Sell without cleaning up or repairing the fire damage
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You do not have to arrange cleanup, repairs, or debris hauling before you ask about selling the house.
If the fire has left the home unsafe or entry is restricted, do not go inside to sort or remove belongings. Tell us what the officials have said about access and what you know about the property so far.
You keep your insurance proceeds
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
1. Tell us about the damage
Share the address, what was damaged, whether anyone can safely enter, and any fire, utility, insurance, mortgage, or City instructions you already have. Start with what you know.
2. Review written terms
We discuss the house as it stands and provide written offer terms for you to review before you commit.
3. Decide whether to proceed
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. You can review the terms before deciding whether to move forward.
Riverside building, repair, and records contacts
For a property inside City of Riverside limits, use the City routes below for building, permit, inspection, or code questions. If the house has a Riverside mailing address but is outside City limits, confirm the jurisdiction using the actual property address.
If officials have restricted entry, stay out until the responsible fire, building, and utility officials give directions for the specific property. Do not assume repair, demolition, or occupancy is allowed without checking the applicable instructions.
City of Riverside Building & Safety
Start here with a City building, permit, or inspection question. Ask what applies to the actual property and planned work. The City's permitted-construction information describes inspections and a Certificate of Occupancy in that workflow; it does not establish a blanket point-of-sale inspection or certificate requirement.
City of Riverside Code Enforcement
For a City code-enforcement question, contact the Code Enforcement Division at 3900 Main St., 2nd Floor, Riverside, CA 92522, (951) 826-5633, or the City 311 Call Center at (951) 826-5311. These are contact routes, not a finding about a particular parcel.
Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
The Riverside Downtown office lists document-recording services and recorded-document copies at 4080 Lemon St., 1st Floor, Riverside, CA 92501; (951) 955-6200. Check the County's current recording-services page for the service and location details before visiting.
Compare selling as-is with repairing or rebuilding
Compare written sale terms with itemized repair or rebuilding estimates, debris removal, any permit work the City confirms applies, and the costs of carrying the property while work is underway. Check your own claim and mortgage requirements with the insurer and mortgage servicer; the calculator is not an insurance payout estimate.
Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Compare selling options with the Riverside home-sale net proceeds calculator →
Questions and contact
Testimonials are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys. Each seller's actual location is shown with the review.
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Fire-damaged house questions in Riverside
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Riverside without cleaning or repairs?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Who keeps the insurance proceeds if I sell my Riverside house?
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 my house after a fire?
Do not enter if fire or building officials have restricted access or the property appears unsafe. Follow the directions for that address and tell us what access is allowed. You can call or use the form without entering first; inspection and closing plans depend on safe access to the actual property.
Where can I ask about Riverside fire repairs or permits?
Permit and inspection questions depend on the property and planned work. For a property inside the City of Riverside, start with the City Building & Safety page and ask what applies to that address. The City describes inspections and occupancy certificates in its permitted-construction workflow; it does not establish a blanket point-of-sale inspection or certificate requirement.
What happens after I ask about an as-is sale?
Tell us about the damage, safe access, and any restrictions or records you have. We discuss the property and provide written terms before you commit; if you choose to proceed, the closing is handled by a title company.
Ready to talk about the house?
Call 888-274-5006 or share the address and what happened in the form.
We'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 any safe-access limits.