WATER ● FIRE ● MOLD
Water, Mold & Fire Damage Restoration in Temple Terrace, FL
- Local certified crews on-site within 60 minutes, day or night. We bill your insurance direct.
Fast Local Restoration for Temple Terrace Families
Temple Terrace is its own city, just northeast of Tampa next to the University of South Florida and bordered by the Hillsborough River. It began in the 1920s as a Mediterranean Revival golf community built on what had been a huge orange grove, and some of those original homes still stand. Most of the city, though, is mid-century ranch homes from the 1950s through the ’70s — which means original plumbing that is 50 years old or more.
Temple Terrace is a short run across town from our Tampa office on McCormick Drive, by Busch Boulevard or Fowler Avenue. We are on-site within 60 minutes, 24/7.
We’re IICRC-certified (#70035773), Florida-licensed for mold remediation (#MRSR5578), and we bill your insurance carrier directly.
The Damage Patterns We See in Temple Terrace
Aging cast-iron and galvanized plumbing. Original drain and supply lines in mid-century homes corrode from the inside, leading to slow drains, sewage backups and pinhole leaks inside walls.
Hillsborough River and low-area flooding. Homes near the river and in low-lying pockets can take on water when the river rises after prolonged heavy rain.
Roof and flashing leaks on older homes. Older roofs, add-ons and flat-roof sections let water into ceilings and walls during summer storms.
Mold in older homes. Older construction with less insulation and ventilation lets humidity build up. We often find mold in closets, bathrooms and air handler closets.
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Have a question about an older Temple Terrace home? Use our contact page or call (813) 510-6137.
Our Restoration Services in Temple Terrace
Water Damage Restoration
Most of Temple Terrace was built in the 1950s through the 1970s, and a lot of those houses still have their original galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains. When those fail, the water is often under the slab or inside a wall, and a cast-iron drain failure means contaminated water. We open only what we have to, dry the rest in place, and keep daily readings for your insurance company.
Mold Remediation
In older Temple Terrace homes we find mold behind bathroom walls, under kitchen sinks, in closets on exterior walls and around old window frames. We contain the area, remove the damaged material and fix the moisture source. Testing, when needed, is done by an independent licensed mold assessor.
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Older wiring and dryer vents are common causes of the fires we see. We board up, clean soot and smoke, treat the odor and rebuild under our general contractor license, including plaster and older trim where it can be matched.
How Our Emergency Response Works
- Call (813) 510-6137— live answer, 24/7.
- Dispatch in 5 minutes.
- 60-minute arrivalfor most Temple Terrace addresses.
- Free, written inspectionwith clear scope.
- Immediate mitigationwith your authorization.
- Direct insurance billing— we handle the paperwork.
Insurance Carriers We Work With
State Farm, USAA, Citizens, Universal Property & Casualty, Heritage, Progressive, Nationwide, Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, Chubb, American Family. If your carrier isn’t listed, ask — we’ve likely billed them too.
Temple Terrace Service Area
We serve Temple Terrace ZIP codes 33617 and 33637, including:
- Riverhills
- The historic neighborhoods around the Temple Terrace golf course
- Homes along the Fowler Avenue and 56th Street corridors
- The area near USF
Nearby areas we also serve: Tampa, Thonotosassa, and New Tampa.
Frequently Asked Questions
My house has cast-iron drain pipes. What problems should I watch for?
Cast iron rusts from the inside, and after 50 or 60 years it can crack or scale up. Watch for slow drains, sewer smell, gurgling toilets and damp spots on the floor near bathrooms. A plumber can run a camera through the lines. If a drain has already leaked, the water is treated as contaminated.
Can you match the finishes in an older home?
We match what can be matched, such as drywall texture, trim profiles and paint. Some original materials are no longer made, and we will tell you up front where an exact match isn’t possible.
Do you handle the insurance paperwork?
We document the damage with photos, moisture readings and an Xactimate estimate and send it to your insurance company. Only your insurer can decide what your policy covers.
How fast can you reach Temple Terrace?
We answer 24/7 and are on-site within 60 minutes from our Tampa office. Call (813) 510-6137.
Don’t Let a Small Leak Become a Big Project
In a 1960s house, a musty smell in one room or a floor that feels damp is worth checking. Call us and we will bring a moisture meter and a thermal camera. The inspection is free.
What Causes Most Water Damage in Temple Terrace Homes?
In Temple Terrace, most water damage comes from Hillsborough River flooding, aging plumbing in the city’s mature 1950s and 1960s homes, and AC condensate failures. Built along the Hillsborough River around a historic golf course, Temple Terrace sees riverfront and low-lying homes flood during heavy rain and storms, while its older houses often run decades-old plumbing that cracks and backs up. Florida humidity then turns any leak into mold within 24 to 48 hours.
Temple Terrace neighborhoods we serve: the historic golf course area, Riverhills, the area near the University of South Florida, and the Tampa and Thonotosassa borders.
How fast can you reach Temple Terrace? We are usually on-site within 60 minutes from our Tampa office, 24/7. Call (813) 510-6137.
Do you handle river flooding and old-home leaks in Temple Terrace? Yes. We respond to Hillsborough River flooding and find hidden pipe leaks in older homes with thermal imaging, then dry the structure fully and prevent mold. We also bill insurance directly.
Tidal Restoration provides water damage restoration in Temple Terrace, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and biohazard cleanup from our Tampa office. Call (813) 510-6137 any time, day or night.