Repair & rebuild

Fire & water restoration

Repair and rebuild after fire, water, or storm damage. We hold the same standard here that we hold on every other job.

  First, the basics

What to do in the first 24 hours

A loss is stressful. Here is the calm version, and the number to call.

  1. 1Make sure everyone is safeStay out of standing water near anything electrical, and out of a fire-damaged structure until it has been cleared.
  2. 2Stop the source if you safely canShut the water off at the main, or the power at the breaker, only if it is safe to reach.
  3. 3Document everything firstPhotograph the damage before you move or remove anything. It matters for your insurance claim.
  4. 4Open your insurance claimCall your insurer to start the claim. We work to the same scope and keep the paperwork clear.
  5. 5Then call usOne contractor handles the drying, the demolition, and the full rebuild, so you are not managing a half-dozen companies during a hard week.

Homeowners dealing with a loss who want the rebuild done right, the first time.

Every fire & water restoration project runs through one contractor. You get a clear plan before the work starts, and a crew that knows each trade. One name stays responsible from the first walk-through to the final inspection.

We plan for the moisture, the permits, and the older-home surprises up front. That way the job keeps its schedule and its quality instead of drifting once it’s started.

  Scope

What this includes

A typical scope of work. Your consultation fits it to your home, your lot, and your local permit office.

  • Damage review and written documentation
  • Drying, demolition, and abatement work
  • Full rebuild back to how it was, or better
  • Working with your insurance scope and clear paperwork
  • One contractor who answers for the whole rebuild

  At a glance

Investment & timeline

InvestmentRange firmed up at the consultation
By consultation. Often coordinated with insurance
TimelineFrom plan to finish
Scoped per loss

  Questions

Common questions

The things owners ask most before they start. Anything specific to your project, we cover at the consultation.

Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. King Tides Construction is a brand of Apex Builderz LLC, a licensed, bonded, and insured Washington general contractor (Reg. #APEXBBL749B1, UBI 604-945-342). You can check our registration yourself with WA Labor & Industries.
What areas do you serve?
Bellingham and Whatcom County, including Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, Everson, and Sumas. We also work with BC homeowners who are building or remodeling here in Whatcom County.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. Whatcom County has two permit offices: the City of Bellingham Permit Center and Whatcom County Building Services. We work with the right one for your project so you don't have to.
How do you price a project?
We give you a clear scope and an honest range during the consultation, before any demo starts. We publish price ranges instead of instant online quotes, because a real project deserves a real estimate.
Do you do electrical, plumbing, and HVAC?
We bring in licensed trade partners for those when the job calls for it. They all work under one project owner who stays responsible for the whole job.
What makes King Tides different from a single-trade company?
Each trade is handled by a specialist who does only that work. But one contractor stands behind the whole project. You get expert work and one person to hold responsible.

Bring us the whole house.

Tell us what you're planning. You'll get one consultation and one contractor who stands behind the work. We'll point your project to the right crew.