Fire damage repair in Charlotte, NC. We rebuild, and work from your estimate.
After a house fire you need one contractor who will put the home back right and keep the process organized while you deal with your claim. We rebuild what the fire damaged: framing, drywall, floors and finishes.
Where we fit in the process
A house fire has stages. First comes safety, the fire department and your insurance company. Then the home has to be cleared, and smoke, soot and water from firefighting cleaned up. That is a separate specialty, and your insurance company or a fire cleanup company handles it. The last stage is the rebuild: replacing what was burned, repairing the structure and returning the home to livable condition. That is the work we do.
If your home has been damaged by fire, do not go back inside until the fire department says it is safe. Take photos of what you can, call your insurance company and write down what happened and when.
What we rebuild
Framing and structural repairs — Studs, joists, rafters and roof framing that were burned or weakened. These are reviewed by the county, and sometimes by an engineer.
Roofing and exterior repairs — When the fire reached the roof, attic or siding.
Insulation, drywall and ceilings — Replaced down to clean framing.
Flooring and subfloor — Including hardwood, vinyl plank, tile and carpet.
Cabinets, trim, doors and paint — So the repaired rooms look like the rest of the home.
Electrical and plumbing — Repaired by licensed electricians and plumbers we coordinate.
Working from your insurance estimate
Insurance companies pay based on their estimate of the damage. We read your adjuster’s estimate with you, compare it to what we see on site and write an itemized scope with photos that you can share with them. Fire damage often reaches farther than it first appears, into attics, wall cavities and wiring. When we find damage that is not in the estimate, we document it so it can be submitted for review.
Your insurance company decides what is covered, and we do not speak for them. We make the scope and the photos clear so the conversation is easier for you.
How it works step by step
Look and document
Felipe looks at the damage with you once it is safe, and takes photos so the scope reflects what is really there.
A written scope
You get an itemized estimate to share with your adjuster. We go through it with you or with your adjuster.
Rebuild and walkthrough
We repair and rebuild in the right order, keep you posted and do a final walkthrough together.
Structure first, then finishes
A fire can weaken framing without burning it through. Charred or heat-damaged wood has to be inspected, and the parts that cannot carry load must be repaired or replaced before drywall and finishes go back on. When the damage is significant, an engineer or the county may need to review it. We tell you early what we expect so the schedule is realistic.
Once the structure is sound, the rebuild follows the same order as a new project: roof and exterior, then framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinets, trim and paint.
Permits and your repair
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement requires permits for repairs involving structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical work, no matter the cost. Fire repairs almost always involve at least one of those, so permits and inspections are part of the plan. We pull them and schedule the inspections. Replacing drywall and flooring on its own is different.
Source: Mecklenburg County, Permit, Please! and Permitting. Rules change and every property is different, so we confirm what applies at your address before the scope is final.
What to send when you get in touch
A few photos of the damage once it is safe, and a short description of what happened
Your address or town
Whether you have filed a claim, and your adjuster’s name if you have it
Your preferred timing
Fire Damage Repair: common questions
Questions
Something else? Call (704) 977-6512 or send us a note.
Do you work with my insurance company?
We work with your insurance claim. We look at the damage, write an itemized scope and give you photos and a written estimate you can share with your adjuster. Your insurance company decides what is covered, and we do not speak for them.
Do you clean up smoke and soot?
No. Smoke and soot cleaning is a separate specialty. We pick up the rebuild once the home has been cleared and cleaned.
Can you rebuild after a house fire?
Yes. We repair framing and structure, then rebuild drywall, flooring, cabinets, trim and paint, working from your insurance estimate.
Do fire repairs need permits?
Usually. Mecklenburg County requires permits for structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs. We pull them and schedule the inspections.
What if there is more damage than the estimate shows?
We document it with photos and a written scope so it can be submitted for review.
Can I choose my own contractor?
In most cases the choice of contractor is yours. Your insurance company can explain how your policy handles it.