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Getting Started

Questions that new clients have about getting started

  • What is Construction First?

    CONSTRUCTION FIRST is a full service construction and restoration team specializing in all aspects of salvage and reconstruction of damaged property following a fire or other disaster.

  • Why use Construction First

    With over 30 years of construction and design experience, combined with a specialized knowledge in the handling of insurance claims for reconstruction after a disaster, the CONSTRUCTION FIRST team is uniquely qualified to competently take care of all salvage and reconstruction matters arising from such an incident.

  • What does Construction First do?

    Working closely with your insurance company to ensure your property is fully and properly restored to its pre-damaged condition within the allowed limits of your policy, our services start immediately after the disaster has occurred, and continue all the way through to total reconstruction and re-occupancy.

Reconstruction

Questions about the reconstruction process.

  • When does the reconstruction process begin?

    CONSTRUCTION FIRST will identify all damage resulting from the disaster, and will prepare a detailed analysis and cost estimate from careful and documented investigation. The data resulting from the investigation and estimate will be presented in a form which fully meets all insurance industry standards.

    Reconstruction begins as soon as an agreement is reached with your insurance company on the extent of work to be performed.

  • How long does the reconstruction process normally takes?

    CONSTRUCTION FIRST cuts no corners in rebuilding your property. Although the company's goal is to get you back into your property as fast as possible, this means as fast as possible without sacrificing quality or building standards.

    This is where over 30 years of experience in the industry and our specialty focus on Fire Losses set us apart. A detailed analysis of fire claims in excess of $40,000 found that CONSTRUCTION FIRST, on average, completes projects 2.45 months sooner than other restoration companies. (Averages were determined from the date a building permit is pulled to the date of final inspection.)

    Being the ONLY restoration contractor that focuses exclusively on Fire Losses gives our employees more expertise. Because of this, we are the best suited to get you back in your home more quickly without ever sacrificing quality. Just as the brain surgeon is specialized in his field, we are the Fire Restoration Specialists

  • Will I have to pay for any of the reconstruction expenses?

    We will perform all work in the agreed upon Scope and Estimate with your insurance company for the exact amount approved by the insurance company. Excluding the Policy Deductible, there will be NO out of pocket expense to you as long as the square footage and material selections of the residence remains the same as the approved Scope.

Homeowners Insurance

General questions about homeowners insurance

  • Does my insurance company work with you?

    YES! Per state law, YOU are entitled to select ANY contractor you wish to restore your home! CONSTRUCTION FIRST uses the most current version of the insurance industry quoting and estimating software Xactimate to ensure our estimates are compatible with your insurance company.