Fire Damage Reconstruction for Texas Condos and Apartments
Rebuilding structure, envelope, and units after the cleanup crews are done
After a fire, the mitigation company removes smoke, soot, and water. Then the building has to be rebuilt. Shepperd Construction provides fire damage reconstruction for multifamily and commercial properties across Texas, rebuilding damaged structure, roofs, envelopes, and units to the engineer’s design and the approved scope.
- Built to Your Engineer's Design
- Actionable Cost of Repair Estimates
- No-Obligation Consultation
Fire damage reconstruction is the rebuild that follows fire mitigation. Mitigation firms clean, deodorize, and dry the building; the reconstruction contractor then repairs or replaces damaged framing, roofing, cladding, and interiors so the building can be occupied again.
Mitigation Cleans the Building. We Rebuild It.
Fire damage rarely stays in one unit. Heat weakens framing beyond the burn area, water from firefighting soaks neighboring units, and roofs and walls are often opened to fight the fire. Once the mitigation company finishes, what remains is a construction project, usually in a building where other residents still live.
We focus on that rebuild. Working from the structural engineer’s assessment and the approved scope, we shore what needs support, rebuild damaged structure, and restore the envelope and units around it. Our guide to who is responsible for reconstruction after a disaster in an HOA covers how responsibility is usually split.
Structure First
Damaged framing is assessed, shored, and rebuilt to the engineer's design.
Neighbors Protected
Adjacent units are protected and kept in service wherever the scope allows.
Complete Rebuild
Roof, envelope, and interiors restored by one team to the approved scope.
When a Building Needs a Fire Rebuild
A rebuild contractor should be involved as soon as mitigation is underway. Common situations:
- Burned or heat-damaged framing in walls, floors, or roofs
- Roof sections removed or vented during firefighting
- Water damage in units next to or below the fire
- Damaged cladding, windows, or balconies outside
- Units that cannot be reoccupied until rebuilt
- Structure that needs shoring before work can start
- A claim that needs a detailed repair scope
When framing damage is significant, our structural repair team handles the engineered repairs.
What Fire Damage Repair Involves
Every commercial fire damage repair starts with what the structural engineer and adjuster find. We review both, then build a scope that covers removal of damaged materials, shoring, framing, roofing, cladding, windows, insulation, drywall, and finishes, along with any code items the rebuild triggers.
Because fire projects usually sit inside occupied buildings, we plan access, dust control, and resident notices from the start. When concealed damage appears, we document it before it is covered so it can be addressed in the claim.
Who We Work With After a Fire
A fire rebuild involves several parties. We keep each of them working from the same information.
HOA Boards & Property Managers
One point of contact, resident notices, and a rebuild schedule the board can share. See our HOA work.
Engineers & Adjusters
Clear documentation of damaged structure and the conditions found during demolition.
Owners & Risk Managers
Scopes and schedules that get units back in service as soon as possible.
Fire Damage Reconstruction Services
As a fire damage repair contractor, we cover the rebuild from structure to finishes.
Selective Demolition
Damaged materials removed after mitigation, down to sound structure.
Shoring & Stabilization
Temporary shoring for heat-damaged or unstable structure.
Structural Framing
Burned or weakened framing rebuilt to the engineer's design.
Roof Reconstruction
Roof sections rebuilt where fire or firefighting opened them.
Envelope & Windows
Cladding, barrier, and windows restored on damaged elevations.
Adjacent Unit Repairs
Water and smoke-related damage in neighboring units rebuilt.
Interior Finishes
Insulation, drywall, and finishes restored for reoccupancy.
Scope & Cost of Repair
Line-item scopes for owner, board, and adjuster review.
How a Fire Rebuild Project Runs
Fire rebuilds follow a clear sequence once the building is safe to enter.
We review the engineer's and adjuster's findings and walk the damaged areas.
The rebuild becomes a line-item scope for owner, board, and carrier review.
Damaged structure is rebuilt and the building is closed in.
Units are finished, inspected, and handed back for reoccupancy.
Why Owners Trust Shepperd With Fire Rebuilds
- 12 Years of Experience
- 500 Projects Completed
- Offices in Dallas, Austin & San Antonio
- 100% Licensed & Insured
Fire Rebuilds Across Texas
Dallas
Fire rebuilds for condos and apartments across Dallas and the DFW Metroplex.
Fort Worth
Reconstruction after fire for multifamily buildings in Tarrant County.
Austin
Rebuilds after fire for multifamily and commercial buildings in Central Texas.
San Antonio
Structural and interior rebuilds after fire across South Texas.
Related Services
Fire rebuilds usually involve the claim, the structure, and water damage nearby. These services cover each.
Insurance Restoration
Restoration of insured damage, from emergency protection to final reconstruction.
Structural Repair
Repair of damaged framing, concrete, and load-bearing elements above the foundation.
Water Damage Reconstruction
Rebuilding framing, drywall, and finishes after a leak, flood, or pipe break.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the rebuild that follows fire mitigation: repairing or replacing damaged structure, roofing, cladding, windows, and interiors so the building can be occupied again. On multifamily buildings it often includes neighboring units affected by water or heat.
No. Cleanup, smoke odor removal, and drying are handled by mitigation companies. We coordinate with them and take over once the building is ready to be rebuilt.
As soon as mitigation starts. Early involvement lets us plan shoring, access, and the rebuild scope while the adjuster and engineer are assessing the damage, which shortens the time units sit empty.
Usually, yes. Heat can weaken framing and connections well beyond the visible burn area. An engineer determines what can stay and what must be replaced, and we build to that design.
Often, yes. We separate work areas, control dust, and plan access so unaffected units stay in service wherever the scope and the engineer allow.
Yes. We provide access, documentation, and line-item scopes the adjuster can review, and we report hidden damage before it is covered. Coverage decisions remain between you and your carrier.
It depends on the extent of structural damage, the approval timeline for the scope, permitting, and how many units are involved. We give the board a schedule once the scope is set and update it as work moves.
We serve properties across Texas, with teams in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.
Plan Your Fire Rebuild
Tell us about the building and where mitigation stands
Share the property type, the units affected, and any engineer or adjuster reports you have. We will review them and plan the rebuild around your residents. Prefer to talk first? Use our contact page.
- Built to Your Engineer's Design
- Actionable Cost of Repair Estimates
- No-Obligation Consultation