Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
Sewage cleanup
ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
Get your free estimateTrusted Fire Damage Restoration for Tampa Homeowners
A fire leaves behind more than charred walls. It lingers as smoke that settles into drywall, soot that coats every surface, and water from the fire department’s hoses that pools under flooring and behind baseboards. Fire Damage Restoration in Tampa means addressing all three at once, because they compound each other within hours. We’ve been doing this work since 2006, and we answer the phone with a live person around the clock. If your home in Seminole Heights, Westchase, or anywhere across Tampa just went through a fire, call (850) 828-8896. We’ll walk you through the first steps before dawn if that’s when you need us.
What matters in those first hours is speed and precision. The smoke damage you see is only part of what needs attention. Water from the fire response is working its way into places you can’t see, and that moisture starts a second clock running. Our technicians arrive with shoe covers and drop cloths already on the truck, a written price ready before any work begins, and the training to separate what can be saved from what needs to go.
Fire Damage Restoration Company
Fire Damage Restoration Company work is what we do at Tidemark Water Damage Tampa, and it starts with a full assessment of what the flames, smoke, and suppression water actually did to your home. Most Tampa homeowners call us after a kitchen fire, an electrical panel event, or a chimney/space heater incident, and the damage is almost never limited to where you can see the burn. Soot migrates through ductwork. Smoke penetrates fabrics and insulation. Water from the response saturates floors and wicks into drywall. A full Fire Damage Restoration in Dunedin or Tampa typically runs between $3,500 and $12,000 depending on square footage, the materials affected, and how far soot and water traveled. You’ll see that number in writing before we touch anything.
Assessment and Written Scope
We document the full path of the event: flame zone, smoke zone, and water zone. The written scope lists every material we plan to clean, seal, replace, or dry, with line-item pricing you can follow. Nothing gets added without your approval.
Board-Up and Stabilization
If the fire compromised windows, doors, or sections of roof, we secure the envelope immediately so weather, pests, and intruders stay out. In Tampa’s afternoon thunderstorm season, this step matters more than most people realize at 2 a.m.
Restoration work we handle
Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Restoration requires treating the residue that traveled far beyond the flames. Smoke particles are microscopic and charged, which means they bond aggressively to walls, ceilings, fabrics, and the inside of your HVAC system. In Tampa homes, where central air runs nearly year-round, smoke spreads through ductwork faster than in most climates. The cost for smoke damage restoration in Tampa runs roughly $2,200 to $8,500, depending on how many rooms are affected and whether duct cleaning and contents cleaning are included. The sooner surfaces are treated, the more we can restore rather than replace.
Surface and Structural Cleaning
We use professional-grade equipment and cleaning agents selected for each surface type: painted drywall, wood trim, tile, and textiles. The goal is to remove the residue without driving it deeper, which is why the order of operations matters as much as the products.
Duct and Content Treatment
Smoke inside your HVAC means the smell returns every time the system cycles. We inspect and clean ductwork and treat soft contents like upholstery, curtains, and clothing using methods matched to the material.
Fire Damage Repair
Fire Damage Repair is the structural piece: replacing burned framing, drywall, flooring, and cabinetry, then matching texture and paint so repairs don’t announce themselves. In Safety Harbor and across Tampa, where many homes are block construction with wood trusses, the repair scope often includes truss evaluation, electrical verification, and moisture correction from firefighting water before reconstruction can begin. Repair costs in Tampa typically run between $4,000 and $18,000, driven by how much framing was compromised and whether permits are required. We coordinate directly with your insurance adjuster and provide photo documentation at every stage.
Structural Replacement
We cut out charred and weakened material, verify the surrounding framing is sound, and rebuild with code-compliant materials. In Tampa, this often means working around older construction details common in bungalows and mid-century homes.
Finish Matching
Texture matching is where repair work shows its quality. We take care to match existing orange peel or knockdown textures, trim profiles, and baseboard details so the repaired area blends with the rest of the room.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Fire Damage Cleanup is the physical removal of debris, charred contents, and contaminated materials. It is the unglamorous first step that determines how well everything after it goes. In a Pinellas Park or Tampa home with kids and pets, cleanup also means being careful about what gets tracked through the house. Shoe covers go on at the door. Drop cloths cover floors before the first bin comes in. Cleanup in Tampa generally costs $1,800 to $6,000 depending on the debris volume, whether demolition is needed, and how far soot spread from the fire source.
Debris Removal and Demolition
We remove unsalvageable materials carefully, section by section, so dust and soot don’t get redistributed into clean rooms. Any item with a question mark gets documented and discussed with you before it leaves the house.
Content Sorting and Inventory
We separate items into categories: cleanable, restorable, and non-salvageable. You get a written inventory with photos. This documentation is also what your adjuster needs to process a contents claim accurately.
