When your furnace or oil burner misfires and releases smoke and soot throughout your home, you’re dealing with more than a mess—you’re dealing with a puff back. These explosions can coat every room with fine black soot, damage walls, ceilings, vents, electronics, and personal belongings, and leave behind odors and stains that no simple cleaning can fix. Fortunately, many puff back incidents are covered by your homeowners insurance.
Long Island Fire Damage Insurance Claim Experts Who Work for You
When a puff back strikes your home, the damage may not be as visible as flames—but it can be just as disruptive and expensive. In seconds, your oil burner or furnace misfires, releasing oily soot and smoke through your vents and into every room. Walls, ceilings, furniture, and air systems are coated in residue. And what many Long Island homeowners don’t realize is that the real struggle begins when it’s time to file an insurance claim.
Unfortunately, insurance companies often downplay puff back damage—offering surface-level cleanup instead of full restoration. That’s why you need Summit Public Adjusters on your side.
We are Long Island-based, licensed public adjusters who fight exclusively for homeowners dealing with puff back claims—not the insurance companies. Whether your property is in Suffolk County, the North Shore, or The Hamptons, we handle every step of the process: damage inspection, detailed documentation, claim submission, and tough negotiation. Our only goal is to get you the maximum payout your policy allows so you can fully restore your home.

Why Choose Summit Public Adjusters?
When disaster strikes—whether it’s fire, water, storm, or mold damage—you need an advocate who works for you, not the insurance company. At Summit Public Adjusters, we proudly serve Suffolk County’s most distinguished homeowners and businesses, ensuring every claim is handled with precision, speed, and the highest level of integrity.
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Why You Need a Public Adjuster for Puff Back Claims
Insurance companies frequently undervalue puff back claims or dismiss them as mere cosmetic issues. In many cases, they offer to cover only basic surface cleaning while ignoring more serious damage—like HVAC contamination, lingering odors, or the need to replace furnishings and personal items. At Summit Public Adjusters, we challenge those lowball offers by submitting detailed documentation, professional estimates, and a full review of your policy coverage.
We make sure your puff back insurance claim reflects the true extent of the damage. That includes thorough smoke and soot removal, complete ductwork and HVAC cleaning, and specialized restoration for textiles, fabrics, electronics, and appliances. We also account for odor elimination, air quality remediation, and repairs to your walls, flooring, and ceilings. From initial inspection to final settlement, we manage every detail—ensuring your home is fully restored, not just superficially cleaned.
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We serve all of Nassau and Suffolk County, including Brookville, Roslyn, Muttontown, Huntington, Smithtown, Babylon, East Hampton, and more. Whether you own a residential home or commercial property, we’re your trusted public adjuster on Long Island.