Reconstruction & Rebuild

Reconstruction is the rebuild phase after damage, when drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets, and fixtures are put back once the home is clean and dry. It follows mitigation, which is the emergency extraction, tear-out, and drying. First Call Plumbing & Restoration handles both phases, so one licensed contractor stays accountable from demolition to the finished room.

Mitigation is the emergency work that stops damage from getting worse - water extraction, tear-out of wet materials, and drying. Reconstruction is putting the home back together with new drywall, paint, baseboards, flooring, and cabinets. The rebuild is often the larger part of the total cost. Using one company for both avoids gaps between contractors. See our restoration cost guide.

Rebuilding after water damage can take anywhere from a few days for one room of drywall and paint to several weeks for a kitchen or multiple rooms. The timeline depends on the size of the damage, material and cabinet lead times, permits, and insurance approvals. Rebuilding can't start until materials are fully dry. We give you a schedule along with your up-front quote.

Yes, in almost every case. California requires a CSLB-licensed contractor for any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials, or any job that needs a permit, and most rebuilds meet one or both. You can look up a contractor's license on the CSLB website before you sign. First Call Plumbing & Restoration is licensed under CSLB Lic. #798425.

Yes, we coordinate reconstruction with your claim by sharing our documentation and written scope with your adjuster. Your insurer decides what is covered and how much it pays, so we can't promise approval. In California, an insurer can't require you to use a specific repair company, so you're free to choose your own contractor (learn more). You'll get a clear, up-front quote from us either way.