Hydradry

What Hydradry does

Hydradry is a family-owned disaster restoration contractor headquartered in Orlando, Florida, operating additional offices in Apopka and Tampa. Founded in 1974, the company provides water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, and mold remediation and removal for residential and commercial customers across six Florida counties (Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Sumter, and Hillsborough). The service is delivered as a 24/7 emergency field operation with a documented one-hour response guarantee, supported by IICRC-certified technicians and a Florida general contractor license (CGC# 1525607). Beyond the three core restoration lines, the company offers a broad adjacent catalog including biohazard cleanup, contents and electronics restoration, ultrasonic cleaning, document and media freeze-drying, Soot Removal Film (SRF) application, air duct and CARPETECH carpet cleaning, sewage backup cleaning, environmental services, commercial construction cleanup, shrink wrap, consulting services for large facilities, a Hydraxtreme sub-brand for extreme cases, and a Coronavirus Cleaning & Disinfecting line.

The underlying technical capability rests on physical restoration methods branded as "the new science of restorative drying," centered on advanced dehumidification and drying equipment, ultrasonic high-frequency cleaning for delicate contents, and specialized document freeze-drying and microbial removal. There is no indication of proprietary software, AI/ML components, or platform technology; the intellectual property is process-based and operator-driven rather than code-based. Sub-brands include Hydraxtreme, and the operating entity also trades as HYDRADRY APOPKA.

Hydradry's revenue model is professional-services-based, quote-priced per job, and largely intermediated through homeowners insurance — the company bills carriers directly on behalf of policyholders, reducing customer out-of-pocket cost. Go-to-market is sales-led and field-based: phone-driven inbound, 24/7 live dispatch, insurance-adjuster referrals, and local community presence, with an educational blog supporting top-of-funnel awareness. There is no digital self-serve channel, no subscription pricing, and no disclosed public revenue, funding history, or external ownership — the company has remained family-owned since founding.

Name

Hydradry

Legal name

Hydradry

Website

https://hydradry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hydradry is a family-owned, Orlando-based disaster restoration contractor founded in 1974 that provides 24/7 water, fire, and mold damage restoration, reconstruction, and contents cleaning for residential, commercial, and government customers across Central Florida and Tampa Bay, billing homeowners insurance directly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Water Damage Restoration Services: Core restoration service revenue stream including water extraction, structural drying, dehumidification, and sanitization. The company bills homeowners insurance directly, typically resulting in little to no out-of-pocket costs for customers.
2. Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration: Fire damage restoration services including smoke damage cleanup, soot removal, and property reconstruction. Services include SRF (Soot Removal Film) application and contents restoration.
3. Mold Removal and Remediation: Mold testing, removal, and remediation services for residential and commercial properties. Includes air quality testing and final property testing to confirm mold elimination.
4. General Contracting and Reconstruction: Full-service reconstruction services following damage events. Includes structural repair, flooring replacement, drywall restoration, and complete property rebuild services.
5. Contents and Electronics Restoration: Restoration services for personal belongings, electronics, furniture, clothing, documents, and media items damaged by water, fire, or mold. Uses ultrasonic cleaning and other specialized methods.
6. Air Duct and HVAC Cleaning: Professional air duct cleaning services to improve indoor air quality and HVAC system efficiency. Includes post-disaster decontamination services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hydradry is a family-owned property damage restoration company providing water, fire, and mold damage restoration, plus specialized cleaning, contents/electronics restoration, and general contracting/reconstruction. It dispatches IICRC-certified crews to residential and commercial properties across Central Florida and Tampa Bay, and bills insurance directly.

Product overview

Hydradry is a family-owned and operated water, fire, and mold damage restoration company serving Central Florida and Tampa Bay since 1974/2018. The company offers a comprehensive suite of disaster recovery and restoration services built around a core of Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, and Mold Removal & Remediation, supported by specialized services including Emergency Response (24/7 with one-hour response guarantee), General Contracting & Reconstruction, Contents Restoration, and various cleaning services (Air Duct, CARPETECH, Ultrasonic Cleaning, Soot Removal Film). The company also provides Document & Media Recovery, Electronics Restoration, Biohazard Cleanup, Environmental Services, Commercial Construction Cleanup, Consulting Services, Sewage Backup Cleaning, and Shrink Wrap services. A dedicated CoronaVirus Cleaning & Disinfecting service uses CDC/EPA approved products, and Hydraxtreme represents an advanced solutions tier for extreme situations. Services are delivered by IICRC-certified professionals who provide water extraction, drying/dehumidification, sterilization, sanitization, deodorization, and structural repairs. The company bills insurance companies directly and serves both residential and commercial customers across Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, Sumter, and Hillsborough counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hydraxtreme: A specialized service solution offered by Hydradry for extreme restoration challenges.

