What we take on
We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. You don't have to arrange a cleanout or finish repairs before selling to us.
Tell us what happened and whether access is restricted. You can discuss an as-is sale while the damage is still there.
Insurance proceeds and your mortgage
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
What happens next
- Tell us the Arlington address, what happened, and what you know about damage and access.
- We review the property information and give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
- Read the written terms before you commit. If you choose to proceed, a title company handles closing.
You can call before gathering paperwork or arranging cleanup or repairs.
Arlington County safety, repair, and permit contacts
If fire or building officials, emergency responders, or the utility provider have restricted entry, stay out and follow their instructions for the property. Before starting cleanup or repairs, confirm what access and approvals apply to that address and planned work.
Arlington County's Building and Trade Inspections page explains inspections after permit approval and its Certificate of Occupancy process after final inspections. Those routes concern permitted work and occupancy; they are not a blanket inspection requirement for every sale.
For a County property notice, use the instructions and contact on the notice. Arlington County Code Enforcement lists vacant or open structures among the conditions it addresses; an actual notice and its assigned inspector determine the property-specific next step.
Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
Put a written repair scope and contractor estimates beside any permit or inspection steps for that work, your insurance and mortgage requirements, expected holding costs, and written sale terms. Use property-specific figures rather than guessing at repair costs or an insurance payment.
The Arlington calculator lets you compare sale estimates using your own assumptions. Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Compare Arlington sale proceeds with your own numbers →Questions and contact
You can call before you have every detail organized. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form below to tell us about the property.
Fire-Damaged House Arlington, VA — Common Questions
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Arlington, VA?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Arlington, Virginia and Arlington County. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Do I keep my insurance proceeds if I sell to you?
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
Do I need to clean out or repair the house before selling to you?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Can I enter the property or begin repairs after a fire?
If fire or building officials, emergency responders, or the utility provider have restricted access, stay out and follow their directions for that address. Before cleanup or repairs, check Arlington County’s permit and inspection requirements for the property and planned work.
What happens after I ask for a cash offer?
Tell us what happened and what you know about the damage and access. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You receive written offer terms before you commit; if you choose to proceed, a title company handles the closing.
How can I compare rebuilding with selling as-is?
Compare a property-specific repair scope and estimates, any permit or inspection steps for the planned work, insurance and mortgage requirements, holding costs, and written sale terms. Use the Arlington calculator to compare sale estimates with your own assumptions.
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