Reconstruction Services in Raleigh, NC

Reconstruction is the stage of recovery that rebuilds a damaged property after cleanup, mitigation and drying are finished. Water Damage Pros NC provides reconstruction for homes and businesses in Raleigh and across the Triangle, so the same company that dried out your property can also put it back together.

Many of our reconstruction projects start after water damage restoration. Once the water is out, wet materials have been removed and the structure is dry, the drywall, flooring, framing, cabinets and trim that were taken out still need to be replaced. We also rebuild after fire damage, storm damage, mold remediation, sewage backups and other losses.

Why One Team From Cleanup to Rebuild Helps

• No gap between mitigation and repairs. The rebuild can start as soon as the area is dry, instead of waiting to find and schedule a new contractor.
• The rebuild crew already knows the job. They know what was removed, where the moisture was and what was found behind the walls.
• One set of records for insurance. Photos, moisture logs and the scope of repairs stay together, which keeps the claim simpler.
• One point of contact from the first call to the final walkthrough.

Reconstruction can be as small as rebuilding part of one room or as large as rebuilding most of a home or commercial space. The scope depends on what was damaged, what had to be removed and whether structural parts were affected.

Reconstruction Services

• Drywall replacement, taping, texture matching and paint
• Ceiling repair after leaks, fire or a sagging, water-damaged ceiling
• Framing repairs for studs, joists and subfloor damaged by water, fire or a fallen tree
• Insulation replacement in walls, ceilings, attics and crawl spaces
• Flooring installation: hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank, tile and carpet
• Cabinet replacement in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms
• Trim, baseboards, doors and interior finishes
• Bathroom and kitchen rebuilding after a loss
• Painting as part of the rebuild

Our Reconstruction Process

1. Review the damage and the mitigation records. We look at what was removed and confirm the structure is dry.
2. Write the scope of work. We list what needs to be rebuilt, the materials and the order of the work, and we can share it with your insurance adjuster.
3. Choose materials. We help you match existing finishes, or pick new ones if you are upgrading.
4. Rebuild in the right sequence. Framing and structural repairs first, then insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinets, trim and paint.
5. Final walkthrough. We go over the finished work with you before we close out the job.

Rebuilding Kitchens and Bathrooms After a Loss

Kitchens and bathrooms are where many leaks start, from dishwashers, sinks, toilets and showers. They are also the most involved rooms to rebuild because of cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures and tile. We remove and reinstall or replace cabinets and countertops, rebuild walls and subfloors, and coordinate plumbing and electrical work so the room is usable again as soon as possible.

Repair or Rebuild?

A small, clean-water leak that is dried quickly may only need a drywall patch and paint. A full rebuild is more likely when:

• water sat long enough to swell subflooring, cabinets or trim
• contaminated water or sewage reached porous materials
• fire or heat damaged framing, wiring or roof sheathing
• mold was found inside walls or under floors
• a tree or wind damaged the structure

Living in Your Home During the Rebuild

Most people stay in the house while one or two rooms are being rebuilt. We set up dust barriers, protect floors in work areas and keep the site clean at the end of each day. For larger jobs, or when the kitchen or only bathroom is out of service, a short stay elsewhere may be easier. Many policies include additional living expenses for this, so ask your adjuster.

Reconstruction After Water Damage

After a burst pipe, appliance leak or flood, wet drywall is often cut out two to four feet up the wall, and flooring and lower cabinets may be removed. Once the structure is dry, we replace insulation and drywall, install new flooring, reset cabinets and finish the walls so the room looks the way it did before.

Reconstruction After Fire Damage

Fire jobs often need more structural work: charred framing, roof sheathing and wiring may need to be replaced, and the smoke odor has to be fully removed before new materials go in. We coordinate the rebuild with the cleaning so odor isn’t sealed into the new walls.

Reconstruction After Storm Damage

When a tree falls on a house or wind tears open a roof, we tarp and dry the structure first, then repair framing, ceilings, insulation and interior finishes. We fix the cause of the damage as well as what you can see.