Fire Damage Restoration in Louisiana

Quick answer

After a fire in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana

Warm, humid weather brings frequent thunderstorms and lightning, outdoor cooking is common most of the year and storm outages lead to generator use. Wildfire and brush fire smoke can affect parts of Louisiana in dry seasons. If smoke reached your home, see our wildfire smoke damage cleanup page.

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 Louisiana

New Orleans, LA Baton Rouge, LA Shreveport, LA Metairie, LA Bossier City, LA Kenner, LA Slidell, LA Covington, LA Denham Springs, LA Gretna, LA Mandeville, LA Baker, LA Chalmette, LA Gonzales, LA Harvey, LA Marrero, LA Westwego, LA Abita Springs, LA

Services available across Louisiana

Insurance and licensing in Louisiana

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

We list 84 cities and 256 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Ascension Parish

Bossier Parish

Caddo Parish

De Soto Parish

East Baton Rouge Parish

Jefferson Parish

Livingston Parish

Orleans Parish

New Orleans

St. Bernard Parish

St. Tammany Parish

West Baton Rouge Parish

Questions about fire damage in Louisiana

Who does fire damage cleanup in Louisiana?

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

Does homeowners insurance in Louisiana 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 Louisiana insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in Louisiana?

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

Where do I get a fire report in Louisiana?

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 Louisiana cities do you cover?

We list 84 cities and 256 ZIP codes in Louisiana. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.