Fire Damage Restoration in Pennsylvania

Quick answer

After a fire in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA Allentown, PA Valley Forge, PA Bethlehem, PA Easton, PA Levittown, PA Wayne, PA West Chester, PA Concordville, PA Emmaus, PA Fort Washington, PA Lehigh Valley, PA Media, PA Norristown, PA Southeastern, PA Blue Bell, PA Chester, PA Conshohocken, PA

Services available across Pennsylvania

Insurance and licensing in Pennsylvania

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

We list 323 cities and 466 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.

Bucks County

Carbon County

Chester County

Delaware County

Lehigh County

Monroe County

Montgomery County

Northampton County

Philadelphia County

Philadelphia

Questions about fire damage in Pennsylvania

Who does fire damage cleanup in Pennsylvania?

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

Does homeowners insurance in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in Pennsylvania?

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

Where do I get a fire report in Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania cities do you cover?

We list 323 cities and 466 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.