Smoke Odor Removal
Smoke Odor Removal is the most stubborn part of fire restoration, because smoke odor molecules embed themselves into porous materials and recirculate through air movement. It is not a single treatment; it is a sequence. In Tampa, where humidity keeps materials slightly damp, odor removal requires addressing the moisture first. Smoke odor removal in Tampa typically runs $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the square footage treated, the severity of the odor, and whether contents or ductwork are included. Our goal is for the house to smell like nothing, not like a product masking something.
Ozone and Thermal Fogging
We use professional-grade odor neutralization methods appropriate for the materials and the space, always following manufacturer and safety guidelines. These treatments reach places physical cleaning cannot.
Sealing and Encapsulation
In some materials, sealing is the only way to lock in what cannot be physically removed. We identify those surfaces during assessment and use sealing products designed for fire restoration, not generic paint primers.
Fire and Water Damage Restoration
Fire and Water Damage Restoration is the reality of almost every residential fire, because the water used to suppress the flames creates a second damage event. In Tampa, where slab foundations are common, water pools against base plates and wicks into drywall fast. What starts as a kitchen grease fire becomes a soaked ceiling, saturated walls, and standing water under cabinets. Combined fire and water restoration in Tampa typically runs $5,000 to $20,000, with water extraction and drying adding roughly $1,800 to $4,000 to the fire scope. We treat both events in one coordinated plan.
Extraction and Drying
We use Dri-Eaz extraction and drying equipment to remove standing water and dry the affected structure to documented moisture levels. The goal is to stop secondary damage before it becomes mold or rot.
Coordinated Restoration Sequence
Fire repairs and water drying move on different timelines. Our sequence is: extract, dry, clean soot, repair structure. Doing those in the wrong order is how six-week projects become six-month projects.
Soot Removal
Soot Removal is the careful cleaning of the fine black residue that settles on every horizontal and vertical surface after a fire, and it is not like wiping down a dusty shelf. Soot is oily, acidic, and fine enough to migrate into paint and fabric. Wiping it with a household cloth smears it and presses it deeper. In Tampa, soot removal inside a typical home costs $1,200 to $4,500, depending on the affected square footage and surface types. Our technicians are IICRC-credentialed and use professional-grade cleaning methods matched to the chemistry of the soot and the material underneath.
Surface-Specific Cleaning Protocols
Painted walls, ceilings, window glass, tile, and wood all respond differently to soot. We select cleaning agents case by case, and we test in an inconspicuous spot before treating a full wall or ceiling.
HVAC and Vent Cleaning
Soot pulled through return vents coats ducts and blower components. We inspect and clean accessible HVAC components so the system doesn’t redistribute soot every time it cycles.
Brands We Service
Tidemark Water Damage Tampa is the restoration service for the Cedarwell Care Promise network, and we work with the equipment and standards that network is built on. We are credentialed through IICRC, RIA, and IFA, and our technicians operate Dri-Eaz drying and air-scrubbing equipment on fire and water restoration jobs across the Tampa area. That equipment matters: Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers and air movers are the professional standard for structural drying, and they give us the documented moisture readings insurers and adjusters want to see.
We also stock and work with professional-grade equipment from Phoenix, XPOWER, B-Air, and Injectidry. Whether your home needs a full fire restoration in Tampa or a targeted soot cleanup, the equipment on the truck and the certification behind it are what keep the job on schedule. If you have a different setup or a unique situation, we can still help; the assessment tells us what is needed, not the brand name.
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Visible soot on walls and ceilings beyond the burn area. Soot travels with air currents and settles far from the flame source. If you see soot in rooms that had no direct fire exposure, the smoke has moved through your home’s air paths. This is a sign the contamination is whole-house, not localized.
- A burnt smell that gets stronger when the AC runs. That means smoke residue is inside your ductwork or on the air handler. Every cycle pulls more of it through the house. It won’t dissipate on its own; it recirculates.
- Water stains or soft drywall near the fire area. Fire suppression water sits in wall cavities and under floors long after everything on the surface looks dry. Moisture left in place is the second clock: mold follows moisture in Tampa’s climate within 48 to 72 hours.
- Bubbling or discolored paint near the fire source. Heat weakens drywall and paint bonds even where flames didn’t reach. If paint is blistering or walls feel crumbly, the substrate has been heat-compromised and may need to come out.
- Yellowing on light fixtures, blinds, or fabric within days of the fire. This is soot deposition. It shows up late and covers surfaces you use every day. By the time it is visible, it’s also inside the fibers, and household cleaning makes it worse.
Our Process, Step by Step
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We talk, and we listen. Call (850) 828-8896 and a live person answers. We ask about the fire source, who has been in the house, and what your insurance company has told you so far. If it’s safe to be there, we schedule someone to walk the property.
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Assessment and written scope. A technician walks the home room by room and documents the flame zone, smoke path, and water migration with photos and moisture readings. Before anything is removed or cleaned, you get a written price for the full scope, line by line.
