Dealing with a fire damaged house in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, or Suffolk? Virginia Cash Real Estate buys fire, smoke, and water damaged homes as-is — total loss burns, kitchen fires, or smoke-only damage. No repairs, no cleanout, no dealing with the insurance rebuild. See real before/after photos of a Chesapeake fire we bought and rebuilt.
A house fire is one of the worst days a homeowner can have. Between the insurance adjuster, the mortgage company, temporary housing, and contractors who don't call back — rebuilding is often more stress than the property is worth. Virginia Cash Real Estate buys fire damaged houses across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, and Suffolk in any condition — total-loss burns, kitchen and garage fires, smoke and soot only, or fires with an open insurance claim.
No repairs. No cleanout. No dealing with the city's unsafe placard. We take the property as it sits, in cash, and close on your timeline.
Drag the slider on each image to compare the before and after. This is a real property we purchased in cash, gutted, and fully renovated — the same thing we're prepared to do with yours.
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AfterFire-damaged exterior → fully renovated 1 / 4
Every fire is different, and so is every offer. Here are the fire situations we regularly buy across Hampton Roads:
Call (757) 699-4796 or fill out the form. Share what you know — cause, extent, insurance status. No inspections, no photos required. We've bought total-loss burns and single-room kitchen fires alike.
A local buyer visits within 24–48 hours. Boarded up, red-tagged, no power — none of it matters. We don't need utilities on and we don't need it cleaned out.
We factor demo, framing, roof, and rebuild costs into a straight cash number. No repair credits, no last-minute price drops, no financing contingency.
Leave what you don't want — debris, damaged belongings, appliances. We handle cleanout and demo after closing. You walk away with cash and no rebuild headache.
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“Had to sell my home which needed a lot of TLC. Matt and Ben reached out and were very transparent about their business and intentions. They quoted me a fair price and made the process simple and stress free. If I ever decide to sell another property, I'm calling them. Thanks guys!!!
“Ben & Matt at VA Cash Real Estate thank you from the bottom of my heart. You guys are amazing. My house needed a lot of work. You made the process straightforward. You closed fast & gave me a great price.
“I have worked with Matt and Ben in their real estate closings for over 6 years now and their dedication and professionalism has always impressed me. I think they genuinely care about helping the people they work with. They are absolutely one the best teams to work with in my opinion!
No need for expensive repairs, junk removal, or cleaning.
A fast, simple, and cost-effective way to sell your Hampton Roads property. No realtor commissions, no closing costs — we even pay yours.
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