Fire Damage

Reconstruction Services

Rebuilding after a fire means managing many trades in the right order.

Once the cleanup is done, the house still has to be put back together. Reconstruction covers the framing, mechanical work, drywall and finishes needed to make it livable again.

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Overview

What reconstruction services include

Reconstruction is the phase that follows board-up, smoke and soot cleanup and odor removal. It can be as small as replacing a kitchen wall and cabinets or as large as rebuilding a section of the roof and the rooms below it.

The challenge is coordination. Framers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, drywall finishers, painters, flooring installers and roofers all need to be scheduled in sequence, and some inspections have to pass before the next trade can start. Local Pro Connect acts as your single point of contact so you are not chasing each trade yourself.

What to look for

Damage that typically needs rebuilding

Cleanup alone will not fix these. They usually need replacement.

Charred structural wood
Framing with deep charring may have lost strength and should be evaluated for replacement or reinforcement.
Heat-damaged wiring
Melted insulation on wiring is a fire risk. Electrical work in fire-damaged areas usually needs a permit and inspection.
Warped windows and doors
Heat can warp frames so they no longer seal or close properly.
Cracked tile and damaged fixtures
High heat can crack tile, glass and porcelain fixtures beyond repair.

The process

How reconstruction is coordinated

Each rebuild is different. Most move through these phases.

Scope and estimate
The damaged areas are measured and documented, and a written scope of repairs is prepared that you can share with your insurer.
Permits and selections
Permits are pulled where required, and you choose materials and finishes for replaced items.
Structural and mechanical work
Framing is repaired or replaced, then electrical, plumbing and HVAC are restored and inspected.
Close-in and finishes
Insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets and trim are installed.
Final walkthrough
You walk the finished work with the coordinator and note anything that needs attention before close-out.

Every property is different. The exact scope is set after an on-site assessment.

Why Local Pro Connect

One call, every trade, start to finish

After a fire, the cleanup, the water left behind and the rebuild usually involve several different trades. We keep them working from one plan.

One point of contact
You work with one coordinator instead of tracking down separate contractors for each part of the job.
Every trade the job needs
Restoration rarely stops at one trade. Follow-on work like drywall, flooring, electrical or roofing can run through the same request.
Local professionals
We connect homeowners with service professionals in our network across Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Indiana.
Records you can share
Photos and written scopes from the job can be shared with your insurer at your discretion. We are not affiliated with any insurance company and do not make coverage decisions.

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