The Difference between Restoration, a remodel, and New Construction Services
The Difference between Restoration, a remodel, and New Construction Services
What is Restoration / Renovation?
- Refinishing wood floors
- Refurbishing existing light fixtures, cabinets, windows etc.
- Repairing holes and other damage to interior/exterior walls.
- Obtaining correct permits for replacing or rebuilding structure, electrical, plumbing, roofing etc.
What is Construction / New Construction?
While restoration will take an existing structure and bring it to its original condition, construction is building something new.
Construction projects will typically include the following:
- Having plans drawn up for additional room(s), wall(s) or other elements including electrical and plumbing, that did not previously exist, or for the building of an entirely new home or building from the ground up.
- Obtaining the correct building permits before starting any work
- Interviewing and hiring a professional contractor to manage and oversee the construction of the new space
Construction tends to be more expensive and takes more time than a restoration project.
New Construction and Additions
Benefits of Using The Same Contractor for Restoration and Reconstruction
When fire, flood, or a storm devastates your home, the damage isn’t always limited to cleaning up or even simple restoration. Many times, your property may require replacement of drywall, windows, flooring, roofing, etc. and could even include larger scale projects to repair or replace weakened structure of your home. Instead of simply restoring your home, it is common to have need or desire for changes and new construction.
So what does that mean? Depending on the project, it will determine what kind of contractor you call. A general contractor deals with remodeling a home’s exterior, interior, or both, usually for cosmetic purposes. A general contractor usually doesn’t have in-depth knowledge of insurance companies or coverage. A restoration contractor, however, deals with insurance companies to help replace and/or restore what has been damaged by fire, water, storm, or even a vehicle through your property and is covered by the insurance policy. A restoration contractor has a general contracting license, but specializes in damage assessment and estimation, as well as working with insurance companies to restore your property. We can help you to seamlessly make this transition from restoring to new construction all while allowing you to continue working with people you already know.
As a restoration company with a general contractor’s license, we know experienced people with professional reputations
As a restoration company with a general contractor’s license, we know experienced people with professional reputations. Instead of having to find individual trades on your own and hope they’ll do a good job, we have a network of employees, subcontractors, and contacts we trust, giving you the confidence that your job will be done with the utmost care.
Contractors specialize in project management
Contractors specialize in project management. We keep everyone involved and up to date on all pertinent information. Also, because we already have working relationships with vendors and subcontractors we are able to keep the work going on pace and move things forward as quickly as possible.
Contractors are your main point of contact
Contractors are your main point of contact. Consider us your one-stop shop. Instead of having to cut payments to a whole host of people, a contractor will provide you with one quote. It’s then up to the contractors to pay the people sourced for the project.
Contractors understand the full scope of the project
Contractors understand the full scope of the project. Hiring two contractors–one to do the restoration and another to do the reconstruction forms a communication gap. While it may not be a big deal, it could make the project less efficient and more costly. Having one person oversee the entire project from start to finish brings peace of mind that details won’t be overlooked.