Trusted Reconstruction & Cleanup for Houston Homeowners
After a fire, flood, or storm tears through your Houston home, the cleanup is only half the battle. The rebuild is where most homeowners get left hanging. Wade’s Restoration handles both, start to finish, so you’re not juggling three different contractors and hoping they show up. Since 2007, Wade Ferris has rebuilt homes across Houston with his own name on the truck and his own crew on the job. When you call (888) 534-8116, you get Wade, not a call center. He’ll walk your property, write a scope in plain English, and get your home back to livable – often faster than the national chains can even schedule an estimate.
Key Takeaways
- Wade’s Restoration handles the full rebuild, not just the tear-out, so one crew owns your project from start to finish.
- Every job comes with a written scope before work starts. No surprise change orders, no upsells at the door.
- Wade documents everything for your insurance adjuster including daily moisture readings and photo logs, so your claim moves faster.
- Calls are answered by a live person 24/7. If it’s urgent, Wade can have a crew on site inside the hour.
What Our Reconstruction & Cleanup Service Includes
Full-Service Reconstruction
This is the rebuild after the disaster: framing, insulation, drywall, paint, trim, and finish work that makes your house look like nothing ever happened. Houston homes face a particular challenge after water or fire damage because our humidity seeps into wall cavities and keeps materials damp long after the surface feels dry. Wade’s crew tears out only what’s actually damaged, then rebuilds with materials suited to our climate, so you’re not fighting mold six months later. One crew handles the whole rebuild, which means the framing guy and the finish guy actually talk to each other.
Drywall & Flooring Repair
Water wicks up drywall like a sponge, and in Houston’s clay soil, foundation shifts can crack walls even without a disaster. We cut out water-damaged drywall, dry the cavity properly with Dri-Eaz equipment, and hang, tape, float, and texture new board that matches your existing walls. For flooring, we handle everything from pulling waterlogged carpet pad to installing new tile, vinyl plank, or hardwood, and we’ll match existing materials where possible so you’re not forced into replacing an entire room because of one damaged corner.
Contents Restoration & Pack-Out
When the rebuild is substantial, your furniture and belongings shouldn’t sit in the dust and debris. We pack out contents, inventory every item with photos, and store them off-site under humidity control until your home is ready. Items that can be cleaned and restored, we clean and restore. Items that are beyond saving, we document for your adjuster with clear photo evidence so you get fair replacement value instead of an argument.
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Smoke odor and fine soot settle into carpet fibers and upholstery fabric in ways a home vacuum can’t touch. We bring in professional extraction equipment from XPOWER and B-Air to deep-clean carpets, rugs, and furniture that survived the damage. Hot water extraction pulls embedded soot and odor out of fibers rather than masking it with deodorizer spray. If foam padding underneath is contaminated, we’ll tell you straight and replace it rather than cleaning the surface and leaving the problem underneath.
Post-Construction Cleanup
After a rebuild, your home is covered in drywall dust, sawdust, paint overspray, and construction debris that ends up in every vent and light fixture. We do a full post-construction clean before we hand you the keys: HEPA vacuuming of surfaces and vents, wiping down walls and trim, cleaning windows and tracks, and mopping floors until they shine. Houston’s pollen season makes this especially important because open windows during construction let allergens settle into every surface.
Insurance Claim Documentation
Wade deals with your insurance adjuster directly, so you’re never the one stuck relaying information between two sides. Every job gets documented from day one: moisture readings logged daily, photos before, during, and after, and a written scope your adjuster can actually understand. When your adjuster asks for proof of damage or justification for a line item, Wade has the documentation already prepared. It’s the difference between a claim that takes weeks and one that gets approved on the first review.
