General Restoration Contractors

General restoration encompasses comprehensive repair and reconstruction services for properties affected by any type of disaster or damage: water, fire, smoke, mold, storm, vandalism, or structural issues. General restoration contractors provide end-to-end service from emergency mitigation through complete rebuild, often managing multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, flooring, painting) under one contract.

The advantage of a full-service general restoration company is streamlined project management, single-point accountability, and coordinated scheduling of all trades. The restoration process typically includes emergency stabilization, damage assessment and documentation, mitigation (water extraction, debris removal, structural drying), demolition of unsalvageable materials, cleaning and treatment of salvageable materials, reconstruction (framing, drywall, flooring, painting, trim), and final inspections and clearances.

IICRC-certified general restoration firms hold multiple certifications (WRT, FSRT, ASD, AMRT) covering the full range of restoration disciplines. They work directly with insurance carriers, provide detailed documentation in industry-standard formats, and follow all applicable IICRC standards. For large or complex losses involving multiple types of damage, a general restoration contractor simplifies the process, reduces communication gaps between trades, and provides comprehensive warranty coverage on all work performed.