Reconstruction & Build-Back in Irvine & South Orange County
Reconstruction — the build-back — is where a water or mold loss actually ends: drywall, texture, paint, baseboards, flooring, and cabinetry rebuilt to pre-loss condition or better. PCH Restoration Team performs reconstruction under California contractor license #935386 with 17 years of construction experience, including high-end coastal remodels and HOA build-back contracts. Whether we handled your dry-out or another company did, we finish the job like it never happened.
- Licensed CA Contractor — CSLB #935386
- 17 Years of Construction Experience
- Build-Back-Only Contracts Welcome
The Gap Most Restoration Jobs Fall Into
Here's the industry's open secret: many restoration companies aren't licensed general contractors. They can dry your walls — then they hand you a demolished room and a goodbye. You're left finding a contractor, re-explaining the loss, waiting for bids, and hoping the new company trusts the old company's drying logs.
PCH closes that gap because we started as builders. Jarrod Kasser came up through commercial construction, metal stud framing, drywall, and high-end coastal remodels before restoration — the contractor license isn't an add-on, it's the foundation. One company owns your loss from wet to finished, which means the water damage restoration in Irvine gets done with the rebuild in mind (straighter cuts, less unnecessary demolition) and the rebuild starts the moment drying is verified instead of weeks later.
What Our Reconstruction Covers
- Drywall and texture — hanging, taping, and texture-matching so patches disappear into the wall
- Paint — color-matched, wall-to-wall or whole-room finishes
- Baseboards, casing, and trim — matched to existing profiles, including older discontinued profiles we mill-match
- Flooring — laminate, vinyl plank, tile, and hardwood replacement or repair, with transitions handled properly
- Cabinetry and vanities — repair, refacing, or replacement after under-sink and kitchen losses
- Ceilings — drywall, texture, and crown molding after roof leak water damage and upstairs-bathroom losses
- Framing and structural repairs — rot and water-compromised framing replaced under permit where required
- Full-room and multi-room rebuilds — kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces restored end to end
Our remodel background shows in the finish work: we've built for coastal homeowners who notice details, and that standard travels to every job.
Build-Back Only? We Do That Too.
Another company handled your mitigation? No problem — build-back-only work has been part of our business for years, especially for HOAs and property managers with commercial water damage projects. The same goes for rebuilds after mold remediation — once clearance testing passes, we restore what containment took out. The process:
We Verify the Drying First
Before closing any wall, we check the mitigation company's moisture documentation — and if the numbers aren't there, we re-meter and tell you before it becomes your problem behind new drywall.
Before rebuildScope & Estimate
A written, itemized scope in the format your insurer expects, aligned to the mitigation estimate where one exists.
In writingBuild
Scheduled crews, contained work areas, daily communication, and a punch-list walkthrough at the end.
To completionHow Reconstruction Works With Your Insurance Claim
Reconstruction is usually the largest portion of a water damage claim, and it's where itemization matters most. We write scopes in the industry-standard estimating format carriers work in, line-itemed so your adjuster can review and approve efficiently. We can't promise coverage outcomes — no honest contractor can — but a clean, standard-format scope removes the friction that stalls most claims. For HOA losses, we split scopes cleanly between association and unit-owner responsibility so each party's carrier sees exactly their piece — and homeowners get the same clarity on residential water damage claims.
Ready to Get Your Home Back to Finished?
A real local person answers 24/7 — whether we handled your dry-out or another company did.
Reconstruction & Build-Back Questions, Answered
Can you match my existing texture and paint?
Yes — texture matching is a craft skill our crews use constantly, whether it's knockdown, orange peel, or older hand-applied finishes, and paint is color-matched from your walls. The standard we work to is simple: when we're done, you shouldn't be able to point to where the damage was.
How long does build-back take after drying?
A single-room drywall, texture, and paint repair typically runs a few days once materials are on hand. Flooring, cabinetry, or multi-room scopes run longer — and insurance approval timing often drives the schedule more than construction does. You get a written timeline with your scope, and one point of contact keeps you updated as it moves.
Do I have to use my insurance company's preferred contractor?
No. In California, you have the right to choose your own licensed contractor — carrier "preferred vendor" lists are a convenience for the carrier, not an obligation for you. Choose whoever you trust with your home; just make sure they're licensed (verify anyone, including us, at cslb.ca.gov — we're #935386).
Will you pull permits for structural repairs?
Yes, where the scope requires it — structural framing repairs and certain replacements need permits, and as a licensed contractor we handle the permitting and inspections as part of the job. Unpermitted structural work creates problems at resale that cost far more than the permit ever would.
Can you upgrade materials during the rebuild instead of matching what was there?
Absolutely — a loss is often the practical moment to upgrade flooring, paint colors, or fixtures, since the room is already open. Insurance covers like-for-like restoration; you pay only the difference for upgrades, and we quote that delta clearly so there's no confusion in the claim.
Another company dried my house and left. Can you just do the repairs?
Yes — that's a build-back-only contract, and we've done them for years for homeowners, HOAs, and property managers. We verify the drying documentation before we close anything up, then handle the full rebuild under our license. One call, and the half-finished phase of your life ends.
Last updated: July 2026