Key facts: Fort Worth Fire Damage
- Homes built before 1978 may hold lead paint, so test before demolition.
- Older Fort Worth homes with open crawl spaces and balloon-style framing let smoke travel in ways newer houses don't.
- Hollow wall cavities can carry smoke from floor to attic.
Smoke inside old walls
Hollow wall cavities can carry smoke from floor to attic. A good assessment looks beyond the burned room.
Before anyone cuts
Homes built before 1978 may hold lead paint, so test before demolition.
Fire history in Tarrant County
FEMA lists 5 fire-related federal declarations covering Tarrant County, most recently Wildfires in 2008.
Across all incident types, Tarrant County has 28 federal declarations on record, and any of them may open aid for Fort Worth residents that insurance does not cover.
Protecting a fire-damaged Fort Worth home
Fort Worth averages 44 inches of precipitation a year, with July the driest month and May and October the wettest. Fire-damaged homes opened up by firefighting are exposed to that weather, so board-up and roof tarping matter quickly.
About 98 days a year reach 90°F, and heat speeds up odor and mold problems in a wet, closed house. Ask about temporary ventilation while you wait for the insurance adjuster.
Fire services in Fort Worth
Questions
Fort Worth fire damage questions
How long does fire restoration take?
It depends on the scope, and the contractor can explain after seeing it.
Do you cover Arlington fire calls?
Yes, Arlington is in our coverage data.