Restoration companies are the first responders of the construction world. They’re there to help when significant damage happens to a home, whether the damage is fire, water, sewage backup, or a whole host of other problems. Restoration companies clean up the mess and work to preserve and protect the home from further damage.

Restoration contractors are the agents of the company that work to help get the necessary work done on the restoration. They work with insurance companies and other stakeholders to make sure that things are done properly and are paid for.

Home renovation refers to modifications to a home to raise its property value and bring it up to date with technology and usability standards. Restoration is all about repair.

Home reconstruction is exactly what it sounds like, functionally tearing down and rebuilding the home. Sometimes in reconstruction, the framing and foundation of the house can be used. Restoration is the process of ameliorating and repairing serious damage to a home.

Remediation refers to the repair or removal of things like lead paint and other newly identified hazards from a home. Rather than focusing on the reduction and elimination of environmental threats, rehabilitation work is focused on the preservation of the artistic, cultural, or historical value of a building through repairs, additions, or alterations.

Remediation refers to reversing or stopping the spread of something negative. Remediation is usually referred to in the context of mold remediation. Remediation companies that exclusively do mold exist, but usually a restoration company features mold remediation as part of their business. The process of remediation usually involves removal of damaged material (drywall, insulation, concrete) and cleaning the surrounding areas that can be saved.