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Fire damage restoration companies in Tampa: a consumer guide
What drives the cost, the public facts that apply locally, and which checks the Local Standard covers and which are left to you.
Updated · How assessment works
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What drives the cost
- Size and scope. More work, more materials, more labor.
- Materials and finish. Higher-end materials cost more up front and often last longer.
- Access. Tight access means smaller equipment and more hours.
- Permits and inspections. Ask whether fees are in the quote and who applies.
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Comparing quotes
Ask every business for line items on the same scope: labor, materials, equipment, permits and clean-up. Two quotes that look far apart often differ in one or two lines.
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Local facts
| Fact | Figure | Source | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home valueMedian value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077). | $420,400 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Homes built before 1990101,687 of 182,425 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built). | 55.7% | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Households in TampaOccupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003. | 166,278 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Atlantic hurricane seasonAn average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. | June 1 to November 30 | NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology | 1991–2020 climate period |
| Median year homes were builtHalf of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035). | 1985 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Owner-occupied homes83,683 of 166,278 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003). | 50.3% | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates | 2020–2024 |
| Tampa residentsPopulation estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place). | 413,554 | U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates | July 1, 2025 |
| Average summer highNormal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station Tampa International Airport (USW00012842), about 4 miles from the city center point. | 90.9°F | NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 | 1991–2020 normals |
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Choosing a business: what we check, what you check
What the standard checks
- Business identity confirmed
- Address confirmed
- Phone number reaches the business
- Website confirmed
- Minimum review volume
- Minimum average rating
What you check
- Quality of workmanship or design
- Prices or value for money
- Timelines
- Financial health or bonding
- Subcontractors
See Tampa fire damage restoration companies that meet the standard
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Questions
- What do these fire damage restoration companies in Tampa have to meet to be listed?
- A business is listed when it meets every published requirement. Each listing shows which requirements were met. We compared 11 fire damage restoration companies for Tampa. Paid placements never change the order.
- Are these fire damage restoration companies licensed?
- 11 of the 11 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
- Which of these fire damage restoration companies in Tampa has the best reviews?
- Restoration 1 of Tampa Bay has a 5.0 rating from 85 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
- Which of these fire damage restoration companies has the most reviews?
- Stanley Steemer, with 1248 (2021) (2021) public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
- How many quotes should I get for fire damage restoration companies in Tampa?
- Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.