Fire Damage Restoration in Annapolis, MD

Quick answer

After a fire in Annapolis, 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 Annapolis.

Fire damage in Annapolis

We list 8 ZIP codes for Annapolis in Anne Arundel County. Annapolis 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: Anne Arundel County
ZIP codes covered: 8
Time zone: Eastern Time
Population: roughly 41,000
Nearest covered cities: Pasadena (4 mi), Arnold (4 mi), Riva (4 mi)

What affects fire damage around Annapolis

A mixed climate brings heating season fires in winter, older homes and row houses in some cities and summer storms that can cause electrical fires.

Basements and attics can hold smoke and moisture after a fire.
Summer storms can cause electrical and lightning fires.
Row houses and close set homes can let smoke and fire pass between buildings.

Fire damage services near Annapolis

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.
Fire and Water Damage Restoration: Drying and cleanup for the water left behind by fire hoses and sprinklers, handled together with the fire damage.
Board Up and Roof Tarping After a Fire: Temporary protection for broken windows, doors and burned roofs so weather, animals and trespassers stay out.
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 Annapolis: 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 Annapolis 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 Annapolis

2140121402214032140421405214092141121412

Nearby areas we cover

Also close by: Pasadena (about 4 miles), Arnold (about 4 miles), Riva (about 4 miles), Edgewater (about 5 miles), Crownsville (about 6 miles).

Other places we cover in Anne Arundel County: Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Arnold, Baltimore, Churchton, Crofton, Crownsville, Curtis Bay and 23 more.

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

Questions about fire damage in Annapolis

Who does the work in Annapolis?

An independent local restoration company that covers Annapolis 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 Annapolis?

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 Maryland 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 Annapolis?

Yes. Calls also come in from nearby places such as Pasadena, Arnold, Riva. Ask the operator to confirm that your ZIP code is covered.

Do you help businesses in Annapolis?

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.

What should I do first after a fire in Annapolis?

Make sure everyone is safe, wait for the fire department to clear the building, call your insurer, photograph the damage and protect the property from weather. Then call a restoration company. Avoid touching soot covered items and do not run the HVAC system.

How do I get the fire report for a fire in Annapolis?

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.