Reconstruction in London, Ontario
After the water is out and the smoke is cleaned, a room still has to be rebuilt. 911 Restoration of London is based in west London and rebuilds homes and businesses damaged by water, fire and storms in Downtown London, Old North, Masonville and Sunningdale, Hyde Park and Oakridge, Byron and Westmount, Lambeth, White Oaks and Westminster, Highbury and Glanworth, Argyle and Huron Heights, Glen Cairn, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Ingersoll, Komoka and Ilderton, Dorchester, Chatham and Blenheim, Wallaceburg, and Leamington.
Quick answer: 911 Restoration of London provides 24/7 reconstruction across the London area: drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinets, trim and finished basements rebuilt from the documented cleanup scope, with a typical 45-minute arrival in London and nearby towns and Direct Insurance Coordination. Call (226) 777-1890 for immediate help.
What Reconstruction Involves in London Homes
Rebuilding a basement that has flooded before
London's weeping tiles in homes built before 1985 are generally tied to the sanitary sewer, so heavy rain can push sewage back through floor drains. When we rebuild after a backup, we discuss moisture-resistant board and flooring at the base of the walls so the next event costs less.
City grant rules affect timing
The City of London's Basement Flooding Grant Program helps homeowners at risk with items such as sump pits and pumps, backwater valves and battery back-ups. Work must not have started, and remediation is not eligible, so check the program before a plumber or contractor begins.
Damage that reaches the structure
A building can also be damaged from outside: in August 2021 a gas explosion in Wheatley, which Chatham-Kent officials traced to an abandoned well, destroyed two downtown buildings. Losses that reach framing, roofs or shared walls need permits, inspections and licensed trades before finishes go on.
How We Handle Reconstruction in London
- We start from the documented scope written during cleanup, so the rebuild matches what was removed.
- We confirm with you and your adjuster what is being replaced and which finishes you want.
- We arrange permits where required and order materials.
- We rebuild framing, drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinets and trim, then paint.
- We walk the job with you, fix punch-list items and close out permits and paperwork.
For the national overview of this service, see Reconstruction.
When You Need Reconstruction, and What To Do First
- Drywall, insulation or flooring was removed during water or mould cleanup
- A finished basement was gutted after a sewer backup or flood
- Fire damaged framing, a roof or a kitchen
- Cabinets or trim swelled after a leak
- Ceilings were opened to dry them or trace a roof leak
- A summer thunderstorm or fallen tree opened a wall, roof or window
Keep the cleanup scope, photos and moisture readings, since they define what has to be rebuilt. Talk to your adjuster about finishes before work starts, and call (226) 777-1890 to plan the rebuild with the same team that did the cleanup.
What Affects the Scope and Timeline
The scope follows the loss. A basement after a water loss may need drywall, insulation, trim and flooring. A fire may call for framing, roofing, kitchens and electrical work by licensed trades. We write the rebuild from the documented demolition so nothing is missed.
Small rebuilds can take one to two weeks. Larger fire and structural repairs take longer, depending on permits, inspections and material lead times. You get a schedule and an update when it changes.
If your basement has flooded more than once, ask about backwater valve access, moisture-resistant materials and where the sump pump sits. Upgrades beyond like-kind replacement are usually the owner's cost, so settle them with your adjuster before materials are ordered.
What We Rebuild
- Drywall, plaster repairs and insulation
- Flooring, including hardwood, tile, carpet and vinyl
- Kitchen and bathroom cabinets
- Trim, doors and baseboards
- Framing and subfloors
- Painting and finishes
- Finished basements
- Roof and exterior repairs after storms
Insurance and Documentation for Reconstruction
We provide Direct Insurance Coordination on reconstruction, working from the documentation your adjuster approved during cleanup. Sewer backup and overland flood are usually optional coverages on Ontario home policies, and upgrades beyond like-kind replacement are generally paid by the owner, so confirm both with your carrier.
Why Property Owners Choose 911 Restoration for Reconstruction
24/7 Response and Fast Arrival
We answer every call at any hour. Arrival is typically 45 minutes across London, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Ingersoll, Komoka, Ilderton and Dorchester. For Chatham, Blenheim, Wallaceburg and Leamington we dispatch a crew right away and tell you the arrival time when you call.
IICRC-Certified Technicians
Trained crews with moisture meters, thermal imaging, and the containment and disinfection equipment each job requires.
Direct Insurance Coordination, No Subcontractors
One local team documents the loss, works with your adjuster, and handles the work from emergency response through reconstruction.
We provide this service in Downtown London, Old North, Masonville and Sunningdale, Hyde Park and Oakridge, Byron and Westmount, Lambeth, White Oaks and Westminster, Highbury and Glanworth, Argyle and Huron Heights, Glen Cairn, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Ingersoll, Komoka and Ilderton, Dorchester, Chatham and Blenheim, Wallaceburg, and Leamington.
Frequently Asked Reconstruction Questions in London
Can the same company clean up and rebuild?
Do I need a permit to rebuild after a fire or flood?
Can I apply for the City of London basement flooding grant for repairs?
Can you rebuild a basement so it handles water better next time?
How long does a rebuild take?
Related Services from 911 Restoration of London
This page is part of 911 Restoration of London. If your loss involves more than one problem, we also provide Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, and Storm Damage Restoration, all handled by the same local team.
Contact 911 Restoration of London About Reconstruction
From emergency to finished room, one team. Call us to plan the rebuild.