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Kaneisha Forrest
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Structure burned down, Rebuild $ vs. Remodel $

Kaneisha Forrest
  • Chino Hills, CA
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We are in the very beginning stages of rebuilding our burned down structure.  Yesterday the structural engineer stated there is one sound wall, however there is the option to demo it too.  For the pros here, what is the financial advantage (if any) to keep the 1 or 2 remaining wall(s)?  I understand permits pulled for a rebuild is different than that on a new build.  Although, I've been a member of this forum for years now I have yet to bite the bullet and flip anything which means I am completely ignorant about all of the numbers and the process.  Thanks for any assistance.  I'm not looking for exacts, ranges will do.  Thank you again.

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Jason White
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  • La Mirada, CA
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Jason White
  • Contractor
  • La Mirada, CA
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@Kaneisha Forrest

Sorry for your loss, I’m hoping everyone and the pets are ok. Repairing Fire damage to your home is a HUGE UNDERTAKING. 

I’m in the LA/Orange County area and yes I have a fire restoration company as well so I deal with this stuff everyday.

I now live in La Mirada but I grew up in the hills in Brea, so right near you  

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you would like me to take a look and give you my opinion. 

Here in California if we can save parts of the house and not have to call it a new build, but call it a remodel you will save crazy money on the permits and fees and the like. But if this is an insurance covered loss (which it sounds like it is) and you have enough coverage in your policy then most, if not all of that is covered by them, except for the tax reassessment if that were to get triggered, that will be on you. 

Lets connect and we can talk. 

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