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When a fire moves through your Houston home, the damage is never just the burn. It’s the soot pressed into drywall, the smoke that settles into carpet fibers and ductwork, and the water used to put the fire out, now pooled under your floors. Our Fire Damage Restoration in Houston requires understanding all four problems at once. Since 2006, Rick Sumner and the team at Tidemark Water Damage Houston have restored homes across Houston neighborhoods like Kingwood, Meyerland, and the Heights, following one standard: a written price before any work starts, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise behind every job. Call (325) 423-6800 any hour of the day and you’ll reach a real person who can get a crew to your door today.
Fire Damage Restoration Company
Fire Damage Restoration Company work means coordinating everything a house needs after a fire: board-up, water extraction, smoke and soot mitigation, odor control, and structural repair – under one roof, with one crew, in the right order. Fire and water don’t wait, and in Houston’s humidity, materials that stay wet a day too long invite mold into the conversation. Tidemark Water Damage Houston arrives with shoe covers and drop cloths already on the truck, walks the property with you before touching anything, and delivers a written scope and price so there’s no guesswork once cleanup begins. Most of our Fire Damage Restoration in South Houston jobs run between $2,800 and $9,500 depending on the square footage, the severity of the smoke, and whether water removal is also needed.
Assessment and Scope First
Before any equipment gets unloaded, our technicians map exactly where the fire traveled, where the water pooled, and where the smoke went – including inside walls and above ceilings. That assessment becomes a written scope of work. You approve the number before we begin, not after.
One Crew, Every Trade
You’re not calling a board-up company, then a water firm, then a separate contractor for the rebuild. Tidemark Water Damage Houston handles the full sequence in one pass. That means fewer days of disruption, fewer strangers in your house, and one point of contact from the first call to the final walkthrough.
Restoration work we handle
Smoke Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Restoration addresses the invisible part of a fire – the microscopic particles that drift far beyond the burned room and settle into every porous surface in your Houston home. In houses across Katy, Sugar Land, and Bellaire, we regularly find smoke residue in closets two rooms away from the fire, inside HVAC ducts, and pressed into the grain of wooden furniture. It’s not just smell; smoke residue is acidic and keeps eating at paint, metal, and fabric long after the flames are out. Our technicians use professional-grade air scrubbers from XPOWER and B-Air, hydroxyl generators, and thermal fogging to neutralize smoke particles rather than just masking them. Smoke damage restoration in Houston typically runs $1,500 to $4,200, and every job starts with a written quote.
HVAC and Duct Smoke Penetration
Houston homes run their AC most of the year, which means the HVAC system actively distributes smoke through the house during and after a fire. We inspect and clean ductwork, replace filters, and treat the blower compartment so the system stops recirculating the fire. This step is missed by most crews, and it’s why smoke smell returns months later.
Soft Goods and Upholstery
Curtains, sofas, rugs, and clothing hold smoke differently than hard surfaces do. We identify what can be cleaned and deodorized, what needs specialty dry cleaning, and what is beyond saving – and we tell you plainly, with itemized notes so you can file a complete insurance claim.
Fire Damage Repair
Fire Damage Repair is the structural side of the restoration – replacing burned drywall, reinforcing compromised framing, re-roofing damaged sections, and bringing every affected system back to code. In Houston, fire repair also means accounting for the damage water did while suppressing the fire: swollen baseboards, warped subfloor, and saturated insulation above the ceiling. Tidemark Water Damage Houston coordinates the repair phase after mitigation is complete, with the same written-price standard applying to every sheet of drywall and every foot of baseboard. Repair costs in the Houston market commonly land between $3,000 and $12,000, driven mainly by how much framing the fire touched and whether the roof or slab is involved.
Structural Dry-Out Before Rebuild
You cannot hang new drywall over wet studs. We use moisture meters and Dri-Eaz drying systems to bring framing down to a stable moisture content before any rebuilding starts. In Houston’s humid air, this step takes discipline. Skipping it is how you end up with mold behind a brand-new wall.
