Marietta, OH · Washington County · Fire damage
Selling a Fire-Damaged House in Marietta, OH
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys fire-damaged houses in Marietta and Washington County, Ohio exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Tell us what happened and what you know about access. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask for a cash-offer review.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Marietta address and what you know about the fire damage and access.
Sell without cleanup, repairs, or hauling debris
We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. You do not have to finish restoration or clear fire debris before selling the house to us.
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
- We discuss what happened, the damage, and any access limits or notices with you.
- We review the house as it stands and give you a written offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, closing is 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. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Marietta building-safety and permit contacts
If officials have restricted access or the house may be unsafe, do not enter. Follow directions from the fire or building official and utility provider responsible for that property.
For properties in the City of Marietta, the City's property-maintenance and zoning pages identify the Southeast Ohio Building Department (SEOBD) for these services. The City Property Maintenance page lists SEOBD at 340 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, OH 45750, phone 740-374-4185. Its building department page links permit resources and explains which requirements apply to the address and proposed work.
- City of Marietta Property Maintenance · City Zoning
- Southeast Ohio Building Department · Permit information
For a fee question, contact the Washington County Auditor at 205 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750, phone 740-373-6623. The Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
Set cleanup, repair, or rebuilding estimates beside the written sale terms. Consider the time and costs of the work, carrying the property, access limits, and requirements from your insurer, mortgage servicer, or local officials.
Use the Marietta home-sale net proceeds calculator with your own planning assumptions. It is an estimate, not an insurance payout or repair bid.
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Questions about selling a fire-damaged Marietta house
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Marietta, OH?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys fire-damaged houses in Marietta and Washington County, Ohio 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. 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 officials have restricted access or the house may be unsafe, do not enter. Follow the instructions from the fire or building official and utility provider responsible for that property, and check what work is permitted before starting cleanup, repairs, or rebuilding.
What happens after I contact USA Home Buyers?
Tell us what happened and what you know about the damage and access. We discuss the property with you and give you a written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to proceed, we close through a title company.
How should I compare rebuilding with selling as-is?
Compare written cleanup, repair, or rebuilding estimates with the written offer and its terms. Consider the work and time involved, costs while you decide, access limits, and requirements your insurer, mortgage servicer, or local officials give you. The calculator is for planning estimates, not an insurance payout or contractor quote.
Who can answer Marietta permit or conveyance-fee questions?
For a property in the City of Marietta, the City property-maintenance and zoning pages identify the Southeast Ohio Building Department for those services. For an Ohio conveyance-fee question, contact the Washington County Auditor.
Talk with us about the house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the address and tell us what happened.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property and what you know about the fire damage and access.