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 estimateFast, Reliable Fire Damage Restoration Across Selma
Fire damage restoration in Selma has to move fast but methodically. The 1950s-1970s ranch homes that fill this city don’t tolerate shortcuts, and neither do we. Our crews arrive in Selma from the Fresno office, usually within 60 to 90 minutes of your call. Rick Sumner and our team know exactly what a composition shingle roof and stucco exterior need after a fire here, because we’ve worked in these homes for years. Call (559) 354-1680 and a live person answers, day or night.
Why Tidemark Water Damage Fresno Is Selma’s Preferred Fire Damage Restoration Company
Selma homeowners call us because we write the price down before a single tool comes off the truck. That matters after a fire, when you’re already dealing with enough. Our techs are background-checked, uniformed, and credentialed through IICRC, RIA, and IFA. They put shoe covers on at the door and drop cloths down before equipment moves in. Your floors and furnishings are protected as a standard step, not an upsell.
We’ve restored fire-damaged homes across Selma, from the older blocks near Floral Avenue to newer developments and acreage properties on the outskirts. Each one starts with the same question: where did the smoke travel, and where did the water go? A tide mark is the line water leaves on a wall, and it’s the first thing our technicians look for on every job. In a Selma ranch, that water often finds the slab foundation under old linoleum, which means our drying plan has to account for hard-water corrosion in original galvanized plumbing. That’s the kind of local knowledge you don’t get from a franchise call center.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise means if it’s not done right, we make it right. Long after the crew leaves, that promise stands.
Independent, Not a Franchise
Tidemark Water Damage Fresno is independently owned and operated, working to the Cedarwell Care Promise. We don’t answer to a national office. We answer to Selma homeowners who need the job done correctly the first time.
Crews Who Respect Your Home
Quiet hours matter when there are kids napping. Lower-decibel settings during school hours and nap time are part of how we work. We use pet-safe products where there’s a choice, and we ask before we move or touch anything.
Restoration work we handle
Fire and Water Damage Restoration in Selma
Fire and water damage restoration in Selma almost always means dealing with both at once. The fire department uses water to knock down flames, and that water saturates drywall, flooring, and subflooring before we ever arrive. In a 1960s ranch off Floral Avenue, the thermal shock from firefighting can crack original galvanized supply lines, adding a plumbing failure to an already heavy job. We dry the burn damage and the water damage as one project, because they are one project.
Structural fire repair in Selma homes typically runs $4,800 to $18,000 depending on the size of the burn and what the fire damaged. Water extraction and drying after firefighting adds $2,200 to $7,500, especially when slab foundations or wall cavities are involved. You see the written number before we start, every time, with no surprises on the final invoice.
Drying Past the Tide Mark
Undried water inside a wall cavity will warp sheathing and stain drywall months after the crew leaves. We use Dri-Eaz air movers and Phoenix dehumidifiers to dry past the visible tide mark, not just to it. In Selma’s 100°F summers, wood dries fast on the surface but holds moisture deeper, and our meters tell us when it’s actually done.
The Written Scope Before Work Starts
Before any demolition, we walk the site with you. We name what gets removed and why. We name what gets protected and how. Then you get a written price. That’s the C.A.R.E. code: explain before acting.
Soot Removal in Selma
Soot removal in Selma homes requires more than wiping surfaces. Soot from a house fire is acidic and greasy, and it embeds into painted drywall, stucco texture, and HVAC ducting. In Selma’s winter Tule fog season, leftover soot behind walls reacts with persistent high humidity, causing ghost staining to reappear weeks after a superficial cleaning. Proper soot removal means containment first, then HEPA vacuuming, chemical sponge cleaning, and sealing.
Smoke odor removal in a Selma ranch typically runs $1,800 to $4,600 depending on square footage and how far the smoke traveled. Soot cleanup on ceilings and walls adds $1,400 to $3,200. Again, you see the written price before anyone picks up a sponge.
Containment Before Cleaning
We set negative air pressure and physical barriers before we start cleaning soot off anything. That keeps the soot from spreading into bedrooms and hallways that were never affected. In a 1960s ranch with a central hallway, this step is the difference between a contained job and a whole-house repaint.
