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When the unexpected happens, having a reliable team by your side makes all the difference. Ideal Response provides certified emergency restoration services across Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire coastline, including Southsea, Cosham, Havant and Fareham. Whether you’re dealing with fire damage, flooding or a complex environmental cleaning issue, our experts respond fast to restore safety and normality.
Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we deliver trusted support for both homes and businesses throughout Portsmouth and nearby areas. With over two decades of experience, we act swiftly to stabilise damage, protect your property and provide reassurance when it matters most.
Fire damage restoration
Experiencing a property fire is overwhelming, whether it affects your family home, a rental property or a commercial site. At Ideal Response, our certified technicians deliver reliable, compassionate fire damage restoration in Portsmouth, supporting communities across Southsea, Cosham, Fratton and the wider Hampshire area. We begin with a comprehensive safety assessment before securing the site and creating a clear restoration plan tailored to your property.
Using advanced methods such as thermal fogging and specialist smoke odour removal, we eliminate odours, remove soot and ash, and restore affected materials safely and thoroughly. Our goal is to return your property to a clean, safe condition while minimising disruption and guiding you through every stage of recovery.
Water damage restoration
Water damage can occur without warning, from burst pipes and appliance failures to coastal storms and sudden flooding. Ideal Response is the trusted 24/7 water damage restoration provider in Portsmouth, delivering fast, dependable support whenever an emergency arises.
Our certified technicians use high-capacity extraction systems, advanced specialist drying equipment and precision moisture-monitoring tools to stop water spread and dry your property safely. This prevents further issues such as mould growth, damp patches and long-term structural deterioration.
We provide round-the-clock assistance across the Portsmouth area, supporting everything from city-centre homes to commercial properties along the waterfront and outskirts. No matter the scale of the incident, we respond quickly and professionally.
For hidden leaks, our non-invasive leak detection methods, including thermal imaging, acoustic tracing and moisture mapping, identify the source accurately without causing unnecessary damage. We also carry out detailed damp surveys and safe, effective mould remediation to safeguard both your property and the wellbeing of those inside.
Specialist cleaning and environmental services
Certain situations require specialist knowledge and careful handling. Ideal Response delivers reliable specialist cleaning and environmental services throughout Portsmouth, supporting both residential and commercial properties when health, safety or hygiene are at risk.
Our licensed teams manage sensitive work such as biohazard cleaning, trauma scene remediation and respectful hoarder clearances, always carried out with discretion and compassion. We are also fully equipped to deal with hazardous waste, chemical incidents and oil contamination, ensuring every task is completed safely, responsibly and with total confidentiality.
Why Portsmouth chooses Ideal Response
When an emergency occurs, you need a restoration team you can trust without hesitation. For more than two decades, Ideal Response has supported homes and businesses throughout Portsmouth with fast, dependable and expert restoration services.
- Always available: Whether you need urgent flood cleanup, chemical spill support or leak detection in the local area, our emergency teams operate 24/7, every day of the year.
- Insurance collaboration: We work directly with insurers and loss adjusters to simplify the claims process and help your recovery progress smoothly from start to finish.
- Fast and effective: From damp investigations to hazardous material cleanup, our rapid response reduces disruption, prevents escalating damage and keeps costs under control.
- Certified specialists: Every member of our IICRC-accredited team brings years of technical expertise, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable restoration for all property types.
Why property owners nationwide recommend Ideal Response
Discover why property owners nationwide trust Ideal Response for expert leak detection, damp surveys, hoarder cleaning, mould removal, and flood or fire restoration. Our clients consistently praise our rapid response, technical precision, and compassionate service that makes recovery stress-free.
EXCELLENT Based on 345 reviews Posted on Diane FulfordTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent company I cannot praise them enough. Detected a large water leak under our kitchen floor and repaired, good reports for the Insurance company. Everyone was involved were very professional and friendly during a difficult time.Posted on Paul JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Steve, Dave, Danny, Renatas and Dan P were helpful, proffesional and did a good job.Posted on Jasper CucksmooreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andreea and Petru amazing job!!Posted on Syeda TariqTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent 👍Posted on Andy JoyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great servicePosted on Simon CreedTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used Ideal for their leak detection service following a dispute with Thames water. I can honestly say from booking an appointment through to inspection and completion, I experienced a very professional service. Ben and Dave attended my property to carry out the inspection and subsequent works to repair. I was informed on an accurate time of arrival, and advised on each stage of the leak detection, great job by the lads I would happy recommend & use the services again. Simon South CroydonPosted on Ankita ShahTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nice servicePosted on Susan BartlettTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to thank Steve and his assistant for their understanding and the great job they have done cleaning and clearing a family member’s flat. This is a difficult time for the family and Steve’s understanding was much appreciated.Posted on Di HartTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. DON’T USE. I only gave 1 star for turning up prompt. I have a damp ceiling and asked Ideal Response to survey my roof/ceiling to locate where the water was coming in, this cost £320 plus Vat, in total £420. Mick Ideal Response surveyor said he was mystified as to where the water was coming in, even though he measured damp inside the room on the ceiling. He could not give us an answer, he only told us what we already knew about the damp marks on the ceiling. I have today had a local roofer come in free of charge and within seconds, on the roof, he found the problem to be a split in the lead flashing against the outside wall - why o why didn’t I go to this roofer first. Big question, why didn’t Mick from Ideal Response find this, Mick was on the roof a lot longer than the roofer. I think £420 inc of VAT was easy money for Ideal Response.Posted on Paul MulhollandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had engineer Dave attend my home to locate water leak from the stop cock on pavement too the same in my house . Done all the tests and found it was on the Anglia water side on pavement, professional team from the office and Dave who attended. I would highly recommend thanks guys.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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