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Fire Damage Claim Guide

A fire claim is one of the most complex you'll ever file. This guide brings clarity to a hard time.

After a fire, the last thing you should have to worry about is whether you're documenting the claim correctly. This guide explains the parts of a fire claim so you know what should be accounted for.

The parts of a fire claim

A complete fire claim usually has several distinct components, each documented separately:

  • Structure — rebuild and repair, including current code upgrades
  • Contents — your personal belongings, inventoried item by item
  • Smoke and soot — damage that reaches far beyond the burn area
  • Water damage — from firefighting efforts
  • Additional living expenses — housing and costs while displaced

Why fire claims get underpaid

Fire claims are easy to under-document in the aftermath of trauma. Smoke damage is underestimated, contents inventories are incomplete, living expenses are overlooked, and code upgrade costs are excluded. Each gap leaves money on the table at the worst possible time.

You don't have to build a contents inventory or fight over scope while grieving a loss. A public adjuster handles the documentation so you can focus on your family.

Questions

Common questions

What does fire insurance cover?

Most homeowner policies cover the structure, contents, smoke and water damage from the fire, and additional living expenses while you're displaced. The specific amounts depend on your policy.

How do I make a list of everything I lost?

You don't have to do it alone. A public adjuster helps you build a thorough contents inventory and document the full structural and smoke damage so nothing is missed.

Have property damage? Get a free inspection.

Before you accept an insurance decision, get a clear, professional read on your claim from an Arizona public adjuster — at no cost to you.

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