Stucco Needs Antimicrobial Treatment
Selma’s stucco interiors trap soot in the texture. When Tule fog pushes humidity into the house, that soot reactivates and stains through new paint. We treat stucco with antimicrobials before sealing, so the stain doesn’t come back in January.
Trusted Brands We Service in Selma
We work with Dri-Eaz drying equipment, Phoenix dehumidifiers, and XPOWER air movers, the same professional-grade machines restoration specialists use nationwide. We stock common replacement parts locally for Selma customers, which means less waiting when emergency board-up or structural fire repair needs to move fast. Our techs know this equipment cold, and they run it correctly the first time.
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AfterCommon Fire Damage Restoration Problems We See in Selma Homes
- Under-dried composition shingle roof decking. After a fire damages the roof, water soaks the sheathing. If it’s not dried fully, the decking warps in Selma’s 100°F heat, and new shingles won’t re-seal over it.
- Skipped antimicrobial treatment on stucco interiors. Selma’s winter humidity reactivates soot staining behind walls if stucco isn’t treated before sealing. The stain shows up months after the job, and the homeowner blames the painter.
- Ignored galvanized plumbing near fire-damaged walls. Thermal stress cracks old supply lines during firefighting. If nobody inspects them, the next freeze bursts the pipe and you’re dealing with water damage on top of fire damage.
- Detached workshop and garage fires on acreage properties. Selma has a lot of these. The fire damage is often more contained, but the building is usually older, with wiring and structural issues that complicate the repair.
Pricing for Fire Damage Restoration in Selma, CA
What you pay depends on how much square footage burned, how much water the fire department used, and whether the smoke got into the HVAC. Here’s what Selma homeowners typically see:
- Fire and smoke cleanup: $2,800 to $6,500 for a contained kitchen or garage fire
- Full structural fire repair: $6,000 to $22,000 when roof framing, drywall, or flooring replacement is required
- Water extraction and drying after firefighting: $2,200 to $7,500 depending on slab involvement and wall cavities
- Smoke odor removal and sealing: $1,800 to $4,800 for a typical Selma ranch
- Emergency board-up: $700 to $1,900 depending on openings and roof tarping
The written price is yours before work starts. Call (559) 354-1680 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk the site with you, explain what needs to happen, and hand you a number in writing.
We Also Serve Cities Near Selma
Our crews serve Selma and the surrounding communities, including Fowler, Parlier, Kingsburg, and Reedley. If your fire damage is in one of these nearby cities, the same Fire Damage Restoration team responds with the same written-price-first policy.
Serving Selma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Fire Damage Restoration in Selma
Yes, we treat fire damage and the water from firefighting as one restoration job. In Selma’s 1950s-1970s ranches, that water often saturates slab foundations and wall cavities, and drying it correctly prevents warping, mold, and ghost stains later. Call (559) 354-1680 and we’ll walk you through the full scope.
We set containment barriers and negative air pressure in the affected rooms before touching anything. That creates a pressure gradient that pulls airborne soot toward the filtered exhaust and away from bedrooms, hallways, and living areas. In a Selma ranch with a long central corridor, this is the single biggest factor in keeping a contained fire from becoming a whole-house cleanup.
It changes the plumbing risk. Selma’s hard water corrodes original galvanized supply lines over decades. Firefighting thermal stress cracks them, and the next freeze turns a crack into a burst. We inspect those lines as part of every fire restoration here, because the water damage from a burst pipe can be worse than the fire itself. Call us for an honest assessment.
They wipe the soot themselves before a professional assessment, which grinds the acidic soot into painted drywall and makes permanent staining more likely. The second biggest mistake is accepting a verbal quote from a contractor who hasn’t tested the moisture in the slab. Get a written scope first. Call (559) 354-1680 for a free estimate with no pressure.
Yes, we handle detached workshops, garages, and barns on Selma acreage. These buildings are often older, with wiring and framing that complicate the repair, but we write the price before any work starts and document every tear-out with photos before the crew leaves. Call us and we’ll come assess it.
Written by Rick Sumner, Owner at Tidemark Water Damage Fresno, serving Selma and the surrounding Central Valley.