Fire & Water Restoration in Dallas, TX
Fire and water damage restoration for commercial and residential property across Dallas–Fort Worth — from drying and demolition through the full rebuild, handled by one general contractor.
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Recent storm and damage history in Dallas
- May 28, 2024: Severe storms with hurricane-force winds and large hail moved across Dallas County, leaving widespread roof, tree and property damage. source
- February 2021: NWS Fort Worth documented the historic Winter Storm Uri arctic outbreak over Dallas–Fort Worth. source
- Feb. 19, 2021: North Texans faced bursting pipes during the freeze, and Dallas emergency management directed residents to report property damage. source
- Feb. 21, 2021: Water problems and outages lingered in Dallas neighborhoods days after the freeze passed. source
Re-roof permit rule: Dallas requires permits for residential renovation and repair work, including roof re-covering, filed through the Building Inspection Division. source
On storm losses we inspect, photograph and measure the damage, we meet your adjuster and document the full scope, and we give you a line-item estimate. Texas law does not allow a contractor to negotiate your claim, act as your adjuster, or waive, absorb or rebate a deductible.
Permits and registration in Dallas
Permit department
City of Dallas Development Services — Building Inspection Division — official page
Dallas is in Dallas County.
Online permit portal
DallasNow — portal page
Contractor registration
General contractors register with the Building Inspection Division under Dallas City Code Chapter 52 before permits are issued. source
Re-roof permit
Dallas requires permits for residential renovation and repair work, including roof re-covering, filed through the Building Inspection Division. source
Adopted building code
Dallas enforces the 2021 International Building Code with local amendments; the city publishes its current adopted codes and amendment drafts. source
Districts and areas we work in
Uptown · Deep Ellum · Bishop Arts District · Oak Cliff · Downtown Dallas
Local context
- DallasNow consolidates 15 legacy systems into one cloud platform covering permitting, planning, platting, inspections and engineering. source
- Permit fees are assessed under Chapter 51A of the Dallas Development Code and Chapter 52, and are due at the time of application. source
- Chapter 52, the administrative procedures for the construction codes, has been amended repeatedly and is current through April 2025. source
- One- and two-family remodel submittals are handled by the Building Inspection Division at the Oak Cliff Municipal Center, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd. source
- Dallas maintains a tornado recovery program page with rebuilding guidance for single-family property owners. source
What this includes
Structural drying
Extraction, air movement and dehumidification sized to the affected area and monitored daily.
Moisture and photo documentation
Daily moisture readings and photographs recorded so the loss is documented as it dries.
Demolition
Controlled removal of wet or damaged materials with containment and debris hauled off.
Full rebuild
Framing, drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets and trim rebuilt by our own crews and licensed trades.
One contractor start to finish
The same team that dries and demos the space also rebuilds it, so nothing is lost in a handoff.
Dallas questions, answered
Do I need a permit for fire & water restoration in Dallas?
Yes — permitted work in Dallas goes through City of Dallas Development Services — Building Inspection Division. Permits are filed through DallasNow, the city's online permit portal. General contractors register with the Building Inspection Division under Dallas City Code Chapter 52 before permits are issued. We pull the permits for the scope and coordinate inspections. Dallas requires permits for residential renovation and repair work, including roof re-covering, filed through the Building Inspection Division. source
Do you handle my insurance claim?
No. Texas law does not allow a contractor to negotiate your claim or act as your adjuster. We inspect, document, meet your adjuster on site, and provide detailed scopes and estimates.
Can you waive my deductible?
No. Texas law prohibits contractors from waiving, absorbing or rebating a deductible.
How fast can you get to the property?
Call (817) 632-5008 and we will schedule an inspection right away — usually within 24 to 48 hours, sooner for active water.
Do you do the rebuild too, or only the drying?
Both. We dry and demo the affected area and then rebuild it back to finished condition.
Fire & Water Restoration in Dallas? Let's walk it.
Inspection in 24–48 hours, itemized bid after the walk, and a private client portal for the project.