Gulfport fire damage cleanup

Fire losses we see in Gulfport

Older and historic homes in Gulfport absorb smoke into wood framing and plaster. Residue removal comes before odor treatment.

Gulfport is a small waterfront city on Boca Ciega Bay with an arts district, a historic casino ballroom, and older cottages. Helene's surge flooded low streets in 2024. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 11,796 residents in Gulfport. The median year of construction is about 1965, so a large share of the housing stock predates modern Florida Building Code wind and water standards. Low ground near the water in Gulfport has taken storm surge in recent hurricanes. Older housing in Gulfport often has aging supply lines, water heaters, and roofs that have been through several storms.

Before we arrive

• Wait for the fire department to release the scene.
• Leave soot alone. Wiping pushes it into surfaces.
• Stay away from outlets and appliances near the fire or the water.

Documentation for your insurer

Your policy decides what is paid. We give your adjuster photos, a written scope, and a record of board-up and cleanup. We are not a public adjuster and do not take over your claim.

Our fire and smoke process

1. Secure the building with board-up so it is closed to weather and entry.
2. Pull out the water from the hoses and dry walls, floors, and insulation.
3. Take out burned or heavily smoked materials that will keep smelling.
4. Deodorize at the end, never as a cover for residue, and only in empty spaces when ozone is used.
5. Photograph and document everything for your insurer.

Know your Gulfport property

Roughly 14% of housing units are held for seasonal or recreational use; owners are often out of state when a neighbor's fire sends smoke into a unit. About 25% of units are in buildings with 10 or more units, so smoke moves through corridors and shared HVAC. The Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey puts Gulfport at about 11,796 residents. The median home in Gulfport was built around 1965 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey); older homes often have older wiring and more layers of paint and finish for soot to bond to.

Also in Gulfport

• Water damage in Gulfport: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
• Mold remediation in Gulfport: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
• Storm damage in Gulfport: board-up, extraction, and drying after wind and flood.
• Emergency tarping in Gulfport: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
• Commercial restoration in Gulfport: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
• All services in Gulfport

Also serving nearby

• Bear Creek fire and smoke
• South Pasadena fire and smoke
• St. Pete Beach fire and smoke
• Treasure Island fire and smoke
• Pinellas County