Fire Damage Restoration in Massachusetts

Quick answer

After a fire in Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts

Long heating seasons, older homes with chimneys and wood stoves and dense housing where fire can spread between buildings are common across the region. Wildfire is a smaller concern in much of Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts

Boston, MA Springfield, MA Worcester, MA Cambridge, MA Lynn, MA New Bedford, MA Andover, MA Brockton, MA Chicopee, MA Fall River, MA Framingham, MA Lowell, MA Haverhill, MA Lawrence, MA Quincy, MA Waltham, MA Woburn, MA Dorchester, MA

Services available across Massachusetts

Insurance and licensing in Massachusetts

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

We list 478 cities and 646 ZIP codes in Massachusetts.

Barnstable County

Berkshire County

Bristol County

Essex County

Franklin County

Hampden County

Middlesex County

Norfolk County

Plymouth County

Suffolk County

Worcester County

Questions about fire damage in Massachusetts

Who does fire damage cleanup in Massachusetts?

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

Does homeowners insurance in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in Massachusetts?

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

Where do I get a fire report in Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts cities do you cover?

We list 478 cities and 646 ZIP codes in Massachusetts. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.