Madera · Madera County
Sell a Fire-Damaged House in Madera, CA
A house fire changes what a house is worth and what it costs to fix. House Junkies buys fire-damaged houses in Madera as-is, with or without an open insurance claim, and our own licensed crew, House Junkies Construction (CA LIC#1077593), does the rebuild after we close.
Madera is the county seat of Madera County and one of the larger cities in the northern San Joaquin Valley.
The city has grown significantly in recent decades, now one of the larger cities in the northern San Joaquin Valley.
After a House Fire in Madera
Rebuilding a burned house in Madera takes permits from the City of Madera, and the work has to be done by the owner or a state-licensed contractor.
All new construction and remodeling in California now has to meet the 2025 California Building Standards Code, which took effect January 1, 2026. Those code upgrades are a big reason insurance money so often falls short of what a full rebuild really costs.
A burned house that sits open or falling apart can also draw code complaints. Inside Madera city limits, code problems go to the City of Madera's Code Enforcement office at 330 S. C St., reachable at (559) 661-5114. It handles upkeep of foreclosed houses, vacant buildings and weedy vacant lots, and the City's rental registration program, which includes routine inspections of rental properties. Just outside city limits, Madera County handles code problems instead of the City.
Fire rebuilds run our crew roughly $90 per square foot, and up to $135 per square foot for a badly burned house, before permits, holding costs, and closing costs. That is how we can make a real offer instead of walking away. See how we calculate your offer, or read our full page on selling a fire-damaged house.
Sources: City of Madera Code Enforcement
How Selling to House Junkies Works
- ✓ Tell us the address and what is going on with the house
- ✓ Get a written cash offer within 24 hours, with no obligation
- ✓ No repairs, no cleaning, no agent commissions
- ✓ We cover closing costs, and you choose the closing date
Fire Damage in Madera: Common Questions
Can I sell my Madera house before the insurance claim is settled?
Yes. We can factor an open claim into the offer, or buy the house as-is if you would rather not deal with the claim at all.
Do I need permits to rebuild after a fire in Madera?
Yes. Rebuilding needs permits from the City of Madera. If you sell to House Junkies, our licensed crew handles the permits.
Do I have to clean up the fire debris before selling?
No. We buy the house as-is, debris and all, and handle the cleanup after closing.
Can I sell a house that was red-tagged after the fire?
Yes. A red tag means nobody can live there until it is fixed, but you can still sell it to us.
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See everything about selling your house in Madera, or read our full guide to selling a fire-damaged house.