Fire Damage in Matlacha, FL | Emergency Restoration & Cleanup
Trusted Cape Coral Fire Damage sits just across Matlacha Pass in Cape Coral. 20 years' worth of canal-front restoration and cleanup work have taught our crews how to handle fire damage cleanup, smoke removal, and repairs on everything from raised island cottages to boat-ready homes in Matlacha Isles.
Before and After Photos of Custom Fire Damage Restoration Projects in Matlacha, FL
Garage Fire Restoration at 12068 Matlacha Blvd, Matlacha Isles, FL 33991
The owner of this Matlacha Isles canal home, off Pine Island Road with no bridges between the dock and open water, had spent a Saturday oiling teak boat trim in the garage. The rags left in a pile heated up overnight and caught fire, a hazard the National Fire Protection Association warns about with linseed and teak oils. Our crew replaced the scorched garage drywall, repainted the walls and ceiling, and cleaned smoke from the house beyond the laundry door. Fresh rags now go into a sealed metal can, a tip the owner took to heart.
Turnaround time: 7 days
Price: $8,400
Electric Fireplace Fire Cleanup at 3719 SW 2nd St, Cape Coral, FL 33991
A wiring fault behind the linear electric fireplace in this 2024 build near Burnt Store Road scorched the feature wall and sent smoke through all 2,131 square feet. With porcelain tile and new finishes everywhere, careful cleaning mattered as much as the repair. Our technicians opened the wall so a licensed electrician could correct the connection, then patched and repainted it to match. Every surface got a gentle soot cleaning, and the owners were thrilled to see their year-old home looking the way it did on move-in day.
Turnaround time: 8 days
Price: $9,500
Under-Home Fire Cleanup at 2644 Cajuput St, Matlacha, FL 33993
A battery charger shorted in the under-home flex space of this raised 367-square-foot cottage, close to the Great Calusa Blueway paddling trails. The fire charred a corner post and pushed smoke up through the floor into the furnished living space. Our crew checked every floor joist overhead, replaced the burned blocking and a section of Hardie board siding, and cleaned soot from the space below. Upstairs, the small cottage needed just one day of cleaning. The owner was relieved the metal roof and impact windows came through untouched.
Turnaround time: 5 days
Price: $2,700
Kitchen Fire Cleanup at 2607 Bayshore Dr, Matlacha, FL 33993
A microwave fire in this 1968 Island Harbors canal home sent smoke up into the vaulted ceilings, a short walk from Matlacha’s galleries and seafood restaurants. The owners had installed a new air conditioner only months earlier and didn’t want it pulling soot through the ducts. Our technicians sealed the return grilles before cleaning anything, then washed the ceilings and walls and cleaned the ductwork as a precaution. The kitchen ceiling got a stain-blocking primer and fresh paint, and the new AC system came through clean.
Turnaround time: 5 days
Price: $6,700
House Fire Damage Repair for Matlacha’s Old Florida Cottages
Traditional Matlacha cottages lean on wood framing, wood siding and metal roofs, a style that gives the village its character and its fire risk. Wood-frame walls carry flames through hollow cavities and attics faster than concrete block, and smoke soaks deep into old pine boards.
Smoke Damaged Ceiling Cleaning on Beadboard and Exposed Wood
Smoke damaged ceiling cleaning on beadboard and exposed rafters takes patience, since soot packs into every groove and seam.
Our technicians work dry chemical sponges along each board before any wet cleaning, which keeps soot from smearing into the wood grain.
Boards that keep an odor after cleaning get a coat of shellac-based primer to lock it in before repainting.
Structural Fire Damage Repair on Wood-Frame Cottages
Structural fire damage repair on these cottages starts with probing charred studs, joists and rafters to see how deep the char runs.
Trusted Cape Coral Fire Damage keeps sound original lumber and replaces only the members the fire weakened.
That way, owners hold on to as much of the original Old Florida cottage as the structure safely allows.
Fire Damage Restoration Painting That Matches Matlacha's Bright Colors
Matlacha is known for buildings painted in bright pinks, teals, yellows and purples, and a fire repair that leaves one wall the wrong shade sticks out right away. Our painters cut a sample from an unburned section of siding and match the color from that piece.
Fire damage restoration painting on the exterior uses coatings made for salt air and strong sun. Exterior fire cleanup on neighboring walls happens first, so the new paint goes onto clean surfaces.
