Fire Damage Restoration in New Orleans, LA

Quick answer

After a fire in New Orleans, stay out until the fire department says it is safe, avoid touching soot covered items, photograph the damage and call your insurer. Then call (833) 917-4160 to reach a local restoration company that covers New Orleans.

Fire damage in New Orleans

New Orleans is in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. We currently connect callers in 61 ZIP codes here, including 70112, 70113, 70114. New Orleans is a larger community, so fire and smoke damage can involve apartments, condos, restaurants and offices as well as houses. Smoke and water can pass between units, which is why multi unit losses often need coordinated cleanup.

County: Orleans Parish
ZIP codes covered: 61
Time zone: Central Time
Nearest covered cities: Gretna (4 mi), Arabi (4 mi), Harvey (5 mi)

What affects fire damage around New Orleans

Warm, humid weather brings frequent thunderstorms and lightning, outdoor cooking is common most of the year and storm outages lead to generator use. Smoke from brush or wildland fires can reach parts of Louisiana in dry seasons.

Year round outdoor grilling and patio cooking can ignite siding and decks.
Humidity can speed mold growth when firefighting water is left in walls and floors.
Heavy air conditioning use can overload older wiring.

Fire damage services near New Orleans

Emergency Fire Damage Cleanup: The first days after the fire department leaves: securing the property, removing debris and stopping further damage.
Smoke and Soot Removal: Professional cleaning of soot, ash and smoke residue from walls, ceilings, contents and HVAC systems.
Board Up and Roof Tarping After a Fire: Temporary protection for broken windows, doors and burned roofs so weather, animals and trespassers stay out.
Wildfire Smoke Damage Cleanup: Cleaning ash and smoke residue from homes affected by wildfire smoke, even when the flames never reached the property.
Commercial Fire Damage Restoration: Fire and smoke restoration for offices, restaurants, retail, apartments and other commercial properties.

Not sure what you need? Read what to do after a house fire or call and describe what happened.

After a fire in New Orleans: what to do first

Safety first. Get everyone out, call 911 if the fire is still burning and wait for the fire department to clear the building.
Get the fire report. Ask the responding department for the incident number. In New Orleans that may be a city, county or district agency.
Call your insurer. Report the loss, ask what they need and keep a log of every call.
Document and protect. Photograph each room, avoid touching soot covered items and arrange board up if windows or the roof are open.
Call a restoration company. Call (833) 917-4160 so a local crew can start cleanup before soot and moisture set in.

ZIP codes covered in New Orleans

70112701137011470115701167011770118701197012170122701237012470125701267012770128701297013070131701397014170142701437014570146701487015070151701527015370154701567015770158701597016070161701627016370164701657016670167701707017270174701757017670177701787017970181701827018370184701857018670187701897019070195

Nearby areas we cover

Also close by: Gretna (about 4 miles), Arabi (about 4 miles), Harvey (about 5 miles), Marrero (about 6 miles), Metairie (about 6 miles).

See fire damage help across all of Louisiana, browse the Louisiana ZIP code list, or read about filing a fire damage insurance claim.

Questions about fire damage in New Orleans

Who does the work in New Orleans?

An independent local restoration company that covers New Orleans and sets its own pricing. Fire Damage Restoration USA is a referral service. We connect your call and the company explains its process and cost before work begins.

How fast can a crew reach New Orleans?

It depends on your exact location, the time of day, weather and how busy providers are. Give your ZIP code and nearest cross streets when you call, and say whether the fire department has cleared the building so the right crew can be lined up.

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 cover living expenses while the home is unlivable. Limits and deductibles vary, so read your policy and ask your insurer before deciding how to proceed.

Do you cover areas near New Orleans?

Yes. Calls also come in from nearby places such as Gretna, Arabi, Harvey. Ask the operator to confirm that your ZIP code is covered.

Do you help businesses in New Orleans?

Yes. Callers include homeowners, renters, landlords, property managers and business owners. Tell the operator it is a commercial property and whether you need to reopen quickly.

How do I check a 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.

How do I get the fire report for a fire in New Orleans?

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, since your insurer will want it.