Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County
Had a Fire? Sell Your Salt Lake City House As-Is
Rebuild or sell? If rebuilding is not right for you, we buy fire-damaged houses as-is, with smoke and water damage included. Serving Salt Lake City and the rest of Salt Lake County.
- Any condition, any situation
- No fees or commissions
- No obligation to accept
- You choose the closing date
Get a cash offer on your Salt Lake City house
Tell us where the house is. It takes about a minute.
Fire damage in Salt Lake City: where to start
Older Salt Lake City homes can suffer heavy damage from even a small fire because of older wiring and building materials. Rebuilding can mean permits, code upgrades and a long wait.
Salt Lake City is the state capital and the Salt Lake County seat, and it has some of the oldest housing in the valley, from early-1900s bungalows to mid-century brick homes.
Below is what generally applies in Salt Lake County, your realistic options, and how a sale to us would work.
Three paths forward
- Rebuild with insurance. Your policy covers most of it and you want to stay. Trade-off: months of contractors, permits and decisions.
- Sell as-is. You would rather take the insurance proceeds you are owed and move on. Trade-off: price reflects the damage.
- Sell the lot. Total loss and demolition is likely. Trade-off: demo and debris costs come first.
Before we talk, find these if you can
- Insurance claim number and adjuster contact
- Any fire department or city notices
- Mortgage statement
Missing something? That is fine. We can usually start without it.
How it works in Salt Lake County
After a fire, the city's building and code enforcement staff may require the Salt Lake City property to be secured or boarded, and rebuilding will need permits. Property records and any liens are at the Salt Lake County Recorder. Before you sell, get your insurance adjuster's estimate in writing and ask how a sale affects your claim.
How a sale to us would work
- You fill out the form or email us about the Salt Lake City property.
- We walk the house, as-is, and make a written offer.
- If an attorney, court or lender needs to sign off, we wait.
- A licensed title company closes, pays off any loans or liens, and sends you the proceeds.
Fire damage questions from Salt Lake City owners
Can I keep the insurance money?
Often, but it depends on your policy and your lender. Ask your insurer.
Will you buy a Salt Lake City house with smoke and water damage from firefighting?
Yes. We buy fire, smoke and water damage as-is.
Do I have to clean up first?
No, unless the city requires it.