Reconstruction Franchise
Reconstruction Services
Franchise Opportunity
Every water, fire, mold, and storm restoration job ends the same way — the damaged structure needs to be rebuilt. Most franchisees hand that revenue to a general contractor. 911 Restoration trains franchisees to keep it, capturing the full job value from the first emergency call through the finished rebuild.
50–70%
Of Job Value Left Behind
100%
Insurance Claim Coverage
Every
Restoration Job Leads Here
$6.4M
Top Franchisee Revenue
Why Reconstruction
Why Reconstruction Is the Revenue
Most Restoration Franchises Are Giving Away
After mitigation is complete — after the water is extracted, the smoke is cleaned, the mold is remediated — the property still needs to be put back together. Drywall replaced, flooring reinstalled, cabinetry rebuilt, paint applied. This reconstruction phase is typically 50–70% of the total insurance claim value. Franchisees who do not capture this phase hand it directly to a general contractor — and lose the majority of the job’s total revenue in the process.
All Under the Same Insurance Claim
Reconstruction after a covered damage event is included in the same insurance claim as the mitigation work — the adjuster has already approved a budget that encompasses both the cleanup and the rebuild. The homeowner doesn’t need to find and pay a separate contractor. For franchisees, this means reconstruction revenue arrives without any additional acquisition cost — it is built into every job that generates structural damage.
The Difference Between Good and Great Revenue
The 911 Restoration FDD Item 19 reports top franchisees reaching $6.4 million in annual gross revenue. The gap between average franchisee revenue and top performer revenue is not explained by more damage events — it is explained by the percentage of each job’s total value that the franchisee captures. Franchisees who handle mitigation only capture one portion of the claim. Those who handle mitigation through reconstruction capture the entire job.
Extended Customer Relationships
Mitigation jobs last days. Reconstruction jobs last weeks. Franchisees who handle both phases maintain an extended presence in the customer’s home or business — building a deeper relationship that generates referrals, repeat business, and reviews that compound into market reputation over time. The homeowner who had a positive six-week reconstruction experience refers differently than the one who had a three-day mitigation job.
The Revenue Gap
What Franchisees Leave Behind
When They Skip Reconstruction
Every major restoration event — fire, water, storm, or sewage — creates a reconstruction scope. The numbers below represent what a typical franchisee earns when they capture only mitigation versus the total job value when they capture mitigation through reconstruction.
Fire Job
Mitigation Only vs Full
Mitigation: $15,000–$25,000. Full capture including contents, deodorization, and reconstruction: $80,000–$200,000+. The rebuild is typically 60–70% of the total claim value.
Water Job
Mitigation Only vs Full
Mitigation: $3,500–$5,000. Full capture including drywall replacement, flooring, and finish work: $12,000–$25,000. Reconstruction adds 2–4x the mitigation revenue.
Storm Job
Mitigation Only vs Full
Tarping and water mitigation: $2,000–$8,000. Full structural repair including roofing, siding, windows, and interior: $20,000–$100,000+. Reconstruction is the majority of every storm claim.
$6.4M
Top Franchisee Revenue
Top-performing 911 Restoration franchisees who reach $6.4M in annual gross revenue do so by capturing the full job value — mitigation through reconstruction — on every qualifying event.
The math is straightforward. A franchisee who handles 100 water damage jobs per year at $4,000 per mitigation scope generates $400,000 in annual revenue. A franchisee who captures reconstruction on 60% of those jobs at an average combined value of $15,000 generates $900,000 — from the same volume of events, in the same territory, with the same marketing spend. Reconstruction is not a separate business. It is the second half of the jobs already arriving.
- Drywall and insulation: Replacement of water-damaged, smoke-affected, or mold-contaminated drywall and insulation — the most common reconstruction scope across all damage types
- Flooring: Hardwood, tile, laminate, and carpet replacement after water intrusion, fire, or structural damage — a high-value scope on nearly every significant damage event
- Structural framing: Replacement of load-bearing and non-load-bearing framing components damaged by fire, severe water saturation, or storm impact
- Cabinetry and millwork: Kitchen and bathroom cabinet replacement after fire, water, or mold damage — one of the highest per-unit material cost items in residential reconstruction
- Painting and finishing: Interior painting, trim work, and finish installation — the final phase of every reconstruction project, often representing 10–15% of total rebuild cost
How It Works
How Reconstruction Flows From
Every Restoration Job
Reconstruction is not a separate sales process. It is the natural continuation of every mitigation job that involves structural damage. The insurance claim already funds it. The customer relationship is already established. The only question is who does the work — the franchisee or a general contractor.
After Water Damage
Water damage that saturates drywall, flooring, and insulation requires removal of affected materials during mitigation — and replacement of those same materials during reconstruction. The adjuster’s Xactimate estimate includes both phases. Franchisees who handle both eliminate the need for the customer to coordinate a separate contractor and capture the full claim value themselves.
After Fire Damage
Fire damage almost always creates a reconstruction scope — charred framing, smoke-damaged drywall, burned flooring, and heat-affected cabinetry all require replacement after the mitigation phase is complete. For large fire events, reconstruction represents the majority of the total claim value. Franchisees trained in reconstruction retain this revenue rather than referring it to a GC.