If the damage came from water, you may also need water damage restoration in Houston before the rebuild can begin. And if fire was the cause, our fire and smoke damage restoration team handles the soot and odor removal first. For storm-related destruction, see storm and disaster restoration. Whatever the cause, we’ll get the full picture before we start swinging hammers.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Reconstruction & Cleanup
We work with all major building material brands, but when it comes to cleanup equipment, we run professional-grade machines from XPOWER, B-Air, and Injectidry. These aren’t the rental units you can pick up at a big box store. We use XPOWER air movers and B-Air dryers because they move serious air volume, which matters in Houston’s humidity where slow drying means mold. Injectidry injection systems let us dry wall cavities from the inside without tearing out every square foot of drywall, which saves you thousands on rebuild costs.
Our crew carries IICRC certifications and works with these brands daily, so we know exactly what each machine can do in a Houston home’s specific conditions: slab foundations, crawl spaces, high humidity, and summer heat that turns a damp room into a mold factory within 48 hours. Whether your rebuild involves matching existing brand-name materials or any other make, the scope gets written before the work starts.
Signs You Need Reconstruction & Cleanup Right Now
- Drywall is soft, stained, or crumbling. Water-damaged drywall loses its structural integrity and becomes a food source for mold. In Houston’s humidity, even a small slow leak inside a wall can turn a two-foot patch into a full wall replacement if it’s not caught and dried properly.
- You smell musty or smoky odors weeks after the damage. Odor means particles are still present, not just the memory of them. Smoke odor means soot penetrated porous surfaces. Musty odor means there’s still moisture somewhere feeding growth. Both need professional treatment, not air freshener.
- Flooring is buckling, cupping, or separating at the seams. Hardwood absorbs water and expands; tile pops loose; laminate swells and delaminates. If you see gaps between boards or tiles that weren’t there before, water got underneath. The subfloor may also be damaged, which is a structural issue, not cosmetic.
- Paint is bubbling, peeling, or you see brown stains on ceilings. This is trapped moisture trying to escape through the least resistant path. Behind that stain is wet insulation, possible mold, and likely damaged framing. Touching up paint without fixing the source means you’ll be painting again in six months.
- Doors and windows suddenly stick or won’t close. Swelling from moisture makes door and window frames expand, which means the framing around them absorbed water. It’s a sign that water traveled deeper than what’s visible, and the structure itself needs assessment before cosmetic repairs make sense.
Our Reconstruction & Cleanup Process - Step by Step
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Assessment and scope. Wade walks your property himself, takes photos, and writes a detailed scope of work in plain English. You get a copy in writing before anything is touched, and you agree to the plan before we start. No one walks in with a clipboard and starts tearing things out.
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Insurance documentation and adjuster coordination. We photograph everything before, during, and after. Wade sends the initial documentation to your adjuster and handles all follow-up questions directly. You’re not responsible for translating construction terms into insurance terms; that’s on us.
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Demolition and targeted drying. Damaged materials come out cleanly and get hauled away. Before rebuild begins, we use moisture meters and Injectidry systems to confirm the structure is actually dry, not just surface-dry. This step prevents the cycle where you rebuild fast and then rebuild again after mold shows up.
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Reconstruction and finish work. Framing, drywall, flooring, paint, trim, the works. We match your home’s existing character where possible and install materials suited for Houston’s climate. Dust control barriers go up during the work so the mess stays contained.
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Final inspection and handover. Wade walks the finished job with you, checks every detail against the written scope, and hands you the daily moisture logs from start to finish. If anything isn’t right, it gets fixed then and there. Every water, fire, and mold restoration job comes with the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
How Much Does Reconstruction & Cleanup Cost in Houston?
A typical drywall and flooring repair in Houston runs $800 to $3,500 depending on square footage, material matching, and how much structural drying was needed beforehand. Full-service reconstruction after a kitchen fire or bathroom flood typically lands between $8,000 and $35,000, and whole-home rebuilds after storm damage can exceed $60,000. Contents pack-out and restoration adds $1,500 to $8,000 depending on volume and how much can be cleaned versus replaced. These are real numbers from Houston jobs, not national averages.
