Fire Damage Restoration in Colorado

Quick answer

After a fire in Colorado, wait for the fire department to clear the building, protect the property, photograph the damage, call your insurer and call (833) 917-4160. A local company can then explain how soot, smoke and water cleanup will work.

Fire damage in Colorado

Dry air, wind and wildland fire seasons affect many communities, and cold winters mean heavy use of wood stoves, fireplaces and space heaters. Wildfire is a significant concern in Colorado. Even when flames stay away, smoke and ash can enter homes and leave odor, residue and filter problems that need cleaning.

Nationally, cooler months are the busiest time for house fires. NFPA research for 2013 to 2017 found that November through March accounted for 47 percent of home structure fires, so heating equipment, chimneys and electrical loads deserve attention before winter.

Main cities we cover in Colorado

Denver, CO Colorado Springs, CO Aurora, CO Littleton, CO Pueblo, CO Boulder, CO Fort Collins, CO Arvada, CO Englewood, CO Greeley, CO Broomfield, CO Golden, CO Longmont, CO Westminster, CO Brighton, CO Castle Rock, CO Loveland, CO Canon City, CO

Services available across Colorado

Insurance and licensing in Colorado

Many standard homeowners, renters and commercial policies cover fire, smoke and firefighting water, but limits, deductibles and exclusions differ. Your Colorado insurance regulator can explain how claims should be handled, and you can find it in the NAIC directory. Find yours through the NAIC state insurance department directory. Contractor licensing rules differ by state and city, so ask each company what applies to your project and verify it.

Find your Colorado city

We list 153 cities and 377 ZIP codes in Colorado.

Adams County

Arapahoe County

Boulder County

Broomfield County

Broomfield

Cheyenne County

Clear Creek County

Denver County

Denver

Douglas County

El Paso County

Elbert County

Fremont County

Gilpin County

Jefferson County

Larimer County

Lincoln County

Pueblo County

Summit County

Teller County

Weld County

Questions about fire damage in Colorado

Who does fire damage cleanup in Colorado?

An independent local restoration company that covers your Colorado location and sets its own pricing. Fire Damage Restoration USA is a referral service that connects your call.

Does homeowners insurance in Colorado cover fire damage?

Many standard policies cover fire, smoke and the water used to put out a fire, and some also cover living expenses while the home is unlivable. Limits and deductibles vary. Contact your insurer and, if you have questions about claim handling, your Colorado insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in Colorado?

Licensing rules differ by state and city. Ask the company whether a license is required for this work where you live, request the license number and proof of liability insurance, and confirm both with your Colorado or local licensing office. Ask whether technicians hold IICRC fire and smoke training.

Where do I get a fire report in Colorado?

Ask the fire department that responded. In some places that is a city department, and in others a county, district or volunteer department. Ask for the incident number as well.

Which Colorado cities do you cover?

We list 153 cities and 377 ZIP codes in Colorado. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.