Water damage repair and reconstruction in Houston TX.
From drywall and flooring to cabinets and trim — we handle the complete rebuild after water damage. One contractor, one contract, one insurance claim. No handoff between a mitigation crew and a separate rebuild contractor.
Why one contractor for both mitigation and reconstruction matters.
Most restoration companies stop at mitigation — they extract water, dry the structure, and hand you back an empty, torn-out house. Then you have to find a separate general contractor, get separate estimates, deal with a separate insurance scope, and hope the two teams agree on what was removed and what needs to be replaced. We eliminate that problem entirely. As a licensed general contractor with full IICRC restoration credentials, First Response handles your job from the first moisture reading to the final coat of paint — under one contract, one project manager, and one Xactimate scope your insurer approves.
Complete reconstruction scope — everything your home needs.
Drywall repair & replacement
Remove only what is water-damaged or contaminated. Install matching drywall, tape, float, and texture. Paint to match existing. Xactimate-documented scope accepted by all carriers.
Flooring repair after flooding
Hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet — we replace what cannot be saved and match existing materials. Matching costs documented and submitted to insurance when discontinued materials require substitution.
Cabinet water damage repair
Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry that was wet often requires base cabinet replacement. We match existing cabinet style, finish, and hardware as closely as possible and document for your insurer.
Baseboard & trim repair
Baseboards are the most commonly overlooked line item in water damage claims. We document and replace all damaged trim, ensuring the finished result matches your existing profile and paint color.
Structural repairs
When water damage affects framing, subfloor, or load-bearing components, we perform structural repairs to restore the building assembly to pre-loss condition with permitted work where required.
Painting & finishing
Final painting and finishing brings the reconstruction to completion. We match existing paint color and sheen, feather new paint into existing walls, and perform a final walkthrough with you before closing the job.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle both the water mitigation and the reconstruction?
Yes — First Response Restoration handles the complete restoration from water extraction through final rebuild under one contract. We are a licensed general contractor in addition to being an IICRC-certified restoration company. This is a significant advantage over using two separate contractors: one scope, one point of contact, one insurance claim, and no gaps between the mitigation team's demolition and the reconstruction team's rebuild.
How does water damage reconstruction work with my insurance claim?
We scope both the mitigation and reconstruction phases in Xactimate — the same estimating software your insurance adjuster uses. The reconstruction estimate covers drywall removal and replacement, flooring replacement, painting, trim, cabinetry, and all finish work. We submit directly to your adjuster and handle the supplement process if the initial scope is incomplete. You receive a single, coordinated scope from water extraction to final walkthrough.
What reconstruction work is covered after water damage in Texas?
When the cause of water damage is a covered event, your homeowner's policy covers all reconstruction needed to restore your home to its pre-loss condition. This includes: drywall removal and replacement, painting, flooring replacement (matching existing materials), cabinetry repair or replacement, baseboard and trim repair, insulation replacement, and any structural repairs. Your insurer pays to restore your home — not to upgrade it, but not to leave it worse than it was.
Can you match my existing flooring and finishes after water damage?
We make every effort to match existing materials. For flooring, this means sourcing the same species, grade, and stain color for hardwood, or the same tile series and grout for tile. When an exact match is not available — which is common with older or discontinued materials — we document the discrepancy and pursue matching costs through your insurance carrier. Texas law requires insurers to restore your home to a reasonably uniform and consistent appearance.
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