What drives the price: whether the structure needs drying time before rebuild, whether asbestos or lead abatement is required (common in older Houston homes), how closely we need to match existing finishes, and how much of your contents need pack-out. The best way to avoid overpaying is to demand a written scope before work starts. When a contractor won’t give you one, walk away. Wade’s Restoration offers free estimates, free second opinions on any written estimate, and no trip charge inside our own county. You’ll know the number before we start, not after.
Reconstruction & Cleanup Near Houston - Our Service Area
Wade’s Restoration is based in Houston and serves the surrounding communities including Reconstruction & Cleanup in Jacinto City, Reconstruction & Cleanup in Galena Park, Cloverleaf, Aldine, West University Place, Pasadena, South Houston, Bellaire, Channelview, Humble, and Deer Park. Most calls inside Harris County get a same-day or next-morning visit. If it’s an emergency, Wade can have a crew on the road inside the hour. You can also learn more about our work by visiting our home page.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Reconstruction & Cleanup in Houston
Reconstruction and cleanup is the process of rebuilding your home after water, fire, storm, or mold damage: tearing out damaged materials, drying the structure, and installing new drywall, flooring, framing, and finishes. It also includes cleaning the mess left behind by the damage and by the construction itself. For Houston homeowners, it means one company handles the whole job instead of coordinating separate demolition, cleanup, and rebuild crews.
Most single-room reconstructions in Houston take 5 to 14 days from demolition to final walkthrough, depending on how long the structure needs to dry first. Full-home rebuilds can run 4 to 12 weeks. The biggest variable is drying time, which our Houston humidity makes unavoidable if you want the job done right. Rushing the dry-out to hit a schedule is exactly how you end up rebuilding twice.
Small repairs run $800 to $3,500. Typical room rebuilds land between $8,000 and $35,000. Large storm or fire rebuilds exceed $60,000. Your insurance policy typically covers most reconstruction costs after your deductible, and Wade documents everything so your adjuster has exactly what they need to approve the claim. Call (888) 534-8116 for a free estimate with a written scope, and we’ll give you exact numbers, not ranges.
Yes, and this is where Wade’s Restoration does something most contractors won’t. Wade talks to your adjuster directly, handles all the documentation, sends the photos and moisture logs, and answers every question the adjuster has. You don’t get stuck relaying messages between your insurance company and your contractor. We’ve seen this process from the inside for over 29 years, and we know exactly what adjusters look for.
Yes. If your home has standing water, active fire damage, or a roof that’s open to the elements, call (888) 534-8116 and a live person answers, day or night. Wade himself often answers his own phone, and he can have a crew on the road inside the hour. For non-emergency rebuilds, we typically schedule within 24 to 48 hours.
Every water, fire, and mold restoration job is covered by the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right within 90 days, Wade comes back and makes it right, no charge. Beyond that, our workmanship carries a standard one-year warranty, and material warranties from manufacturers apply as well. If a problem comes up, you call Wade directly, not a department.
We handle the heavy lifting, but it helps if you clear small personal items from the affected area before we arrive, especially valuables, documents, and medications. If contents need pack-out, we’ll photograph and inventory everything on site before we move it. You don’t need to clean anything or move furniture; our crew does that as part of the scope. Just be home for the initial walkthrough so Wade can answer your questions face to face.
Schedule Your Reconstruction & Cleanup Service in Houston Today
Call (888) 534-8116 now and you’ll talk to a real person, not an answering service. Wade will come out himself, look at what needs rebuilding, and give you a written estimate with a scope you can hold us to. No trip charge inside our own county. Free second opinion on any written estimate. Senior and veteran discounts always apply. Ask anyone on your street, they’ll tell you who to call. To wade is what you do through a flooded basement at two in the morning, and it happens to be his name.
Written by Wade Ferris, Owner at Wade’s Restoration of Houston, serving Houston since 2007.