Mitigation
This is the emergency phase: board-up, water extraction, ventilation and removal of heavily damaged materials.
Cleaning and deodorization
Soot removal, contents cleaning and odor treatment make the structure ready for rebuilding.
Reconstruction
Rebuilding covers framing, drywall, roofing, flooring, cabinetry, paint and finish work. It may require permits and licensed trades.
What may be separate
Restoration and reconstruction may be done by different companies, and each may have its own scope and billing.
Questions to ask
Ask who coordinates the phases, how change orders are handled, what warranties apply and how the work is documented for your insurer.
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This article is general information and not professional, legal or insurance advice. We are a referral service and do not perform restoration work.
