Fire Damage Restoration in Wisconsin

Quick answer

After a fire in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin

Cold winters push heating equipment, chimneys and space heaters, and older housing in some neighborhoods raises electrical and wiring concerns. Wildfire and brush fire smoke can affect parts of Wisconsin in dry seasons. If smoke reached your home, see our wildfire smoke damage cleanup page.

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 Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI Madison, WI Green Bay, WI Racine, WI Appleton, WI Kenosha, WI Oshkosh, WI Janesville, WI Waukesha, WI Brookfield, WI Fond Du Lac, WI La Crosse, WI Marshfield, WI Sheboygan, WI Stevens Point, WI Wausau, WI Beloit, WI Iola, WI

Services available across Wisconsin

Insurance and licensing in Wisconsin

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

We list 444 cities and 581 ZIP codes in Wisconsin.

Adams County

Brown County

Burnett County

Calumet County

Dane County

Dodge County

Door County

Dunn County

Eau Claire County

Eleva

Fond du Lac County

Jefferson County

Kenosha County

Kewaunee County

La Crosse County

Manitowoc County

Marathon County

Menominee County

Milwaukee County

Oconto County

Oneida County

Outagamie County

Ozaukee County

Pepin County

Pierce County

Polk County

Portage County

Racine County

Richland County

Viola

Rock County

Shawano County

Sheboygan County

St. Croix County

Trempealeau County

Vernon County

Walworth County

Washington County

Waukesha County

Waupaca County

Waushara County

Winnebago County

Wood County

Questions about fire damage in Wisconsin

Who does fire damage cleanup in Wisconsin?

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

Does homeowners insurance in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin insurance regulator.

How do I check a restoration contractor in Wisconsin?

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

Where do I get a fire report in Wisconsin?

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 Wisconsin cities do you cover?

We list 444 cities and 581 ZIP codes in Wisconsin. Browse the list on this page or call (833) 917-4160 and the operator will confirm your ZIP code.