Yes. We handle both insurance reconstruction after a water, fire or storm loss and standard remodeling projects for homeowners and businesses in Canton and throughout Stark County, including North Canton, Massillon, Alliance, Louisville, Jackson Township and Plain Township. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, whole-home rebuilds, roofing and siding replacement, and commercial build outs are all in scope.

Reconstruction rebuilds what a loss destroyed, returning the property to pre-loss condition, and it is typically paid through an insurance claim with a scope the carrier approves. Remodeling changes what was already there by choice, and you pay for it directly.

The work itself overlaps almost completely, which is why we run both. The difference is in how the project gets scoped, documented and paid for. Reconstruction requires a line item estimate that matches the adjuster's scope, photo documentation and approvals at each stage. Remodeling runs on a contract and selections you make up front.

Yes, and it is a common situation. Many mitigation-only companies dry the structure, tear out the damaged materials and then hand the homeowner a stack of paperwork and no path to a finished house. We can take the job from that point, review the mitigation documentation and the carrier's scope, verify the structure is actually dry before we build over it, and handle the reconstruction through final walkthrough.

Before we close anything up, we confirm moisture readings independently. Building over a wall cavity that was never fully dried is how a repaired room becomes a mold claim six months later.

Yes, from a cabinet and counter refresh through a full gut with layout changes. That can include demolition, moving plumbing and electrical, new cabinetry and countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, appliance installation and any drywall or framing changes the new layout requires.

Layout changes are where costs move. Relocating a sink or range means rerouting supply, drain and vent lines, and removing a wall means confirming whether it carries load before anything comes out. We identify those items during the estimate rather than after demolition starts.

Yes, including full gut renovations, tub to shower conversions, tile showers, vanity and fixture replacement, flooring, ventilation and accessibility modifications such as curbless showers and grab bar blocking.

Waterproofing is the part that matters most and the part most often done badly. A tile shower needs a proper waterproofing membrane and pan assembly behind the tile, because tile and grout are not waterproof on their own. A shower built without it leaks into the framing and subfloor for years before anyone sees a stain on the ceiling below.

Yes, and we start by addressing moisture rather than framing over it. Northeast Ohio basements deal with hydrostatic pressure against foundation walls, seasonal humidity and sump systems that are often undersized. Finishing a basement that has an active water problem means rebuilding it twice.

Our process is to identify and correct the source first, which may mean grading, downspout extensions, a backup sump pump or interior drainage, then build with materials suited to below grade conditions: proper vapor control, closed cell or rigid foam rather than plain fiberglass against concrete, and flooring rated for slab installation.

Yes. Northeast Ohio storms produce hail, wind uplift and falling limb damage every season, and exterior repairs are a regular part of our reconstruction work. That includes full roof replacement, siding, soffit and fascia, gutters and downspouts, and window replacement where impact damage occurred.

If the damage is storm related, it is usually an insurance claim rather than an out of pocket project. We document the damage in the format adjusters expect and can be on site for the inspection.

Yes. Room additions, garage conversions, opening up walls between rooms, and reframing after fire or structural damage are all within scope. Anything that changes the structure requires confirming load paths, sizing headers and beams correctly, and in most cases engineered drawings and permitted inspections.

We will tell you during the estimate whether a wall you want removed is load bearing and what it takes to remove it properly. A beam sized by guesswork is a problem that surfaces years later as sagging floors and cracked drywall.

Yes, we pull permits and schedule inspections as part of the project. Most work involving structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing or additions requires a permit, while purely cosmetic work such as paint and flooring generally does not. Requirements and fees vary between the City of Canton and the surrounding townships and jurisdictions.

Permits protect you more than they protect the contractor. Unpermitted work shows up at resale, and insurers can dispute claims on work that was never inspected. Treat any contractor who suggests skipping the permit as a warning sign.

A bathroom typically runs about two to four weeks of active work. A kitchen commonly runs four to eight weeks, longer when cabinetry is custom or semi-custom, since those lead times drive the schedule more than the labor does. Basement finishes generally run four to eight weeks. Whole-home reconstruction after a major loss is measured in months.

