SERVPRO® offers a variety of construction services. When it comes to residential construction, there are several “sub-types” to consider.
The United States Department of Labor defines residential construction as "those projects involving the construction, alteration, or repair of single-family houses or apartment buildings of no more than four floors in height.”
If water damage, fire damage, mold growth, storm damage, or more strike your residential property, and you need services beyond cleanup and restoration, SERVPRO can provide 24-hour emergency services, including full-scale residential construction.
The Three Types of Residential Construction
There are three sub-types of residential construction: 1) residential family home, 2) multi-unit residential building, and 3) custom-built home. When disaster strikes, including water damage, fire damage, mold growth, severe weather and storm damage, or more, SERVPRO is prepared to clean, restore, and rebuild these types of residential properties.
1. Residential Family Home Construction
The first type consists of standalone single buildings generally designed for one family. These homes can widely vary in architectural style. Location and owner needs/preferences can also significantly affect one residential family home to the next.
2. Multi-Unit Residential Building Construction
This includes condos, duplexes, apartment buildings, and townhouses (places where multiple living units are housed inside a single building or complex). These construction projects tend to involve heavy planning and coordination, since privacy and other needs must be considered for many residents on a large scale.
3. Custom-Built Homes
This is a project where homeowners themselves are heavily involved in the design and construction of their home. This usually means the homeowner has distinct design or architectural elements they want included, using various features and unique layouts to accomplish the goal.
Residential Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
Some common residential construction questions and answers include:
Q: Do I have to be in my home during the whole project?
A: No. You’re welcome to stay onsite, but you don’t have to. SERVPRO professionals will regularly communicate the progress of the job, including the timeline, so you’re aware of what stage the construction is in.
Q: Do I need a permit?
A: SERVPRO will handle estimates and gain permits as needed, following local government authorities in your area and follow-through with the permitting process on your behalf.
Q: Do I need to move my belongings out of the house for construction?
A: Some belongings may need to be removed from your home, but that’s not always the case. In the event belongings need to be removed, SERVPRO professionals will efficiently and skillfully pack your items to be relocated. They will be cared for and returned to your house once it’s ready for belongings to return.
SERVPRO Helps with Residential Construction
Residential construction is an important part of any job’s life cycle. When disaster strikes your home, it’s important you reach out to a dedicated restoration company, like SERVPRO, committed to not just cleaning up your property, but to restoring and rebuilding it.
Our professionals will manage your entire residential construction job from start to finish. SERVPRO is Here to Help® and fully committed to returning your property to pre-loss condition, “Like it never even happened.”