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Full Reconstruction Service

Honolulu, Hawaii Damage Repair & Reconstruction Services

Since 2018IICRC certifiedLic. BC-38891We work with your insurance

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Reconstruction

24/7 Emergency Response Available. Oahu Island-Wide Service!

When your residence or commercial property has gone through the unthinkable, you will need to get full reconstruction service you can rely on.

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At Rescue One Restoration, we have the experience and expertise for efficient debris removal and home reconstruction solution for your needs. We are a residential and commercial reconstruction service company in Oahu. Contact us at (808) 745-1608, and let us know what you need!

Reconstruction

Why Choose Rescue One Restoration?

With a staff of professionals in disaster recovery for homes and businesses, Rescue One Restoration is the contractor you need to rebuild property that has been affected by mold, fire, or flood.

We have the team you need to repair and remediate damage caused by fire, water, smoke, and mold. Our home restoration experts have both the knowledge and equipment to completely bring back your property to its original appearance and condition.

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A crew member removing charred kitchen cabinets from a fire-damaged kitchen ahead of the rebuild.

Reconstruction

What You Can Expect From Us

Most people are concerned about the process or results when it comes to dealing with a restoration company, especially if they do not know what to expect.

With Rescue One Restoration, you can expect high-quality residential restoration services from our expert team members who are on the job. We will make sure that great steps are completed each day.

Reconstruction

How a Rebuild Runs After Mitigation

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Mitigation stops the damage: water is dried out, mold is removed, smoke and soot are cleaned. The rebuild is the work that comes after, putting back what had to be taken out. As a Hawaii licensed general contractor (BC-38891), we run that phase as one job, broadly in the order below.

Scope From the Mitigation File

The rebuild starts from what mitigation already recorded: the photos, readings and reports showing which drywall, flooring, cabinetry and framing were removed, and why. We walk the property against that file, confirm what has to be replaced, and write the reconstruction scope from it. Building the scope on the same documentation your insurance carrier has already seen keeps the claim and the work describing the same job.

Permits Where the City Requires Them

Some rebuild work needs a building permit from the City and County of Honolulu, particularly structural, electrical and plumbing work, while cosmetic replacement often does not. We work out which parts of your scope need permits, apply for them as the licensed contractor, and schedule the required inspections, so each stage is approved before the next stage covers it up.

Walls, Floors and Cabinetry

With the structure confirmed sound and any permitted rough work inspected, we rebuild from the framing out. That means repairing or replacing damaged framing, hanging and finishing new drywall, laying subfloor and flooring, and installing cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms. Licensed electricians and plumbers handle their trades where the scope calls for them. On fire and smoke jobs, odor is verified before a wall is closed.

Paint and Finishes

Finishes are what make the repaired rooms belong to the rest of the home: texture on the new drywall, primer and paint, trim, doors, hardware and fixtures. Where only part of a room was replaced, matching the existing materials is part of the work, so the repair does not read as a patch. Flooring transitions and hardware usually go in last, once the dusty work is finished.

Final Walkthrough

When the work is finished, we walk the property with you against the written scope, room by room. Anything still to be finished goes on a punch list, which is the standard way a rebuild is closed out. Where permits were pulled, the final inspections are part of that close-out too, and the scope, photos and inspection records stay with the job file for your insurance carrier.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

When we had urgent moisture remediation service need Rescue One Restoration came to the rescue! I can’t say enough positive things about the company’s professionalism, especially from the team lead, Aaron.

Wrayna Z.★★★★★ Posted on Yelp · Sep 14, 2026

We have worked extensively with Rescue One on many of the projects we manage and they are our "Go To". Paul is awesome on his communication, response and knowledge of how insurance works.

Jayson Kalani Lum★★★★★ Posted on Google

Had the basement in our office flooded because of the storm, but these guys were such a HUGE HELP especially shout out to Amen and Chozyn for helping to get all the water out of the basement carefully and diligently as well as being warm, courteous and professional young adults!

Angie R.★★★★★ Posted on Yelp · Aug 19, 2026

During the March storms, our house took a beating. I called other places but they were all busy.

Paul Hogan★★★★★ Posted on Google

Excellent and timely service – would definitely use them again! Paul was very responsive and assisted us in our time of need.

Aimee G.★★★★★ Posted on Yelp · Jul 10, 2026

Paul and his team were professional, communicated well, worked with other contractors under strict time constraints. They were helpful & efficient in both the assessment and repair of damage.

Monica O’Rourke★★★★★ Posted on Google

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Full Reconstruction Service

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01Do we need a building permit to rebuild after the damage?

It depends on the work. Structural, electrical and plumbing work generally needs a permit from the City and County of Honolulu, while cosmetic replacement such as paint or some flooring often does not. As a Hawaii licensed general contractor (BC-38891), we work out which parts of your scope need permits, apply for them, and schedule the inspections that go with them.

02Why does the rebuild have to wait until mitigation is finished?

New material closes up whatever is behind it. Drywall hung over framing that is still wet traps the moisture and gives mold a place to grow, and walls closed over smoke residue can let the odor come back after the room looks finished. That is why drying and cleaning are confirmed first, and on fire and smoke jobs we verify odor before a wall is closed.

03Can you match the flooring, cabinets and finishes we had before?

Our aim is to put your home or business back to its pre-loss condition, so we start by matching what was there. Some materials are no longer made, or a new piece will not blend with an older one that stayed in place. When that happens, we go over the closest options with you, and with your adjuster where the claim covers the work, before anything is ordered.

04How is the rebuild scope agreed with our insurance adjuster?

The scope is written from the mitigation documentation: the photos, readings and reports showing what was removed and why. We work directly with your insurance provider and assist you with the claim, so the adjuster reviews a scope built on records they have already seen. If more damage turns up once walls or floors are opened, it is documented the same way and added to the claim.

05Can we upgrade materials while the house is being rebuilt?

Usually, yes. Most property policies pay to replace damaged materials with ones of like kind and quality, so if you choose something higher grade, the difference is typically yours to cover. The simplest time to decide is before the reconstruction scope is finalized, so the upgrade is written into the plan rather than changed partway through the work.

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