Specialty Repairs

Storm-Damage Reconstruction

Storm and hurricane damage reconstruction – assessment, scope documentation, permits and rebuilding – managed as one coordinated project.

Discuss this service Assessment first

Overview

After a storm, the damage you can see – a lost roof section, broken openings, fallen trees – is often only part of it. Water that entered through the roof or walls can affect insulation, drywall, flooring, electrical systems and framing, and some damage only shows up after materials are opened.

We start with an assessment of the property and, where structural damage is a concern, a licensed engineer’s evaluation. That becomes a written scope and price for the reconstruction: what must be removed, what must be repaired or replaced, and what current code requirements apply to the rebuilt work.

We do not act as a public adjuster and do not negotiate insurance claims. We can provide scope documentation, photographs and pricing for the work, which you may share with your insurer. Licensed trade partners perform roofing, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work, and we coordinate the whole rebuild as one project.

Who does what. Structural evaluation is performed by a licensed engineer, and roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mold remediation are performed by appropriately licensed contractors. We manage the assessment, scope documentation, permits, scheduling and supervision of the full rebuild. We are not a public adjuster and do not negotiate claims.

Who it’s for

  • Homeowners with roof, window, wall or water damage after a hurricane or severe storm
  • Commercial owners who need a damaged building back in service
  • Property managers coordinating repairs across multiple units
  • Owners who want a single contractor to manage the rebuild from assessment to finishes
  • Owners who want to add resilience, such as impact openings, while rebuilding

What’s included

Typically included

  • Property assessment and photo documentation of visible damage
  • Coordination of a licensed engineer where structural damage is suspected
  • Written reconstruction scope and pricing
  • Coordination of temporary protection such as tarping and board-up where needed, with licensed trades
  • Removal of damaged materials and debris
  • Structural repairs to framing, roof decking and masonry as designed by the engineer
  • Roofing, windows, doors and exterior finishes, with roofing by a licensed roofing contractor
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC repairs by licensed contractor partners
  • Interior reconstruction: insulation, drywall, cabinetry, flooring and paint
  • Permits and inspections for the rebuilt work

Common exclusions

  • Public adjusting, claim negotiation or coverage advice
  • Emergency water extraction and drying, unless coordinated as part of the scope
  • Mold remediation, which is performed by appropriately licensed specialists
  • Contents replacement and cleaning
  • Upgrades beyond like-kind repair unless you request and approve them

Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.

Materials, design options & upgrades

Impact windows and doors

Replacing damaged openings with impact-rated products with the required product approvals.

Roof upgrades

Upgraded underlayment, attachment or roofing material during replacement, selected with the roofing contractor.

Standby power

Adding a generator and transfer switch while electrical work is already underway.

Elevating vulnerable equipment

Raising mechanical or electrical equipment where flooding is a risk, subject to local requirements.

Design improvements

Using the rebuild to update layouts or finishes, priced separately from repair of damage.

How pricing works

Storm reconstruction is priced on an assessment basis. We document the damage, open materials where needed, and build a written scope with line-item pricing. Where structural damage is involved, the engineer’s findings set that part of the scope.

Hidden damage found after removal is documented with photographs and priced before it is repaired. Upgrades you choose are priced separately from repair of storm damage so the two are easy to distinguish.

Priced after an assessment. The scope of this work can’t be known until testing, inspection or engineering is complete, so we price the assessment first and the work once the findings and repair design are in hand.

What changes the cost

  • Extent of structural damage and the engineer’s repair design
  • Roof area and roofing system
  • Number and type of windows and doors to replace
  • Extent of water damage to interiors
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC damage
  • Code requirements that apply to rebuilt work
  • Material and labor availability after a regional storm

If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.

Typical stages

  1. Assessment

    We document visible damage, coordinate temporary protection and identify where engineering is needed.

  2. Scope and pricing

    A written scope, photos and pricing are prepared for you to review and share as you choose.

  3. Removal

    Damaged materials are removed, and hidden damage is documented and added to the scope with your approval.

  4. Permits

    Permits are obtained for structural, roofing and system repairs.

  5. Reconstruction

    Structure, envelope and systems are rebuilt by licensed trade partners under our supervision, with inspections at each stage.

  6. Finishes and closeout

    Interiors are finished, final inspections completed and documentation handed over.

What affects the schedule

  • Demand for trades and materials after a regional storm
  • Permit office volume following major events
  • Engineer availability for structural evaluations
  • Drying time before interiors can be rebuilt
  • Product lead times for roofing, windows and doors

Questions & answers

Do you work with my insurance company?

We do not act as a public adjuster or negotiate claims. We can provide scope documentation, photos and pricing for the work, and you decide how to share them with your insurer.

Will the rebuilt work have to meet current code?

Repaired and replaced work is generally permitted and inspected under the code in effect, which may differ from what was originally built. Your building department sets the requirements.

Can I upgrade while I rebuild?

Yes. Upgrades are priced separately from storm-damage repair so you can see the difference clearly.

Representative photo, not our project · Avel Chuklanov / Unsplash

Start here

Planning storm-damage reconstruction?

A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.