Where does large-loss rebuilds fit your project?
Pick the closest match. Each one shows how we handle that kind of job, then you can go deeper or book a visit.
For homeowners: Large-loss rebuilds
Work planned around the house you live in, with the rest of the home kept livable where possible.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For an insurance claim: Large-loss rebuilds
We document the work so your insurer can see what was found and what was done.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For commercial buildings: Large-loss rebuilds
Scheduled around an occupied business and built to the commercial code and the building use.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For condos and multi-unit buildings: Large-loss rebuilds
Coordinated with the building, the board and the access rules.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
For rental properties: Large-loss rebuilds
Planned for durability, tenant turnover and a schedule that keeps the unit available.
- Scope agreed in writing before any work starts
- One lead on site from start to handover
- Clear records at handover
Large-loss rebuilds, done right.
When fire or water takes the structure, we demolish what is lost, excavate and repair the foundations, rebuild the structure and finish the home. One team, one contract, from the first demolition to the final walkthrough.
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Why build with us.
One team from demolition to the final walkthrough.
We are custom home builders, so a large-loss job is a full build, not a patch. You get one team, one contract and a home built to custom-home standard.
Every trade is chosen for its work and checked, with one point of contact and written updates at every stage.
Large-loss rebuilds
Demolition. Foundations. Structure.
Full demolition, excavation, foundation repair and a structure rebuilt to code, finished to custom-home standard.
Written scope and records.
What a large-loss rebuild includes.
Large-loss rebuilds for homes where fire or water has taken the structure. Full demolition, excavation, foundations and a full rebuild, finished to custom-home standard. Book a site visit to start.
The problems we solve
Why it matters.
Large-loss work is a build, not a clean-up. Demolition, excavation, foundations and structure all run under one contract.
Custom-home standard.
One team, one contract.
Demolition, excavation, foundations and the rebuild, under one scope.
Everything that is lost, rebuilt from the ground up.
We document the damage, the readings and the plan before demolition, so the next steps are clear.
Is your home a total loss?
How we run a large-loss job.
One team handles the demolition, the structure and the finish, so nothing falls between trades.
How the job runs
Practical guides on large-loss rebuilds.
What we do
We work in clear stages and keep you updated in writing at each one.
Documented scope
Restorations and inspections
Restorations and inspections
Restorations and inspections
Restorations and inspections
Restorations and inspections
Builds and renovations
Builds and renovations
Builds and renovations
Builds and renovations
Builds and renovations
We strip out damaged finishes, insulation and structure that cannot be saved, with the site documented before and after.
Where the damage reaches the foundation, we excavate, repair and reinforce it before the structure goes back up.
Framing, roofing, mechanical and finishes rebuilt in one scope and one contract, with upgraded finishes available.
What our clients say
Large-loss guides
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How this works, decision by decision
Decision 1: Where large-loss rebuilds are used
A large-loss rebuild rebuilds a home or building after a major loss: fire, flood, storm or structural failure. The scope is large and the coordination is the main work.
| Loss | Typical rebuild | What matters most |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Structure and interior rebuilt | Structural safety and the permit |
| Flood or storm | Envelope, structure, interior | Drying and the envelope |
| Structural failure | Framing, foundation, interior | Engineering and temporary support |
Our pick: Start with the structure. A large-loss rebuild is only as good as the framing under it.
Decision 2: Scope and the insurer
The scope is written line by line with the findings behind each item. The insurer reviews it, and the scope is agreed before the rebuild starts.
| Scope item | Why |
|---|---|
| Structural repair | Finding from the assessment |
| Envelope | Water entry found |
| Interior | Damage recorded |
Our pick: Every scope line has a finding. That is what makes the scope defensible.
Decision 3: Temporary protection and shoring
The house is protected and supported while the rebuild is planned. Shoring holds the structure until the new members are in.
| Protection | Holds |
|---|---|
| Shoring | Floors and walls during the work |
| Weather protection | Roof and openings closed |
| Security | Site secured |
Our pick: Support and protect first. A house left open after a loss takes more damage.
Decision 4: Engineering and permits
The rebuild is engineered for the structure and permitted before the work. The drawings are the basis for the permit and the inspections.
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Structure | Engineered drawings |
| Permit | Issued on the drawings |
| Inspections | Stages booked in the schedule |
Our pick: Get the engineering and the permit before the rebuild. The permit follows the drawings.
Decision 5: Coordination of the trades
A large-loss rebuild uses many trades. One lead sequences them so each trade starts on a ready site.
| Trade | Starts when |
|---|---|
| Structure | Shoring and drying complete |
| Roof and envelope | Structure sound |
| Services and finishes | Inspected rough-in |
Our pick: Sequence the trades. The site is only ready when the trade before it is inspected.
Decision 6: Quality and inspection
Quality is checked at each stage against the drawings and the code. The inspections are booked before work is covered.
| Stage | Check |
|---|---|
| Framing | Against drawings before cover |
| Services | Inspected before walls close |
| Final | Before occupancy |
Our pick: Inspect each stage before the cover. It is the cheapest way to fix a problem.
Decision 7: Living during the rebuild
The household may need to live elsewhere during the rebuild. The plan covers housing, access and the schedule.
| Item | Plan |
|---|---|
| Housing | Arranged for the rebuild period |
| Access | Scheduled with the household |
| Schedule | Shared and updated |
Our pick: Plan the living arrangements with the household from the start.
Decision 8: Documentation and claim
The rebuild is documented for the claim: the scope, the changes, the photos and the invoices. The record is kept for the insurer.
| Record | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Scope and changes | What was agreed and when |
| Photos | The rebuild stages |
| Invoices | What was paid |
Our pick: Document changes in writing as they happen. Undocumented changes are the source of disputes.
Decision 9: Handover and house file
At handover the owner gets the drawings as built, the permits, the inspections and the warranties. The house file is complete.
| Document | Use |
|---|---|
| Drawings as built | Future changes |
| Permit and inspections | Proof of approval |
| Warranties | Claims within the term |
Our pick: Hand over the full house file. It is the record for the life of the house.