Fire Damage Restoration in Minneapolis, MN

Quick answer

Make sure everyone is out and safe, wait for the fire department to clear the building, take photos, call your insurer and call (833) 917-4160. A local company that covers Minneapolis can then secure the property and explain how soot, smoke and water cleanup will work.

Fire damage in Minneapolis

Callers from Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota reach independent restoration companies through our toll free line, and we cover 69 ZIP codes here. Minneapolis is a larger community, so fire and smoke damage can involve apartments, condos, restaurants and offices as well as houses. Smoke and water can pass between units, which is why multi unit losses often need coordinated cleanup.

County: Hennepin County
ZIP codes covered: 69
Time zone: Central Time
Nearest covered cities: Hopkins (8 mi), Mendota (9 mi), Saint Paul (10 mi)

What affects fire damage around Minneapolis

Cold winters push heating equipment, chimneys and space heaters, and older housing in some neighborhoods raises electrical and wiring concerns. Smoke from brush or wildland fires can reach parts of Minnesota in dry seasons.

Furnaces, space heaters and chimneys are the main heating risks through long winters.
Smoke from a fire in one unit can travel through shared walls and attics in duplexes and apartments.
Basements and attached garages store flammable items near living spaces.

Fire damage services near Minneapolis

Emergency Fire Damage Cleanup: The first days after the fire department leaves: securing the property, removing debris and stopping further damage.
Smoke and Soot Removal: Professional cleaning of soot, ash and smoke residue from walls, ceilings, contents and HVAC systems.
Fire and Water Damage Restoration: Drying and cleanup for the water left behind by fire hoses and sprinklers, handled together with the fire damage.
Wildfire Smoke Damage Cleanup: Cleaning ash and smoke residue from homes affected by wildfire smoke, even when the flames never reached the property.
Board Up and Roof Tarping After a Fire: Temporary protection for broken windows, doors and burned roofs so weather, animals and trespassers stay out.

Not sure what you need? Read what to do after a house fire or call and describe what happened.

After a fire in Minneapolis: what to do first

Safety first. Get everyone out, call 911 if the fire is still burning and wait for the fire department to clear the building.
Get the fire report. Ask the responding department for the incident number. In Minneapolis that may be a city, county or district agency.
Call your insurer. Report the loss, ask what they need and keep a log of every call.
Document and protect. Photograph each room, avoid touching soot covered items and arrange board up if windows or the roof are open.
Call a restoration company. Call (833) 917-4160 so a local crew can start cleanup before soot and moisture set in.

ZIP codes covered in Minneapolis

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Nearby areas we cover

Also close by: Hopkins (about 8 miles), Mendota (about 9 miles), Saint Paul (about 10 miles), Maple Grove (about 10 miles), Minnetonka (about 10 miles).

Other places we cover in Hennepin County: Maple Plain, Loretto, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Osseo, Champlin, Crystal Bay, Dayton and 12 more.

See fire damage help across all of Minnesota, browse the Minnesota ZIP code list, or read about filing a fire damage insurance claim.

Questions about fire damage in Minneapolis

Who does the work in Minneapolis?

An independent local restoration company that covers Minneapolis and sets its own pricing. Fire Damage Restoration USA is a referral service. We connect your call and the company explains its process and cost before work begins.

How fast can a crew reach Minneapolis?

It depends on your exact location, the time of day, weather and how busy providers are. Give your ZIP code and nearest cross streets when you call, and say whether the fire department has cleared the building so the right crew can be lined up.

Does homeowners insurance in Minnesota cover fire damage?

Many standard policies cover fire, smoke and the water used to put out a fire, and some cover living expenses while the home is unlivable. Limits and deductibles vary, so read your policy and ask your insurer before deciding how to proceed.

Do you cover areas near Minneapolis?

Yes. Calls also come in from nearby places such as Hopkins, Mendota, Saint Paul. Ask the operator to confirm that your ZIP code is covered.

How do I check a contractor in Minnesota?

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

How do I get the fire report for a fire in Minneapolis?

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, since your insurer will want it.

What should I do first after a fire in Minneapolis?

Make sure everyone is safe, wait for the fire department to clear the building, call your insurer, photograph the damage and protect the property from weather. Then call a restoration company. Avoid touching soot covered items and do not run the HVAC system.