items | Wall-to-wall carpet, upholstery, mattresses | |
| Air system involvement | No odor from vents | Odor appears when system runs | |
| Moisture or mold signs | None observed | Staining, softness or musty smell | |
| Building type | Detached with good airflow | Attached units with shared air paths | |
| Access and timing | Flexible schedule | Sale, inspection or turnover deadline |
How to use the rows
Cannabis odor jobs are rarely sized by square footage alone. A small unit with years of daily smoking and carpet throughout can be a bigger problem than a large house with a single smoking porch. The worksheet helps separate length of exposure from the surfaces involved.
Describe each row in your own words, not just a rating. For example, a note such as bedroom carpet smells strong near the window may mean more to a provider than the word high. Denver-area buildings differ widely in age and construction, so details like a finished basement, a swamp cooler or a shared riser are worth writing down.
Bring the worksheet to your first conversation. It keeps you from forgetting details and helps compare more than one set of recommendations on the same footing.
What your ratings may suggest
- IfMostly lower-end entriesSurface cleaning and laundering may be a reasonable first step; retest before adding more.
- IfSeveral higher-end entries in soft goods and roomsAsk about carpet, pad and upholstery decisions early, as these often drive the work.
- IfAir system or moisture rows are highAddress moisture and the air path before any odor treatment.
- IfA deadline is highPlan staged work and retesting rather than relying on a single quick treatment.
Details worth writing beside each rating
- The date use stopped, if known.
- Where the main smoking, vaping or growing took place.
- Whether windows or doors were usually closed.
- Any earlier cleaning, painting or treatment and what happened.
- Photographs of the worst areas.
Common questions
- Is there a number that converts this to a project size?
- No. The worksheet describes the problem; it does not predict cost or time. A provider's written scope does that.
- Can I share this with a landlord or buyer?
- Yes. It is a neutral description of factors, and sharing the same worksheet with every party keeps conversations on the same facts.
General information for the Denver area, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.