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Sell a Fire-Damaged House in Gary, IN
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Gary, Indiana and Lake County. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Tell us what happened and whether officials have restricted access. Call 888-274-5006 or share the property details to ask for a cash offer.
Call 888-274-5006We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what happened to the house.
No cleanup, repairs or debris hauling before the sale
You don't need to clean out the house, repair fire damage or haul away debris to sell to us. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
If officials have restricted access, follow their directions. Don't assume it is safe to enter or that cleanup, repairs or demolition are allowed at the property.
Your insurance proceeds and 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 about the damage and any access restrictions or city notices. We discuss the property with you and give you a written cash offer and written terms before you commit.
If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company. We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Gary building and permit help
Follow directions from the fire department, building official, utility and insurer before entering a fire-damaged house. Gary's Building Department lists permits and inspections for work including repair and demolition, and a contractor Certificate of Completion for completed work. Ask what applies to the property's address and planned work before starting repairs or demolition.
Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
Compare repair and debris-removal estimates, any permits or inspections the City identifies, and costs while the work is underway with written terms for an as-is sale. Check your claim and mortgage requirements with your insurer and mortgage servicer as you weigh the options.
Use the calculator to compare estimated sale proceeds under different planning assumptions. Set repair estimates beside the calculation when deciding whether rebuilding or selling fits your situation.
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Fire-Damaged House in Gary — Common Questions
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Gary without repairs?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Gary, Indiana and Lake County. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Who keeps the insurance proceeds if I sell?
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.
Can I enter or clean up the house after a fire?
Follow the directions for the actual property from the fire department, building official, utility and insurer. Do not enter if officials have restricted access, and check before starting cleanup, repairs or demolition.
Where can I ask about Gary permits or inspections?
Gary’s Building Department lists permits and inspections for building work, including repair and demolition. Ask the department what applies to the property address and planned work.
What happens after I tell you about the damage?
We discuss the damage with you and give you a written cash offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company.
More Gary information
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and any access limits.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk about a fire-damaged house in Gary or Lake County.