Art Gallery and Studio Fire Cleanup in Matlacha, FL
Galleries, studios and island boutiques line Matlacha's main road, and many artists work right where they sell. Those spaces hold canvases, prints, framed glass and art supplies that each react to smoke differently.
Commercial Smoke Damage Cleanup for Galleries and Boutiques
Commercial smoke damage cleanup in a Matlacha gallery covers walls, display shelves, lighting and the artwork itself. Our crew bags and inventories each piece, cleans framed glass and hardware, and refers original paintings to a professional fine art conservator.
Boutique inventory stays photographed and set aside until the insurer decides what gets cleaned or replaced.
Oily Rag and Solvent Fires in Artist Studios
Oily rag fires deserve special attention in an art village.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, rags soaked in oil-based stains and linseed oil can heat up and ignite on their own as they dry, often in a closed bin or a pile on the floor.
Garage fire cleanup and studio cleanup after these fires mean removing solvent-soaked materials safely before soot removal from walls and ceilings begins.
Restaurant Fire Damage Restoration on the Matlacha Waterfront
Seafood restaurants in Matlacha often run fryers all day and seat diners on decks right over Matlacha Pass. Grease fire cleanup in those kitchens covers hoods, walls and the outdoor ceilings where greasy smoke collects.
Trusted Cape Coral Fire Damage handles commercial soot cleanup and commercial smoke odor removal while keeping wash water and debris out of the pass below the deck.
Emergency Fire Damage Cleanup When Buildings Stand Close Together
With more than 3,000 residents per square mile of land, Matlacha packs its buildings tightly along a short stretch of road. Radiant heat from one fire often melts vinyl siding, cracks windows and coats the walls of the building next door.
Our crews handle emergency fire damage cleanup on both the burned property and its neighbors. Emergency board up after fire and window board up after fire close up every opening on the first visit.
Firefighting Water Damage Cleanup at 3 Feet Above Sea Level
Matlacha sits about 3 feet above sea level, so firefighting water in a low cottage has very little room to drain away. Our technicians start water extraction after fire right away, then run dehumidifiers and air movers for structural drying after fire.
The company's Florida mold remediation license covers any growth found once wet flooring and baseboards come up.
Fire Damaged Contents Cleaning for Matlacha Homes and Shops
Matlacha homes and shops hold fishing tackle, boat gear, island clothing and local art, much of it impossible to replace. Our contents team handles contents pack out after fire, smoke damaged clothing cleaning and soot removal from furniture.
Salvageable belongings move to climate-controlled contents storage after fire on the mainland. Everything returns once the building is ready.
Fire Debris Removal Services Along Southwest Pine Island Road
Southwest Pine Island Road is the only road through Matlacha, and every dump truck and trailer shares it with residents, shoppers and anglers on the bridge. Trusted Cape Coral Fire Damage schedules fire debris removal services and fire damaged material removal for quieter hours.
Smaller containers fit the narrow village lots without blocking the road or neighboring businesses.
Fire Damage Rebuilding Contractor Work in Unincorporated Matlacha
Matlacha is an unincorporated community, so rebuild permits run through Lee County, and flood-zone rules shape many projects.
Requirements depend on each property, so our project managers confirm them with the county before work starts on:
- House reconstruction after fire and selective demolition after fire
- Fire damaged roof repair on metal and shingle roofs
- Electrical repairs after fire and plumbing repairs after fire through licensed trades
- Fire damaged flooring replacement and fire damaged drywall replacement
Local Fire Damage Restoration Along the Pine Island Road Corridor
Three miles southwest of Matlacha, Trusted Cape Coral Fire Damage serves Pine Island, with crews continuing north to Bokeelia and south to St. James City. Heading northeast, the same road runs through Cape Coral to North Fort Myers, about 12 miles away.
Bring a Matlacha Home or Business Back After a Fire
Trusted Cape Coral Fire Damage takes calls from Matlacha homeowners, galleries and waterfront restaurants day and night. Call to set up a walkthrough and a written fire damage restoration estimate.
Why Choose Trusted Cape Coral Fire Damage for Your Cape Coral, FL Property
- Locally owned in Cape Coral since 2006
- Florida DBPR Certified General Contractor license
- IICRC Certified Firm with FSRT-trained technicians
- Licensed Florida mold remediation when roof leaks soak interiors
- Dispatch staffed 24/7 by our own team across Cape Coral and its surrounding areas