Reconstruction & Remodeling

As many people anticipate, the adjustment and repair process that follows a fire is difficult and stressful. This is largely due to having to make adjustments without the proper training or knowledge. Our clients regain their normal lives more quickly and easily than those who “do it alone.”

• Complete reconstruction from fire, water, storm damage, plumbing damage, vehicle into building damage, theft and vandalism
• Remediation from fire, water and smoke damage
• Remodeling projects such as kitchen, bathroom, flooring, painting, basement remodeling, roofing, patios and decks, etc.
• We handle all permitting and architectural requirements
• We handle all inspections by either the Village, Township, City or Mortgage Company
• All work to be performed is presented in writing in an item by item contract
• All work is covered under warranty

We’ll give you a peace of mind…

Reconstruction and Remodeling by Michaelson & Messinger Insurance Specialists, LLC

Some houses need more than a room. A fire has gutted the interior. A long neglected two flat needs everything from the studs out. A family wants to take a 1960s split level down to the frame and rebuild it as an open modern home. This is reconstruction, and it is the work Michaelson & Messinger does most. Our project gallery shows gut rehabs in Chicago and the suburbs, many of them after fires, finished as new homes inside old walls.

What Reconstruction Involves

• Complete interior demolition to the framing
• Structural repair or redesign: beams, load bearing walls, floor and roof framing
• New electrical service and full rewiring to current code
• New plumbing supply and drain systems
• New HVAC, insulation, and air sealing
• New drywall or plaster, flooring, kitchens, baths, trim, doors, and paint
• Roofing, siding, windows, and doors as needed
• Architectural drawings, permits, and inspections

Gut Rehabs in Chicago

Chicago bungalows, two flats, and greystones respond well to reconstruction. The masonry shell is sound, and everything inside can be replaced. We work with the Department of Buildings on permits, handle the demolition court and proceeds release process when the project follows a fire, and deliver a building that meets current code from the service panel to the roof.

Whole House Remodels in the Suburbs

For suburban homeowners the goal is usually a layout the original builder never imagined: an open kitchen and family room, a master suite, a second story. We handle the structural engineering, the drawings, and the village review.

Reconstruction After a Loss

When the project follows a fire or flood, our licensed public adjusters negotiate the claim and our crews build to that scope. Changes you choose are priced separately. Our reviews describe total loss homes that came back more beautiful than before.

Written Contract and Warranty

Every reconstruction is an item by item written contract with a written warranty.

Start With a Visit

Call 630.654.2600. The first consultation is free.