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Stabilization. If needed, we board up openings, tarp the roof, or shut off utilities to prevent further damage. This happens fast because Tampa weather and unsecured openings compound quickly.
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Extraction, drying, and soot cleaning. We extract standing water, set drying equipment, and begin soot and smoke cleanup in the correct sequence. Shoe covers and drop cloths protect the areas we are not working in, and floors are covered before equipment comes in.
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Repair, final cleaning, and photo documentation. We rebuild what needed to come out, complete odor treatment, and do a final cleaning. Before the crew leaves, we take photos of the cleaned spaces so you can see exactly what was done and how it was left.
How Much Does Fire Damage Restoration Cost in Tampa?
Fire damage restoration in Tampa runs a wide range because no two fires behave the same way, but here are the common scenarios we price every month: a small kitchen fire with soot cleanup and paint prep runs $2,500 to $5,000. A moderate fire with one affected room, some drywall replacement, duct cleaning, and odor treatment lands between $5,000 and $10,000. A large fire involving multiple rooms, structural repairs, full contents cleaning, and HVAC work runs $12,000 to $25,000 or more. Fire and water damage combined pushes toward the higher end because you are paying for two restoration processes at once.
What moves the price: square footage of affected areas, how far soot traveled through ductwork, whether flooring needs replacement, whether the framing was heat-compromised, and the age of the home. Older Tampa homes with plaster and lath add labor hours. Homes built with newer materials and simple floor plans move faster. The best way to avoid overpaying is to work with a company that writes the scope and price before work starts and does not change that number without sitting down with you first. That is exactly how we operate. Estimates are free, and the written scope is yours regardless of whether you hire us.
Our Service Area Near Tampa
We serve Tampa and the surrounding communities across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. That includes St. Petersburg, Riverview, Plant City, Wesley Chapel, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Lutz, New Port Richey, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, and Lake Magdalene. Most Tampa-area calls see a technician on site within a few hours, and we answer the phone 24/7. If you are in St. Petersburg, you can read more about our Fire Damage Restoration in St. Petersburg services. For Riverview homeowners, our Fire Damage Restoration in Riverview page covers that area specifically.
Serving Tampa, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Tampa area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Damage Restoration in Tampa
Fire damage restoration is the process of cleaning, drying, repairing, and deodorizing a home after a fire event so it is safe and comfortable to live in again. It includes soot removal, smoke odor treatment, water extraction from fire suppression, structural repair, and content cleaning. The work is sequenced carefully because soot, water, and odor each behave differently and interfere with each other if addressed in the wrong order.
Most Tampa fire restoration projects take between two and six weeks from initial assessment to final walkthrough. Small soot cleanup jobs with no structural damage can be done in under a week. Whole-house fires with structural rebuilds, content pack-outs, and insurance coordination can run three to four months when permits and adjuster approvals are involved.
In Tampa, fire damage restoration ranges from about $2,500 for small soot and odor jobs to $25,000 or more for multi-room structural restoration with water damage. The biggest variables are affected square footage, soot travel through ductwork, whether framing or flooring needs replacement, and whether fire suppression water saturated the structure. You get a written price before work starts, and that number does not change without your approval. Call (850) 828-8896 for a free estimate.
Yes. Our technicians hold IICRC, RIA, and IFA credentials, which are the industry benchmarks for water, mold, and fire restoration. The IICRC certification specifically covers fire and smoke restoration standards. That training is what allows us to identify what can be cleaned versus what genuinely needs replacement, which directly affects your final cost.
Yes. Our phone lines are answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fires do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. If you call at 2 a.m. from a house that just went through a kitchen fire, a real person picks up and starts getting a crew moving toward you.
Every fire restoration job we complete is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the restoration is not done right, we make it right. That means if something we cleaned, repaired, or rebuilt fails within a year, we return and correct it at no charge. The promise is simple, written, and applies to every job.
If it is safe to be in the house, move children and pets to a separate area or a relative’s home during active work. Do not try to clean soot yourself; wiping soot moves it deeper into surfaces. Remove any medications, important documents, and valuables if you are able. If you are not sure whether it is safe, stay out and wait for our assessment. Your safety comes first, and we’ll tell you honestly what areas can be entered.
Schedule Your Fire Damage Restoration Service in Tampa Today
If your Tampa home has been through a fire, the right next step is a thorough, honest assessment. Call (850) 828-8896 and a live person will answer. We’ll schedule a walkthrough, write the scope, and hand you a price in writing before any work starts. No pressure, no obligation. Whether the damage is from a small kitchen fire in Carrollwood or a larger event in Temple Terrace, we’ll treat your home the way we’d want ours treated. Shoe covers on. Drop cloths down. Every step explained.
Written by Rick Sumner, Owner at Tidemark Water Damage Tampa, serving Tampa and the surrounding area since 2006.