The largest scheduling variables are material lead times, permit and inspection timing, and on insurance work, how quickly the carrier approves the scope. We give you a written schedule up front and tell you which dates are within our control and which are not.

Cost is driven by scope and selections more than square footage. A bathroom that keeps its existing layout and gets new fixtures, tile and vanity sits at one end. A gut renovation that moves plumbing, adds a custom tile shower and uses stone and premium fixtures sits far above it. The same logic applies to kitchens, where cabinetry alone is often the single largest line item and can vary several times over between stock and custom.

We provide a written, itemized estimate with allowances for the selections you have not made yet, so you can see exactly where your money is going and adjust before we start rather than through change orders after.

Yes, and it is one of the few good opportunities to do it. Insurance pays to return the property to pre-loss condition with materials of like kind and quality. If you want something better than what was there, that difference is yours to pay, and it is handled as a separate line so the claim documentation stays clean.

The economics usually favor doing it during the rebuild. The demolition, framing, labor mobilization and finish work are already happening, so the upgrade costs you the material difference rather than the entire project cost later.

Sometimes, and it depends on your policy. When a repair triggers a code requirement the original construction did not meet, such as updated electrical, egress windows in a finished basement bedroom, or current insulation standards, the extra cost is covered only if your policy includes ordinance or law coverage. Many policies include a limited amount, and some include none.

We identify code-driven items during the estimate and document them separately so your adjuster can evaluate them under that part of the policy. Confirm your specific limits with your agent.

Remodeling projects run on a written contract with a deposit and a draw schedule tied to completed phases, with the final payment due at completion after your walkthrough. You should never be asked to pay for the whole project up front, and every change to scope should be captured in a written change order before the work happens.

Insurance reconstruction works differently. The carrier typically releases funds in stages, and if you have a mortgage, the lender is often named on the check and releases money as work is verified. We coordinate that documentation with you so payments are not the thing holding up your schedule.

For most single-room projects, yes. We use dust containment barriers, protect flooring on the path in and out, and keep work confined to the project area. Expect noise during work hours, and expect the affected room to be unusable for the duration, which means no kitchen for the length of a kitchen remodel.

Living elsewhere makes more sense when the only bathroom is being gutted, when work involves whole-home electrical or plumbing shutoffs, or during large reconstruction projects. On covered insurance losses, additional living expenses coverage often pays for that temporary housing.

We walk you through the selections that affect the build, including layout, cabinetry, counters, tile, flooring, fixtures and lighting, and give you allowances in the estimate so you know the budget range for each category before you start shopping.

Making selections early matters more than most homeowners expect. Deciding on tile after demolition has started is the most common cause of a stalled schedule, because the crew cannot move forward and the trades behind them get rescheduled.

Canton's older housing stock brings conditions that newer homes do not have: knob and tube or aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply piping, cast iron drains, plaster and lath instead of drywall, balloon framing, and floors and walls that are rarely square or level.

Homes built before 1978 may contain lead based paint, and older flooring, insulation and duct wrap may contain asbestos, both of which have required handling procedures when disturbed. These conditions are normal and manageable, but they need to be identified during the estimate rather than discovered mid-demolition, because that is where surprise change orders come from.

Yes. We carry general liability and workers compensation coverage and hold the licensing required for the work we perform, and we are happy to provide current certificates before you sign anything.

Ask every contractor you consider for the same, and verify it with the insurer rather than accepting a printout. If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, the exposure can land on your homeowners policy.

Yes. Our workmanship is warranted, and manufacturer warranties on materials such as roofing, windows, flooring and fixtures pass through to you, with the coverage period depending on the product. We provide the warranty terms in writing with your contract rather than as a verbal assurance.

One caution worth knowing: many manufacturer warranties are voided by improper installation, which is a large part of why a low bid on roofing or flooring can cost more in the long run.

Yes. We work on offices, retail spaces, restaurants, churches and apartment buildings throughout Canton and Northeast Ohio, including tenant build outs, post-loss reconstruction and renovations. Commercial projects add requirements a home does not have: phased work so the business can keep operating, after hours scheduling, commercial code and accessibility compliance, and coordination with landlords and property managers.