Fire Damage Restoration in New Mexico

Quick answer

After a fire in New Mexico, 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 Mexico

Hot, dry conditions and monsoon season lightning can start brush and wildland fires, and long cooling seasons put heavy load on electrical systems. Wildfire is a significant concern in New Mexico. Even when flames stay away, smoke and ash can enter homes and leave odor, residue and filter problems that need cleaning.

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 Mexico

Ruidoso, NM Alto, NM Capitan, NM Carrizozo, NM Corona, NM Fort Stanton, NM Glencoe, NM Hondo, NM Lincoln, NM Nogal, NM Picacho, NM Ruidoso Downs, NM San Patricio, NM Tinnie, NM

Services available across New Mexico

Insurance and licensing in New Mexico

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

We list 14 cities and 15 ZIP codes in New Mexico.

Lincoln County

Questions about fire damage in New Mexico

Who does fire damage cleanup in New Mexico?

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

Does homeowners insurance in New Mexico 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 Mexico insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in New Mexico?

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

Where do I get a fire report in New Mexico?

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 Mexico cities do you cover?

We list 14 cities and 15 ZIP codes in New Mexico. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.