Having one’s house catch on fire is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Even if you managed to escape nasty burns and dangerous smoke inhalation, you’re left wondering what to do with the property. Should you fix it up and move back in? Or perhaps you’d be better off selling it.
We buy houses in Lebanon, PA, and below, we discuss what to do with your fire-burned house.
Repairing a Fire-Damaged House
If you opt to repair the house, know that it’s no walk in the park. Here’s how the restoration process works.
- Get a fire damage assessment report. This report, which the fire department will produce for you, contains all the details of the fire and your losses. You’ll need the fire investigation report when filing a claim with the insurance company, which’ll determine if you have any salvageable items or if the property is a total loss.
- Hire a restoration services company to remove debris. Once the company has finished removing debris, it’ll need to dry the home out and remove moisture left over from putting out the fire.
- Hire a company to handle smoke damage removal. This part of the process takes the longest as smoke may have infiltrated every part of the home, from the flooring to the air ducts.
- Make repairs to the house to fix structural damage. That might include replacing drywall, rebuilding the roof, or installing a new electrical system. Note that if your house was out of code when the fire occurred, your insurance company may require you to make repairs that bring it up to code.
Selling Your Fire-Burned House
If fixing up your fire-damaged house sounds like a massive hassle, you might decide to just sell it and find a new place to live. Even if you go this route, though, you’ll still have to fix the house up before putting it on the housing market. Few buyers are interested in a house with fire damage and smoke-infused walls.
You’ll have to disclose the fire and any repair work to potential buyers, too. If you fail to do this, you could be on the hook legally for misleading the buyer. That means you may need to shell out for repairs for a property you no longer own.
Simply Sold Has an Easier Way To Sell Your House
Both repairing and selling your fire-burned house are huge headaches, but what if there was another way? When you work with Simply Sold, there is! We buy houses no matter their condition, and that includes fire-damaged homes like yours.
There’s no need to go through the stress and expense of fixing up your home after a fire. We’ll make you a fair cash offer so you can put the property behind you and move on with your life.
Get an Offer for Your Fire-Burned House Now
Our home-buying company makes the process of selling your fire-damaged house a total snap. We don’t ask you to make a single repair, and we guarantee a fair offer. Plus, you can close your house in as little as seven days.
Get an offer for your home now by calling (866) 408-4952.