Should You Rebuild?

The first question our team can help you answer is whether you should rebuild after a natural disaster. Sometimes it’s better to rebuild, but other times restoration makes the most sense. Our inspectors will help you look at this question from several different angles, including:

• Safety
• Cost
• Speed
• Code upgrades
• Available alternatives
• Preference

Weighing all these factors will typically make it clear which is the best option for your business after a disaster.

Safety

If you are considering restoring the old structure, you have to make sure that it can be made safe. A restoration expert can look at the remaining structure and determine whether it’s likely to be safe still or can be made safe. If the old structure is too damaged or if there are too many risks, it just makes sense to demolish it and rebuild something entirely new.

Cost

Once you know whether your old building can be made safe, the next question is how much that will cost. Sometimes restoration can be a very cost-effective alternative. Other times, restoration will be more expensive than rebuilding.

Your insurance policy can have a big impact on the relative cost of the options, if the compensation rates are different for the two options. Other times, insurance compensation is either the same for each or might be too small in either case to make a difference.

Speed

Downtime can doom your business after a natural disaster. You need to get back up and running before your reserves run out and/or your customers move on. Sometimes restoration is fast, but in other cases it can be a slow, intricate process. If you’re facing a slow restoration, reconstruction might make more sense.

Code Upgrades

A new building will obviously have to be built according to the current codes. Often, restoration will also have to bring your property up to code. Retrofitting old structures can sometimes be a costly, time-consuming process. It might make more sense to tear down and rebuild to code.

Available Alternatives

If insurance doesn’t cover enough of the restoration or rebuilding costs, you might look for other alternatives. You should evaluate the potential of available commercial real estate in your area. If you can find something else for less than it would cost to rebuild or restore your property, that might make more sense.

Preference

In the end, when you weigh all the factors, the final decision is yours. You can make the decision to rebuild or restore your property based on all the above factors.

Why Choose Burke's Restoration for Your Commercial Reconstruction

When you are considering commercial reconstruction after a disaster, there are good reasons to work with Burke's Restoration.

Restoration Expertise You Can Rely on

When you are evaluating commercial reconstruction, you want to talk with a restoration expert who can tell you whether restoration of your damaged building is an option and how much it might cost. Many structures that look like a total loss can be restored if the structural elements are stable and sturdy. Our experts will help you make an informed decision about restoration and reconstruction.

In addition, our experts can evaluate the contents of your building to see what fixtures and moveable property can be restored. Often, restoration of property can save you considerably over replacement.

Serving the Coeur d’Alene-Spokane Area since 1985

Burke's Restoration has been the leading restoration company in the area since 1985. Our 40 years of experience not only contributes to our knowledge of restoration and reconstruction, but has also allowed us to build deep connections with workers, contractors, and suppliers in the area. This helps us to provide our reconstruction clients with efficient reconstruction at a great price.

Comprehensive Reconstruction Services

Burke's Restoration can handle your entire reconstruction process. From the initial inspection through debris removal and demolition to rebuilding and finishing the new construction, Burke’s can do it all. This will simplify your reconstruction process compared to hiring multiple contractors. You’ll have just one point of contact for your project, which will eliminate hassles and make it easier for you to communicate your instructions and get them followed.

Insurance Claim Assistance

Unlike many general contractors, Burke's Restoration has extensive experience working with insurance companies. We understand how they work, including what kind of documentation they need of the damage and work performed. This can help you get complete payment for the full covered amount and get it quickly.

Rebuilding Experience

General contractors are often used to building, but they typically don’t have experience rebuilding. However, this is something that Burke’s Restoration has done a lot. We understand that rebuilding has different constraints than initial construction.

First is the timetable: we know that you need to get your business back up and running as soon as possible and can’t afford delays. We utilize a tandem team approach to perform the work quickly to keep you on schedule.

We also understand that insurance work is different. Not only are we working to document the construction, but we realize that the budget for the project is influenced by the insurance company and may not tolerate cost overruns.

If your commercial building has experienced considerable damage and you’re considering reconstruction, please contact Burke's Restoration today. We have helped many businesses from Spokane to Coeur d’Alene rebuild after a major disaster.