Lewiston, ME · Androscoggin County / Fire Damage
Selling a Fire-Damaged House in Lewiston, ME
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lewiston and Androscoggin County.
Call USA Home Buyers at 888-274-5006We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the fire damage and the property.
What we take on
You can sell without cleaning the house, arranging repairs, or hauling away fire debris first. We buy the property in its current condition, so you can discuss a sale without lining up a cleanout or restoration before contacting us.
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 what was damaged, whether officials allow access, and what you know about the property. We'll discuss the damage and give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
You receive written offer terms before you commit. If you choose to sell to us, closing is through a title company.
Lewiston fire safety and permit contacts
If officials have restricted entry or the building may be unsafe, do not go inside. Follow property-specific directions from fire officials, your utility provider, and your insurer. Before cleanup or repairs, ask the city which permits or inspections apply to the address and the work planned.
- For fire-related safety questions, contact the City of Lewiston Fire Department.
- For codes, permits, and inspections, contact Lewiston Planning and Code Enforcement. Ask what applies to the specific property and planned work.
- For county deed and property-record research, use the Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds.
Compare rebuilding with selling
For a rebuild, compare a contractor's written scope and estimate, the permit or inspection steps the city says apply, and the cost of holding the property while work is underway. Put those figures alongside the net you could receive from a sale; do not assume a particular insurance payout.
The calculator compares an estimated listing value with what you may net after selling costs. Use the assumptions you can support from your records.
Open the Lewiston home-sale net proceeds calculator →Questions about selling a fire-damaged Lewiston house
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Lewiston, ME?
We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lewiston and Androscoggin County.
Do I need to clean up, repair, or remove debris first?
No. You do not need to clean the house, repair fire damage, or haul debris to sell it to us. We buy the house exactly as it stands.
Who keeps the insurance proceeds, and what about my 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 if the house may be unsafe or repairs need permits?
If officials have restricted entry or the building may be unsafe, do not enter. Follow directions from fire officials and your utility provider. Before cleanup or repair work, ask Lewiston Fire Department and Planning and Code Enforcement which permits or inspections apply to the property and planned work.
What happens after I tell you about the fire?
Tell us what was damaged and share the property details you have. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You receive written offer terms before you commit; closing is through a title company.
Testimonials are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys. Each seller's location appears with the review.
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Here's what sellers have said about working with us.
“Sixty-six years old, widowed, and the house had more property taxes than I wanted to keep paying — $5,800 a year in NH on a fixed income. My son in Boston had been after me to move south. USA Home Buyers gave me a fair number, no open houses, no strangers in my house. Closed in eight days. I was in Massachusetts before spring.”
“My parents owned a house near the Millyard for 40 years. After my mother passed, my brother and I needed to settle the estate quickly — we both have jobs and families, neither of us lives in Manchester. USA Home Buyers had a written offer the next day and we closed in 11 days. The whole process was straightforward.”
“I relocated to Boston for work and had my Manchester house on the market for three months with an agent — two failed offers, one buyer who couldn't get financing. USA Home Buyers gave me a written number the next morning and we closed before my lease on the new apartment ran out.”
More Lewiston seller information
Talk with us about the house
Tell us about the damage and what you are considering. You can also call 888-274-5006.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property details and we will review them with you.