Fire & Water Restoration in Garland, 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 Garland
- Dec. 26, 2015: An EF-4 tornado tracked 9.21 miles through the Garland and Rowlett area of Dallas County with a 550-yard-wide damage path. source
- Dec. 26, 2015: NWS Fort Worth published a damage survey of the December 2015 North Texas tornado outbreak. source
- Feb. 17, 2021: Garland was among the North Texas cities asked to conserve water during Winter Storm Uri as burst pipes drove regional demand to 350 million gallons a day. source
Re-roof permit rule: Garland requires a re-roofing permit and publishes a dedicated re-roofing permit page. 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 Garland
Permit department
City of Garland Building Inspection Department — official page
Garland is in Dallas County.
Online permit portal
Applications are filed with the department directly; no online portal is published.
Contractor registration
Garland requires contractor registration, with fees tiered by trade: $125 for general contractor, irrigation and sign registrations, and no fee for HVAC, plumbing and electrical. source
Re-roof permit
Garland requires a re-roofing permit and publishes a dedicated re-roofing permit page. source
Districts and areas we work in
Historic Downtown Garland · Garland Square Historic District · Downtown Garland Square arts area
Local context
- Garland has invested close to $1 billion in public funds toward transforming its downtown over the past decade. source
- The city adopted its 'Garland on the Rise' strategic reinvestment plan for 2026–2036 in June 2026. source
- Garland broke ground on a formal downtown redevelopment project. source
- The Garland Development Code, adopted by City Council in May 2015, governs zoning, subdivision and development standards citywide. source
- A preservation study of the Downtown Garland Square documents the age and architecture of the downtown building stock. 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.
Garland questions, answered
Do I need a permit for fire & water restoration in Garland?
Yes — permitted work in Garland goes through City of Garland Building Inspection Department. Permits are filed directly with the department. Garland requires contractor registration, with fees tiered by trade: $125 for general contractor, irrigation and sign registrations, and no fee for HVAC, plumbing and electrical. We pull the permits for the scope and coordinate inspections. Garland requires a re-roofing permit and publishes a dedicated re-roofing permit page. 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 Garland? Let's walk it.
Inspection in 24–48 hours, itemized bid after the walk, and a private client portal for the project.