After a burst pipe, a sewer backup, a fire or a hail storm, there are usually two stages of work. First comes emergency mitigation: drying, mould prevention and removing damaged materials, normally done by a restoration company. Then comes the rebuild, putting the home back together. Cowgirl Construction focuses on the second stage, where careful finish work decides whether the repaired rooms match the rest of the house.
What the rebuild includes
- Framing repairs and new drywall, taped and finished to match existing walls.
- Trim and doors matched to the profiles in the rest of the house where possible.
- Flooring replaced and blended at transitions.
- Cabinetry, built-ins and stair parts repaired or rebuilt.
- Paint-ready finishes and a final walkthrough.
Working with insurance
If your rebuild is part of an insurance claim, keep your adjuster in the loop on scope and pricing before work starts, and keep photos of the damage and of your original finishes. We can provide a written scope you can share with your adjuster. Coverage decisions belong to you and your insurer, so ask them what documentation they need.
Matching what was there
The hardest part of a rebuild is making new work disappear next to old work: the same baseboard profile, the same drywall texture, the same floor height at a doorway. Where an exact match is no longer available, it is sometimes better to redo a whole room or hallway so the change looks intentional.
Using the rebuild to upgrade
Walls are already open, so a rebuild is a good moment to add insulation, blocking for future shelves or a TV, or better trim, or to rethink a layout. Upgrades outside the insurance scope are your cost, but adding them now is usually cheaper than opening walls again later. Read more in after the leak: rebuilding water-damaged rooms.
Frequently asked questions
Do you do emergency water extraction or mould remediation?
No. Drying and remediation should be done by a restoration company first. We come in for the rebuild once the space is dry and cleared.
Can you match my existing trim and floors?
We try to match profiles and materials. When an exact match is not available, we will show you the options, including replacing a full room so the difference does not show.
Will I need a permit for the rebuild?
Like-for-like repairs often do not, but structural repairs, new electrical or plumbing, and changes to layout or openings can. We will flag anything that needs a permit.