Code-Compliant Rebuild
Houston building codes have changed since many older homes were built. Our repair crews rebuild to current code – smoke detectors, egress, electrical grounding – not just to “how it was before.” That matters when it’s time to sell the house or close out a permit.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Fire Damage Cleanup is the physical removal of burned material, charred contents, and contaminated debris – the first thing that has to happen before any restoration can start. It’s also the messiest phase, and it’s where a crew’s habits show. Our technicians lay drop cloths from the entry point to the work zone before a single bag of debris comes out. They ask before moving furniture, tag any item that needs to be kept for insurance, and photograph everything before, during, and after. Fire damage cleanup in Houston homes typically costs between $1,800 and $5,600, depending on how much material must be removed and how far debris traveled through the house.
Content Inventory and Pack-Out
Items that survived the fire still need to be documented, cleaned, and stored if repairs are extensive. We inventory salvageable contents room by room, photograph each item, and pack them out in a way that mirrors exactly where they came from. When the house is ready, everything goes back to the same spot.
Debris Removal and Disposal
Burned drywall, insulation, carpet, and damaged furniture are removed and disposed of under Houston environmental guidelines. We separate what is being kept for insurance, what is being disposed of, and what needs special handling – like melted synthetics or scorched electronics – and we share that list with you before anything leaves the property.
Smoke Odor Removal
Smoke Odor Removal is what makes a house feel like a home again. You can replace drywall and repaint every ceiling, but if smoke odor is living in the HVAC system, the attic insulation, and the subfloor, the house will announce the fire every time the AC kicks on. Our Houston crew attacks odor at the source: hydroxyl generators for hard surfaces, thermal fogging to penetrate walls and cabinetry, and Injectidry systems to flush smoke from wall cavities without tearing everything open. Smoke odor removal runs $900 to $3,400 in Houston, and we explain exactly which method applies to your house before we start.
Thermal Fogging for Deep Penetration
Smoke particles work their way into the pores of paint, wood, and drywall. Thermal fogging uses a heated deodorizing fog that expands into those pores and neutralizes the particles where they sit. It reaches places scrubbing and spraying cannot, and it’s a standard step on any job where smoke traveled through the structure.
Ozone and Hydroxyl Treatment
For stubborn odor in fabrics and closed spaces, we use hydroxyl generators rather than ozone in occupied homes – hydroxyl is safe for people, pets, and plants, and our crews know how to run it while the family is home. For unoccupied spaces with severe odor, ozone treatment can be used with clear safety protocols and proper ventilation windows.
Fire and Water Damage Restoration
Fire and Water Damage Restoration is the reality of nearly every house fire: the fire is the headline, but the water is the second act. A fire hose delivers hundreds of gallons into a home in minutes. That water ends up under flooring, inside wall cavities, and wicking up drywall. In Houston, where the air already carries heavy moisture, the window to dry everything out before mold appears is measured in days, not weeks. Tidemark Water Damage Houston runs fire mitigation and water extraction in the same shift, with IICRC-certified technicians using the same Dri-Eaz and Injectidry equipment we trust on our home restoration projects. Combined fire and water restoration in Houston usually lands between $4,000 and $14,000.
Simultaneous Extraction and Mitigation
While one team removes charred material, another extracts standing water and sets drying equipment. This saves the subfloor, the framing, and the timeline. Treating fire damage while water sits only guarantees a second disaster – and a second invoice.
Mold Prevention Protocol
After extraction, we treat affected cavities with antimicrobial agents, monitor drying with moisture meters until readings stabilize, and document the entire dry-out. This is the same standard we apply to our Fire Damage Restoration in Houston jobs. It is the difference between a house that’s actually restored and a house that has a hidden problem ticking behind the drywall.
