Fire Damage Restoration in Indiana

Quick answer

After a fire in Indiana, 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 Indiana

Cold winters push heating equipment, chimneys and space heaters, and older housing in some neighborhoods raises electrical and wiring concerns. Wildfire is a smaller concern in much of Indiana, but smoke from distant fires can still travel long distances and reach indoor air.

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 Indiana

Indianapolis, IN Evansville, IN Carmel, IN Fishers, IN Jasper, IN Noblesville, IN Greenwood, IN Newburgh, IN Advance, IN Amo, IN Arcadia, IN Atlanta, IN Avon, IN Bainbridge, IN Bargersville, IN Beech Grove, IN Bicknell, IN Birdseye, IN

Services available across Indiana

Insurance and licensing in Indiana

Many standard homeowners, renters and commercial policies cover fire, smoke and firefighting water, but limits, deductibles and exclusions differ. Your Indiana 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 Indiana city

We list 142 cities and 245 ZIP codes in Indiana.

Boone County

Brown County

Nineveh

Daviess County

Dubois County

Gibson County

Greene County

Hamilton County

Hendricks County

Johnson County

Knox County

Marion County

Martin County

Morgan County

Orange County

French Lick

Owen County

Pike County

Posey County

Putnam County

Spencer County

Vanderburgh County

Warrick County

Questions about fire damage in Indiana

Who does fire damage cleanup in Indiana?

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

Does homeowners insurance in Indiana 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 Indiana insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in Indiana?

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 Indiana or local licensing office. Ask whether technicians hold IICRC fire and smoke training.

Where do I get a fire report in Indiana?

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 Indiana cities do you cover?

We list 142 cities and 245 ZIP codes in Indiana. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.