After Storm Damage
Hail, wind, and storm flooding damage roofing, siding, windows, and interior structural components that require professional replacement. Storm reconstruction scopes can range from $15,000 for hail-damaged roofing to $100,000+ for tornado structural damage. Every storm mitigation job creates a reconstruction opportunity within the same insurance claim.
After Mold Remediation
Mold remediation requires removal of affected drywall, insulation, and structural materials. Once those materials are removed, they need to be replaced — reconstruction that is typically included in the insurance claim alongside the remediation scope. Franchisees who handle both keep the customer and the revenue rather than handing off the rebuild.
The Xactimate Connection
Reconstruction estimates use the same Xactimate platform that mitigation estimates do — the insurance adjuster reviews and approves both phases in a single comprehensive claim document. Franchisees trained in Xactimate for mitigation already have the tool and the workflow for reconstruction estimates. The software handles both — the only additional requirement is the construction trade knowledge to scope the rebuild accurately.
General Contractor Licensing
In most states, reconstruction work requires a general contractor license. 911 Restoration provides franchisees with guidance on the licensing requirements in their market and the path to obtaining the appropriate credentials — so the reconstruction capability is in place before the first qualifying job arrives, not after the revenue has already been referred out.
What’s Included
How 911 Restoration Trains Franchisees
to Capture Full Reconstruction Revenue
Reconstruction capability is part of the 911 Restoration franchise system — not an add-on or upgrade. The training, Xactimate tools, and operational framework to handle both mitigation and reconstruction are included in the standard franchise program.
Reconstruction Xactimate Training
Reconstruction estimates in Xactimate follow a different line-item structure than mitigation estimates. 911 Restoration trains franchisees to scope and document reconstruction phases accurately — ensuring the full rebuild value is captured in the insurance claim and presented in a format adjusters approve without revision.
Trade Subcontractor Network
Franchisees don’t need to self-perform every reconstruction trade. 911 Restoration provides guidance on building a reliable subcontractor network — plumbers, electricians, tile setters, painters, and finish carpenters — that allows franchisees to manage reconstruction projects as the general contractor while subcontracting specialized phases to qualified tradespeople.
Project Management Systems
Reconstruction projects require scheduling coordination across multiple trades, material procurement, permit management, and quality control inspection. 911 Restoration’s CRM and operations platform includes project management tools designed for multi-phase restoration-to-reconstruction projects — keeping jobs on schedule and within approved scope without manual tracking overhead.
Licensing Guidance
General contractor licensing requirements vary by state. 911 Restoration provides franchisees with a clear path to the appropriate credentials in their market — so reconstruction capability is operational before the first qualifying job arrives, not obtained reactively after revenue has already been lost.
Revenue Benchmarking
911 Restoration tracks reconstruction capture rates across the franchise network — showing each franchisee what percentage of their qualifying mitigation jobs are converting to reconstruction, and how that compares to the top performers in similar markets. This benchmarking identifies the specific revenue gap and drives the strategic focus to close it.
Peer Mentorship From Reconstruction Leaders
The most financially successful franchisees in the 911 Restoration network consistently have high reconstruction capture rates. New franchisees are connected with experienced operators who have built the reconstruction side of their business — providing practical guidance on trade relationships, project management, and the operational transition from mitigation-only to full-service operations.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About
Restoration Reconstruction Franchises
Insurance reconstruction is the rebuild phase that follows damage mitigation on a covered property loss. After a restoration team completes water extraction, fire cleanup, or mold remediation, the affected structural materials — drywall, flooring, cabinetry, insulation, roofing — need to be replaced. This reconstruction phase is funded by the same insurance claim as the mitigation work. The adjuster approves a comprehensive Xactimate estimate that covers both phases, and the property owner expects both to be completed under one service relationship. For franchisees, this means reconstruction revenue arrives without additional acquisition cost — it is built into every job that causes structural damage.
In most states, yes — general contractor or specialty contractor licensing is required to perform reconstruction work on behalf of a property owner and submit a Xactimate estimate for reconstruction scope to an insurance carrier. Licensing requirements vary significantly by state, and 911 Restoration provides franchisees with market-specific guidance on the appropriate credentials and the process for obtaining them. The licensing is a one-time requirement that unlocks permanent reconstruction capability — and it is typically obtained before launch rather than after the first reconstruction job arrives.
Yes. Reconstruction is part of the 911 Restoration franchise system — it is included in the standard training program, not a separate paid upgrade. Training covers Xactimate reconstruction estimating, project management for multi-phase jobs, subcontractor network development, permit management, and quality control inspection. Franchisees who complete the program are equipped to scope, estimate, manage, and deliver reconstruction projects before their first qualifying job arrives.
The reconstruction premium varies significantly by damage type and event severity. For water damage jobs, reconstruction typically adds 2–4 times the mitigation revenue — a $4,000 mitigation job may have a $10,000–$15,000 reconstruction scope. For fire jobs, reconstruction is typically 60–70% of the total claim value — a $30,000 fire mitigation scope may have a $60,000–$80,000 reconstruction estimate attached. For major storm events, reconstruction can represent 80%+ of total claim value. The aggregate financial impact for franchisees who consistently capture reconstruction versus those who do not accounts for the majority of the revenue gap between top performers and average performers in the 911 Restoration network.
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Stop Leaving Reconstruction Revenue
in Every Job You Complete
Every water, fire, mold, and storm job you complete has a reconstruction phase attached. The insurance claim already funds it. 911 Restoration trains you to capture it. Apply today to check territory availability.