- Mitigation and reconstruction are separate scopes and may be performed by different qualified companies.
- Do not close walls until drying, testing, required specialty work and inspection conditions are documented.
- The rebuild estimate should identify demolition limits, missing finishes and responsibility for matching materials.
What reconstruction can include
The rebuild phase may include framing repair, insulation, drywall, texture, paint, cabinets, countertops, flooring, trim, electrical and plumbing corrections. The exact scope begins with the mitigation company’s release information and an on-site review of what remains.
Documents to collect before pricing
- Mitigation report, moisture readings and completion or clearance documents.
- Photos before and after demolition.
- Insurance estimate or approved scope, if a claim is involved.
- List of removed cabinets, flooring, fixtures, drywall and trim.
- Any testing or specialty remediation records required for the property.
Why matching finishes can be difficult
Flooring, cabinet doors, tile, paint sheen and trim profiles may be discontinued or aged. The written scope should state whether the work is a local repair, a defined transition or replacement of a larger continuous area. This avoids promising an invisible match when the original material is unavailable.
Requesting a reconstruction estimate
- Send the project address or city, affected rooms and current photos.
- Identify whether mitigation is complete and whether the area has been released for reconstruction.
- Share available reports, insurance scope and target finishes.
- Note occupancy, access, HOA or property-management requirements.
Planning ranges are general starting points, not a bid or guarantee. A written proposal requires review of the property, final scope, selected materials, access, jurisdiction and applicable approvals.