Products and services

• Water Damage Restoration Emergency water extraction, drying, and dehumidification services to restore properties damaged by flooding, leaks, or water-related disasters. Includes water inspection, damage assessment, and sterilization/sanitization processes.
• Fire Damage Restoration Comprehensive fire and smoke damage restoration services including soot removal, content cleaning, and property reconstruction for residential and commercial properties.
• Mold Removal & Remediation Professional mold inspection, testing, removal, and remediation services using CDC and EPA approved methods to eliminate mold growth and prevent recurrence.
• Biohazard Cleanup Licensed biohazard removal services for proper cleaning, disinfection, and disposal of contaminated materials as biohazard waste, including coronavirus cleaning and disinfecting.
• Emergency Response 24/7 rapid emergency response service with one-hour response time guarantee for water, fire, and mold damage situations throughout Central Florida and Tampa Bay areas.
• General Contracting & Reconstruction Licensed general contractor services for complete property reconstruction and rebuilding after disaster damage, including flooring replacement and structural repairs.
• Contents Restoration Restoration of damaged belongings including electronics, office equipment, furniture, clothing, artwork, and documents using specialized cleaning techniques including Soot Removal Film (SRF) and ultrasonic cleaning.
• Ultrasonic Cleaning High-frequency sound wave cleaning technology used to restore documents, electronics, and intricate items by dissolving soot, grease, dust, and contaminants through microscopic bubble action.
• Document & Media Recovery Document restoration services using microbial removal, freeze-drying, and specific document drying methods to recover paper, canvas, books, videotapes, and other media damaged by fire, flood, or insects.
• Electronics Restoration Restoration services for electronics and office equipment including medical equipment, computers, server systems, telecommunication equipment, and manufacturing systems damaged by fire, soot, mold, or water.
• Air Duct Cleaning Professional air duct cleaning services to remove dust, grime, hair, and airborne contaminants from HVAC systems to improve indoor air quality and reduce allergens.
• CARPETECH Cleaning Professional carpet cleaning service using CARPETECH methodology for deep cleaning and restoration of carpeted surfaces.
• Sewage Backup Cleaning Specialized cleaning and decontamination services for sewage backup situations requiring extra precautions and professional handling.
• Soot Removal Film (SRF) Advanced soot removal technique using a specialized film applied to surfaces that cures and is carefully removed to eliminate soot and debris from walls, ceilings, furniture, clothing, and drapes.
• Environmental Services Environmental assessment and remediation support services to address various environmental hazards and contamination issues.
• Commercial Construction Cleanup Post-construction cleanup services for commercial properties including removal of debris, dust, and construction-related contamination.
• Consulting Services Professional consulting services for industrial, manufacturing, educational, healthcare, and hospitality facilities to assess damage and provide honest repair estimates.
• Shrink Wrap Shrink wrap protection services for securing and protecting property during restoration or storage.
• CoronaVirus Cleaning & Disinfecting Commercial and residential disinfecting services using CDC and EPA approved disinfectants with broad spectrum kill claims, including biohazard waste disposal and equipment demobilization.
• Hydraxtreme Advanced or extreme restoration solutions offered as a specialized service line for particularly challenging restoration scenarios.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-hour emergency response time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BELFOR Property Restoration: Global disaster recovery and property restoration company with commercial and large-loss specialization. Competes with Hydradry in the commercial and large-loss segments, but at significantly larger scale and international footprint.
• Servpro Industries: Largest national restoration franchise network in the U.S., offering water, fire, mold, and reconstruction services with broad insurance-program relationships. Directly comparable to Hydradry's service mix but at vastly greater national scale and brand recognition.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National restoration brand (part of ServiceMaster portfolio) covering water, fire, smoke, and mold damage with reconstruction services. Competes with Hydradry on insurance-program work at a broader geographic and marketing scale.

Direct peers

• Paul Davis Restoration: Franchise-based restoration firm offering water, fire, mold, storm, and reconstruction services across North America. Comparable service portfolio and target customers to Hydradry, with active Florida franchise presence.
• Restoration 1: National franchise offering water, fire, mold, and sewage cleanup with direct-insurance billing. Targets the same residential and commercial customer base as Hydradry and has been actively expanding in the Southeast U.S.
• Rainbow International Restoration: Neighborly brand franchise providing water, fire, and mold damage restoration with strong insurance relationships. Directly comparable service offering, billing model, and customer segment to Hydradry.
• PuroClean: National franchise specializing in water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire/smoke damage, and biohazard cleanup. Operates a similar direct-insurance-billing model and serves residential and commercial customers, making it a head-to-head competitor for Hydradry in Florida.

Regional players

• Allied Restoration Services: Regional Florida restoration firm offering water, fire, mold, contents, and reconstruction services. Comparable service mix and customer segment to Hydradry, focused on the Florida market.
• AdvantaClean of Orlando: Light environmental and restoration franchise focused on mold, water, and air quality services in the Southeast. Operates in overlapping Central Florida territory with a narrower service scope than Hydradry.
• DryFast Restoration & Construction: Florida-based restoration contractor providing water, fire, mold, and reconstruction services with direct insurance billing. Direct regional competitor to Hydradry in Central Florida and Tampa Bay.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hydradry911
• Facebookfacebook.com/hydradry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hydra-dry-inc

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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