Soot Removal
Soot Removal is precision work. Soot is oily, acidic, and incredibly fine – one wrong wipe presses it deeper into the surface and makes the stain permanent. The method changes by surface: dry chemical sponges for drywall, vacuum-and-spray sequence for wood trim, ultrasonic cleaning for blinds and contents. Our technicians are credentialed through IICRC and RIA, which means they’ve trained on exactly these material-by-material protocols. Soot removal in Houston homes typically runs $800 to $2,900 depending on how far soot spread and how many surfaces it landed on.
Dry Sponge Method for Porous Surfaces
Drywall, plaster, and flat paint need a dry chemical sponge, not a wet rag. Water drives soot deeper into the surface and spreads the stain. We open each sponge face once, wipe in one direction, and never scrub – that’s the difference between a clean wall and a shadow that shows through the new paint.
Ultrasonic Cleaning for Contents
Blinds, light fixtures, dishes, tools, and hard contents go through ultrasonic tanks that pulse soot off at a microscopic level – far more effectively than hand-wiping. Every item is photographed, inventoried, and returned to its original room. This is part of why the cleanup photo we share before leaving actually matters: you can see what was saved.
Brands We Service
We run XPOWER air movers and air scrubbers on nearly every fire job because they move a lot of air quietly, and quiet matters when there are kids home all day. We also use B-Air equipment for large-volume spaces like open-plan living areas and attached garages. These are the same professional machines used by leading restoration specialists across Houston. Whether your home has a brand name fire suppression system, a specific HVAC setup, or older plaster walls, our crews are trained to work around what’s there. If you have a Carrier, Trane, or Lennox HVAC system that pulled smoke during a fire, we know exactly where to inspect and how to clean it without damaging the unit.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Smoke smell that worsens when the AC runs. Your HVAC system picked up smoke particles during the fire and is now circulating them through every room. Continuing to run the system spreads contamination and makes the eventual cleanup larger and more expensive.
- Yellowing or staining on walls and ceilings. Smoke residue oxidizes over time, and what was invisible in the first week becomes a yellow-brown stain by week three. The sooner soot is removed, the more likely the surface can be saved rather than replaced.
- Water or dampness under flooring around the fire area. Firefighting water pools under floors and against framing. In Houston’s climate, that moisture starts growing mold within a few days. A moisture meter can confirm what you’re feeling underfoot – and tell us where the water actually went.
- Rusting on metal surfaces near the fire. Acidic soot attacks metal fast. Door hinges, light fixtures, and appliance housings near the burn will start showing rust or pitting within weeks. That’s chemical damage, not cosmetic – and it spreads.
- Electrical flickering or outlets that smell warm. Heat can compromise wiring insulation even in areas that didn’t burn directly. Any odd electrical behavior after a fire needs a professional look before the house is safe to occupy fully.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Initial call and emergency response. You call (325) 423-6800 and speak to a real person, day or night. We ask what happened, what’s still wet, whether the power is off, and whether the family is staying somewhere tonight. From there, we dispatch a Houston crew with the right equipment loaded before they leave the lot.
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Walkthrough and written scope. A technician walks the property with you or your insurance adjuster, wearing shoe covers and using a moisture meter, a thermal camera, and a soot pH test to map the full scope of damage. You get a written price before any work begins. No exceptions.
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Mitigation and extraction. Charred debris comes out, standing water is extracted, and drying equipment goes in. We use Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers, XPOWER air movers, and, where water is trapped in walls, Injectidry systems to pull moisture out without tearing everything open. The property is monitored with daily moisture readings.
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Cleaning, deodorization, and content handling. Soot is removed surface by surface, HVAC is cleaned, and odor is treated with hydroxyl or thermal fogging. Contents are inventoried, cleaned, and either packed out or returned, depending on the scope of repair. Photos are taken at every stage, including the final one.
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Repair and final walkthrough. Drywall, paint, flooring, and any structural work is completed to current Houston code. Before we leave, we share a photo of the clean-up, walk the house with you against the original written scope, and activate your 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not right, we make it right.
