Fire Damage Restoration in Alabama

Quick answer

After a fire in Alabama, 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 Alabama

Warm, humid weather brings frequent thunderstorms and lightning, outdoor cooking is common most of the year and storm outages lead to generator use. Wildfire is a smaller concern in much of Alabama, 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 Alabama

Birmingham, AL Huntsville, AL Tuscaloosa, AL Anniston, AL Gadsden, AL Decatur, AL Florence, AL Athens, AL Bessemer, AL Cullman, AL Jasper, AL Opelika, AL Phenix City, AL Auburn, AL Madison, AL Northport, AL Alabaster, AL Albertville, AL

Services available across Alabama

Insurance and licensing in Alabama

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

We list 318 cities and 466 ZIP codes in Alabama.

Bibb County

Blount County

Calhoun County

Chambers County

Cherokee County

Clay County

Cleburne County

Colbert County

Cullman County

DeKalb County

Etowah County

Fayette County

Franklin County

Jackson County

Jefferson County

Lamar County

Lauderdale County

Lawrence County

Lee County

Limestone County

Macon County

Madison County

Marion County

Marshall County

Morgan County

Pickens County

Randolph County

Russell County

Shelby County

St Clair County

Wattsville

St. Clair County

Talladega County

Tallapoosa County

Tuscaloosa County

Walker County

Winston County

Questions about fire damage in Alabama

Who does fire damage cleanup in Alabama?

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

Does homeowners insurance in Alabama 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 Alabama insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in Alabama?

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

Where do I get a fire report in Alabama?

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 Alabama cities do you cover?

We list 318 cities and 466 ZIP codes in Alabama. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.