Fire Damage Restoration in Olympia, WA

Quick answer

After a fire in Olympia, stay out until the fire department says it is safe, avoid touching soot covered items, photograph the damage and call your insurer. Then call (833) 917-4160 to reach a local restoration company that covers Olympia.

Fire damage in Olympia

Olympia is in Thurston County, Washington. We currently connect callers in 11 ZIP codes here, including 98501, 98502, 98504. Olympia 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: Thurston County
ZIP codes covered: 11
Time zone: Pacific Time
Nearest covered cities: Lacey (8 mi), Tumwater (8 mi), East Olympia (10 mi)

What affects fire damage around Olympia

Long dry seasons bring wildfire and wildfire smoke to many communities, while cooler, wetter months mean more indoor heating, cooking and electrical fires. Wildfire smoke is a recurring concern across Washington, so ask about air filtration and HVAC cleaning if smoke entered your building.

Kitchen fires are common everywhere and often spread smoke through open floor plans.
Older homes and detached garages and workshops add fire risk from wiring, heaters and stored materials.
Rainy season heating and electrical use can lead to space heater and wiring fires.

Fire damage services near Olympia

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.
Wildfire Smoke Damage Cleanup: Cleaning ash and smoke residue from homes affected by wildfire smoke, even when the flames never reached the property.
Kitchen Fire Damage Restoration: Cleanup for cooking fires: grease and protein residue, cabinets, appliances and smoke that spread to the rest of the home.
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 Olympia: 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 Olympia 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 Olympia

9850198502985049850598506985079850898512985139851698599

Nearby areas we cover

Also close by: Lacey (about 8 miles), Tumwater (about 8 miles), East Olympia (about 10 miles), Littlerock (about 11 miles), Tenino (about 13 miles).

Other places we cover in Thurston County: Lacey, Bucoda, East Olympia, La Grande, Littlerock, Rainier, Rochester, Tenino and 2 more.

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

Questions about fire damage in Olympia

Who does the work in Olympia?

An independent local restoration company that covers Olympia 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 Olympia?

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 Washington 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 Olympia?

Yes. Calls also come in from nearby places such as Lacey, Tumwater, East Olympia. Ask the operator to confirm that your ZIP code is covered.

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

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 Olympia?

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.

Do you help businesses in Olympia?

Yes. Callers include homeowners, renters, landlords, property managers and business owners. Tell the operator it is a commercial property and whether you need to reopen quickly.