Fire Damage Restoration in Ohio

Quick answer

After a fire in Ohio, 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 Ohio

Cold winters push heating equipment, chimneys and space heaters, and older housing in some neighborhoods raises electrical and wiring concerns. Wildfire is a smaller concern in much of Ohio, 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 Ohio

Akron, OH Canton, OH Youngstown, OH Warren, OH Cuyahoga Falls, OH Kent, OH Massillon, OH Hudson, OH Medina, OH Perrysburg, OH Steubenville, OH Toledo, OH Wadsworth, OH Adena, OH Alledonia, OH Alliance, OH Amsterdam, OH Apple Creek, OH

Services available across Ohio

Insurance and licensing in Ohio

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

We list 278 cities and 352 ZIP codes in Ohio.

Ashland County

Belmont County

Carroll County

Columbiana County

Harrison County

Huron County

Greenwich

Jefferson County

Lawrence County

Lucas County

Mahoning County

Medina County

Portage County

Stark County

Summit County

Trumbull County

Tuscarawas County

Washington County

Wayne County

Wood County

Perrysburg

Questions about fire damage in Ohio

Who does fire damage cleanup in Ohio?

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

Does homeowners insurance in Ohio 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 Ohio insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in Ohio?

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

Where do I get a fire report in Ohio?

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 Ohio cities do you cover?

We list 278 cities and 352 ZIP codes in Ohio. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.

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