What we take on after a fire
A fire can leave smoke damage, burned materials, and debris behind. You can sell without cleaning out the damaged rooms, arranging repairs, or hauling debris first. Tell us what happened and what you know about the house.
Insurance proceeds and your mortgage
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. If you still have a mortgage, your lender may have a say in how that check is used — we'll walk through it with you.
What happens next
Tell us what happened and what timing you have in mind. We’ll talk through the damage with you. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Crown Point safety and repair permits
Fire safety and repair permits
If fire or building officials have said the house is unsafe or restricted access, stay out and follow their directions. Crown Point’s Building Department handles city building permits and inspections. Lake County’s permit route is for unincorporated areas. Not sure which office covers the house? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Call (219) 662-3239 or visit the Crown Point Building Department about permit and inspection questions for fire repairs.
Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
Compare your written sale terms with the cleanup, debris removal, repairs, and rebuilding costs and time you expect. The Crown Point calculator can help you compare possible sale proceeds using numbers for your house.
Compare estimated Crown Point sale proceeds →Questions and contact
Questions about selling a fire-damaged house in Crown Point
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Crown Point as-is?
Yes. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Do I need to clean up, repair, or haul debris before selling?
No. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
What happens to my insurance proceeds if I still have a mortgage?
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. If you still have a mortgage, your lender may have a say in how that check is used — we'll walk through it with you.
Can I enter the house or start cleanup after a fire?
If fire or building officials have said the house is unsafe or restricted access, stay out and follow their directions. You can talk with us about the house as it is.
Where can I ask about Crown Point permits or inspections?
Crown Point’s Building Department handles city building permits and inspections. Call (219) 662-3239 about repair work after a fire.
What happens after I contact USA Home Buyers?
We talk through the damage and timing. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Do you charge fees or agent commissions?
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
What our sellers say
Talk with us about your Crown Point house
Tell us what happened and what you need next. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above.