Fire and Smoke Damage Claims

Fire Claims Are Complex. We Make Sure Yours Is Complete.

Structural damage, smoke contamination, contents loss, and temporary living expenses all factor in. Insurance companies know most homeowners don’t understand the full scope. Select Adjusters does.
Select Adjusters at a fire damage property

What Every Fire Damage Claim Includes.

Fire claims have more moving parts than any other category. We document every one of them.

Full Property Inspection

Your adjuster inspects the affected areas point by point. Every visible and hidden source of damage is identified, including damage the carrier’s adjuster commonly overlooks.

Professional Damage Documentation

Photos, measurements, material specifications, and a detailed scope report built in the format insurance carriers are required to review. The documentation determines the settlement. We make sure it tells the complete story.

Carrier Communication and Negotiation

Select Adjusters submits the documentation, responds to the carrier’s adjuster findings, handles all communication, and negotiates directly on your behalf. You don’t make the calls. You don’t decode the policy. We handle it.

Re-Inspection Coordination

When the insurance company sends their adjuster for a second look, your Select Adjusters adjuster is present. We walk the property with them, ensure every documented point is reviewed, and don’t let damage get dismissed on a quick walkthrough.

Supplemental Claims

If the carrier’s initial estimate is too low, we file a supplemental claim with additional documentation and evidence. Many settlements increase significantly after a properly documented supplement is submitted.

Settlement Review

Before you accept anything, your adjuster reviews the final settlement against the documented scope. If the numbers don’t match the damage, we push back. You never accept less than your policy covers.

Real Fire Damage Claim Results From Arizona Homeowners.

Every result is from a Select Adjusters client in the Phoenix Valley.

Smoke contamination claim

Smoke Contamination

Before

Insurance Company’s Estimate: $22,000. Covered structural repair only. Did not include smoke damage to adjacent rooms, HVAC decontamination, or contents loss.

After

Full-scope documentation including smoke damage, HVAC contamination, and contents inventory. Settlement increased to $48,500.

Contents inventory claim

Contents Inventory

Before

Insurance Company’s Offer: $8,500 for contents. Used a flat per-room formula.

After

Detailed contents inventory documented every item in the home. Settlement increased to $24,300 for contents alone.

ALE coverage claim

Additional Living Expenses

Before

Insurance Company’s Decision: Limited ALE coverage to two weeks at standard rate.

After

Documented displacement timeline and actual housing costs. ALE extended to four months. Family fully reimbursed.

What This Looks Like For You

What This Looks Like for You.

These are the things you’ll experience from the moment we take on your claim to the day your settlement arrives.

You’ll Know What Your Claim Is Worth.

Your adjuster inspects the damage, documents everything, and tells you what the claim should be valued at based on the real scope of work. Not the insurance company’s estimate. The real number. You’ll know exactly where you stand before we file anything.

You’ll Never Have to Call Your Insurance Company Again.

Once Select Adjusters takes on your claim, we handle every interaction with your carrier. Every phone call. Every email. Every document submission. Every dispute. You stay informed. We handle the fight.

You’ll Only Pay If We Get You More.

Contingency means contingency. If we don’t increase your settlement, you owe us zero. No exceptions. No fine print. No "administrative fees." The risk is entirely on us. That’s how confident we are in what we do.

FAQs About Fire and Smoke Damage Claims

Your Family Has Been Through Enough. Don’t Fight the Insurance Company Alone.

Get a free fire damage assessment. A licensed public adjuster documents every category of loss and fights for the settlement your policy owes you.