How Much Does Fire Damage Restoration Cost in Houston?
A typical Fire Damage Restoration - Galena Park job runs $2,800 to $9,500, with the broad range coming down to a few things: how far the fire actually spread, how much water the fire department used, whether HVAC and ductwork are involved, and what the home is made of. Plaster walls hold smoke differently than drywall. Two-story homes trap smoke in stairwells and attics in ways single-story homes don’t. So a small kitchen fire in a Meyerland ranch may cost $2,200 for soot cleanup and deodorization, while a garage fire in a two-story Cypress home with water in the subfloor can push $11,000.
What affects your price: square footage affected, surface types, extent of smoke penetration, whether water extraction is needed, and whether contents require pack-out and cleaning. What doesn’t affect your price with us: the time of day you call, whether you’re filing insurance, or how urgent your situation is. You get the same written scope and the same crew standards at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. Our free estimate includes the full walkthrough, moisture readings, and an itemized written quote – no hidden line items, no surprise final invoice.
Our Service Area Near Houston
Tidemark Water Damage Houston serves the greater Houston area, including Fire Damage Restoration in The Woodlands to the north, Fire Damage Restoration in Pearland to the south, plus League City, Pasadena, Tomball, Mission Bend, Deer Park, Fresno, South Houston, Aldine, and Four Corners. Most locations inside the Beltway get a crew on site within 60 to 90 minutes, with outer areas like The Woodlands and Tomball running closer to two hours depending on traffic.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Damage Restoration in Houston
Fire damage restoration is the full process of returning a fire-damaged home to safe, livable condition. It includes debris removal, soot and smoke cleanup, odor neutralization, water extraction from firefighting efforts, structural repair, and content cleaning. A properly restored home should show no visible smoke damage, no lingering odor, and no hidden moisture behind walls.
Most Houston fire damage restoration projects take between 5 and 14 days from first call to final walkthrough. Small kitchen fires limited to one room may be done in 3 to 5 days. Whole-home fires with structural damage and extensive water can run 3 to 6 weeks. Your written scope will include a day-by-day timeline, not just a vague estimate.
Our Fire Damage Restoration - Pasadena jobs in the Houston market typically run $2,800 to $9,500, with most landing between $4,000 and $7,500. Soot cleanup alone is usually under $3,000, while combined fire and water restoration with structural repair can exceed $12,000. Call (325) 423-6800 for an exact quote – your estimate is free and covers the full written scope.
Yes. We inspect and clean all HVAC brands, including older Carrier, Trane, and Lennox units. Smoke travels through ductwork in any home regardless of the system’s age, and older units often need more thorough inspection because their duct seals have loosened over time. Our technicians document every step and share photos so you can see the cleaning was done properly.
Yes. We answer the phone 24/7, and our Houston crews are available for same-day emergency response. Calls are never routed to a voicemail or a callback queue. A real person answers, asks the right questions, and gets a crew dispatched to your home, typically within 60 to 90 minutes inside the Beltway.
Every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the restoration is not done right, we make it right. That promise applies to smoke odor, soot removal, the structural repair, the dry-out – everything in the written scope. If something surfaces within a year that was part of our work, we return and fix it.
If it’s safe, turn off the HVAC system so smoke stops circulating. Don’t wipe or scrub any soot-covered surfaces – that presses the soot in deeper and makes permanent stains more likely. Move kids and pets to a clean, quiet room or to a family member’s home during the active cleanup. And keep your insurance adjuster’s phone number handy; we coordinate directly with them and provide photo documentation for your claim.
Schedule Your Fire Damage Restoration Service in Houston Today
A fire in your Houston home doesn’t get better by waiting. Call (325) 423-6800 now and speak with a real person who can tell you exactly what happens next, what the price looks like, and when a crew can be at your door. Your estimate is free, your written scope comes before any work starts, and your home is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right.
Written by Rick Sumner, Owner at Tidemark Water Damage Houston, serving Houston since 2006.