Public adjusters in Santa Clarita, CA

Ares Public Adjusters helps Santa Clarita Valley homeowners document fire, smoke, water and wind damage and push the insurance company for a fair settlement.

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Serving
Santa Clarita, CA
Phone
(818) 918-3332
California license
No. 6012529
Claim review
Free

Your Santa Clarita public adjuster

We help property owners across the Santa Clarita Valley, and we travel to you for the inspection. We work for you, not the insurance company. We document the damage, deal with the insurance company's adjuster and handle the claim from the first walkthrough to the final payment.

If your claim was denied, underpaid or delayed, or you are not sure the insurance company's number makes sense, call us before you agree to a settlement or sign anything.

What shapes insurance claims in Santa Clarita

The Santa Clarita Valley has a long history of wildfire. The Tick Fire burned through Canyon Country in October 2019, and the Hughes Fire near Castaic in January 2025 showed how quickly brush fires can spread in the hills around the valley.

Much of Santa Clarita was built in recent decades, with tract homes, planned communities and many HOAs. Newer homes can still have failed supply lines, roof leaks and stucco or window problems, and HOA communities add questions about which policy covers what.

Smoke and ash from nearby fires can get into HVAC systems, attics and ducts even when flames never reach the home, and insurance companies often underestimate the cleaning. Wind can also lift shingles, and a partial repair offer on a roof that needs full replacement is a common dispute.

Claims we handle in Santa Clarita

How it works

  • Free claim review. Tell us what happened. We look at your policy and the insurance company's position and tell you where you stand.
  • Documentation. We inspect the property, document the damage and prepare a detailed estimate and photo report.
  • Negotiation. We deal with the adjuster, respond to their estimate and push back on anything that was left out or undervalued.
  • Appraisal if needed. When the two sides cannot agree, we can invoke the appraisal clause in your policy.

Public adjusters are paid a percentage of the amount recovered, and the fee is spelled out in a written contract before you sign anything.

Serving Santa Clarita and nearby areas

We work with property owners across Santa Clarita, including Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country and Newhall, as well as nearby communities like Stevenson Ranch and Castaic. We also help clients in Burbank and Los Angeles and across Los Angeles County.

Our office is at 414 N Orange St, Unit 107, Glendale, CA 91203. Get directions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you serve Santa Clarita and the surrounding valley?

Yes. We travel to Santa Clarita, Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, Newhall and the surrounding area. We inspect the property in person and handle the claim from start to finish.

Do I need a public adjuster for a claim in Santa Clarita?

You do not have to hire one, but it can help when the damage is large, the claim was denied or underpaid, or the insurance company's estimate is far below your contractor's. A free review can tell you whether it makes sense for your claim.

How much does a public adjuster cost?

Public adjusters are paid a percentage of what is recovered. The fee and everything else about the work is written into a contract that you can review before you sign. We are happy to go over it with you during a free review.

What should I do first after damage to my Santa Clarita home?

Make sure everyone is safe and stop the source of the damage if you can. Take photos and video before any cleanup, keep damaged items when possible, save receipts for emergency costs and report the loss to your insurance company. Then call us before you agree to a settlement or sign anything.

Does homeowners insurance cover brush fire smoke damage if the flames never reached my home?

In many cases, yes. Smoke and ash damage from a covered fire can be covered even if the home did not burn, though the details depend on your policy. Smoke in the HVAC system, ducts and attic is commonly missed, so a thorough inspection matters.

Can you help with an HOA or townhome claim in Santa Clarita?

Yes. Townhome and HOA losses often involve both the association's master policy and the owner's own policy. We review both, document the damage in the unit and push for the coverage the owner is entitled to.

Get a second look before you sign.

A free review shows you what the insurer left out, what your policy covers and whether your claim is worth pursuing further.