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It’s about doing what’s right for you, not the insurance carrier.
A house fire or a flooded basement can upend a family’s life in minutes. What happens in the days and weeks that follow, how quickly the water is extracted, how thoroughly the smoke and soot are removed, and how well the rebuild is managed, determines whether your home fully recovers or carries hidden problems for years to come.
At TG Fenwick Building and Renovations, water and fire damage restoration is not simply about drying out a room or removing smoke odors. It is about applying a deep understanding of building science, insurance claims, and construction practices to bring your home back to a safe, healthy, and code-compliant condition.
Peace of Mind
Your home will be expertly assessed for hidden water and fire damage before any repair or restoration work begins.
Value Received
Feel secure knowing your claim dollars are directed toward the repairs that matter most and restoration that is done right, the first time.
Confident Choice
You chose a proven and competent restoration builder and structural expert with over 500 – 4.9 Star Google Reviews.
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“Knowledgeable, courteous, professional, and respectful”
“Termiguard and AquaDry performed extensive water and mold remediation in my basement for 5 straight days. From the company owner to the last technician, all were knowledgeable, courteous, professional, and respectful to me. The workers laid floor cloths daily and cleaned up after themselves, took debris out through a basement window, so as not to carry it through the house. The owner, Mike Allen, and his son, also Mike, visited several times to gauge the job progress and were two of the nicest people I’ve had the experience to deal with in a crisis. They were also experts in remediation and explaining every step to me.”
— Linda C.
“Exceeded all expectations”
“We were referred to TermiGuard & Fenwick when we needed to repair 30 foot of sill beam and joist box due to water damage. From the initial quote on the project to completion Fenwick was very prompt and receptive to any questions concerns we had. Overall they exceeded all expectations and we have already referred them to friends and neighbors.”
— Richard R.
Understanding What Fire Damage Really Involves
Most residential fires are smaller than homeowners expect, and the majority of the damage comes not from flames but from smoke, soot, and the water used to extinguish the fire. Because fire departments respond quickly and homes are commonly connected to monitored alarm systems, crews are often on scene before a fire has the chance to spread far. That speed protects the structure, but it can also mean the fire department has to move quickly and forcefully to ensure nothing is still burning inside a wall cavity, which can cause additional damage to a home that already needs repair.
The result is a property that needs the same water extraction and drying process as a flood, plus the added complexity of soot, smoke odor, and charred materials. Understanding both sides of that equation, water and fire, is what allows a restoration to be handled correctly from day one.
Coordinating With Your Insurance and Public Adjuster
Fire and water damage restoration is almost always tied to an insurance claim, and navigating that process well makes a real difference in how smoothly a project goes. We have worked with insurance claims and public adjusters for a long time, and we know how to guide homeowners through that process rather than leaving them to figure it out on their own.
When a customer calls us after a loss, we can connect them directly with a respected public adjuster who works on their behalf, not the insurance company’s, to make sure they receive fair compensation under their policy. The adjuster documents the damage, meets with the insurance carrier, and fights for you, to determine what will be covered. Meanwhile, our team moves in step with that process, extracting water, removing damaged materials, and setting up dehumidification, so mitigation and claim documentation happen together instead of one holding up the other.
From Mitigation to Build-Back
The first phase of any fire or water loss is mitigation: extracting standing water, running dehumidifiers, and removing building materials that can’t be saved.
Stabilize the home
In more serious fires, this can also include temporarily supporting structural members to keep the home secure while work continues.
Agree on scope
Once the home is stabilized and the adjuster and insurance carrier have agreed on scope, the build-back phase begins, restoring what was damaged to match what was there before.
Handle supplements
Because we are already working behind walls and under floors during mitigation, we routinely catch issues that would otherwise go unnoticed: hidden moisture, deteriorated framing, or damage that extends beyond what it first appears. When that happens, it becomes a supplemental claim rather than a surprise, and we handle that conversation with the adjuster directly.
Water & Fire Damage FAQs
What should I do first after water or fire damage?
Start with an expert assessment before repair or restoration work begins, so hidden water, smoke, soot, structural, and building-material damage can be identified early.
Does fire damage also require water extraction and drying?
Often, yes. The water used to extinguish a fire can leave the home needing extraction, dehumidification, and removal of materials that cannot be saved, along with smoke, soot, odor, and charred-material cleanup.
Can TG Fenwick Building and Renovations help with insurance claims and public adjusters?
Yes. The team can coordinate with insurance claims and public adjusters, connect homeowners with a respected public adjuster, and keep mitigation and claim documentation moving together.
Can I make upgrades during the build-back process?
Yes, if the upgrade is kept separate from the insurance-funded scope. Build-back restores damaged areas like-for-like, while self-funded upgrades can be handled separately so the claim stays clean.
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When Restoration Becomes an Opportunity to Improve
Because a build-back replaces what was damaged on a like-for-like basis, some homeowners choose to add a separate, self-funded upgrade at the same time, replacing damaged laminate countertops with granite, for example, while the kitchen is already torn out. Since the family typically isn’t living in the space during repairs anyway, it can be the most practical time to make a change they had already been considering.
The key is keeping that upgrade separate from the insurance-funded scope so the claim stays clean and the insurer’s compensation isn’t confused with additional, unrelated work. We help homeowners draw that line clearly so there are no disputes with the carrier after the work is finished.
“Not a fun project but they were great”
“The estimates and contracts clearly spelled out the cost and what was (and wasn’t) covered and the office was easily reachable with questions. The crew always showed up when they said they would, and it was largely the same crew between the two jobs. They left the house clean behind them. And the work itself was great – even the inspector for the township asked who had done the repair. It was not a fun project as homeowners but they were great to work with.”
— Kate D.
Restoration Is Remodeling, With Higher Stakes
Rebuilding after fire or water damage is a form of remodeling, but it carries more risk than a typical renovation. True remodeling is a homeowner choosing to enhance a space; restoration is putting a damaged space back together correctly, often behind walls and under floors where mistakes aren’t visible until much later. A contractor without experience in insurance claims or building science can leave a homeowner in a dispute with their carrier after the work is already done, or worse, rebuild over a problem that was never actually fixed.
That is why homeowners need a partner on their team who understands both construction and the claims process, not simply a remodeler brought in after the fact.
Restoring More Than the Structure
Recovering from a fire or a flood is about more than repairing walls and floors. It is about giving your family a home that is fully restored, structurally sound, and free of the hidden issues that come from rushed or incomplete work. By combining hands-on restoration experience with real knowledge of the insurance claims process, TG Fenwick Building and Renovations helps homeowners move through a difficult event with confidence.
Our overall expertise in building science allows us to deliver results that go beyond surface-level repairs. We focus on getting the details right so your restored home performs as well as it looks, providing comfort and value for years to come. Protect what matters most…call TermiGuard Services & Fenwick today!
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