Fire Damage Restoration in New Jersey

Quick answer

After a fire in New Jersey, 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 New Jersey

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. Wildfire is a smaller concern in much of New Jersey, 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 New Jersey

Trenton, NJ Newark, NJ Paterson, NJ Jersey City, NJ Clifton, NJ Edison, NJ New Brunswick, NJ Princeton, NJ Toms River, NJ Elizabeth, NJ Plainfield, NJ Atlantic City, NJ East Orange, NJ Morristown, NJ Vineland, NJ Absecon, NJ Belmar, NJ Branchville, NJ

Services available across New Jersey

Insurance and licensing in New Jersey

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

We list 473 cities and 603 ZIP codes in New Jersey.

Atlantic County

Bergen County

Cumberland County

Essex County

Gloucester County

Newfield

Hudson County

Hunterdon County

Mercer County

Middlesex County

Monmouth County

Morris County

Ocean County

Passaic County

Salem County

Somerset County

Sussex County

Union County

Warren County

Questions about fire damage in New Jersey

Who does fire damage cleanup in New Jersey?

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

Does homeowners insurance in New Jersey 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 New Jersey insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in New Jersey?

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

Where do I get a fire report in New Jersey?

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 New Jersey cities do you cover?

We list 473 cities and 603 ZIP codes in New Jersey. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.