Emergency board-ups and roof tarping are essential to secure the property and prevent further damage from weather elements, vandalism or theft following the fire event. Our rapid-response team establishes a safe perimeter, secures all exposed openings and conducts an immediate visual assessment of the primary structural system to determine whether the building can be safely re-entered before a formal engineering inspection begins.

The first step in the fire repair process is an inspection to assess the extent of damage. The repair team evaluates the extent of damage to the building spotting weakened walls, beams and foundations and using devices to detect damage that cannot be seen such as beams weakened by smoke or heat. Our licensed structural engineers inspect every primary and secondary framing member for heat-induced deformation, section loss and connection integrity using factory engineering data for your specific Butler building system to determine which components can be safely retained and which must be replaced.

Water used to extinguish the flames often causes a tremendous amount of damage. Water damage restoration using high-powered pumps, industrial dehumidifiers and air movers removes standing water and moisture from all affected areas. Thorough drying and dehumidification prevent mold contamination, warping and corrosion of metal components. All fire debris, charred materials, damaged insulation and contaminated components are removed and properly disposed of to prepare the structure for reconstruction.

Smoke that has coated or penetrated surfaces continues to affect the chemical composition of fabrics, metals, walls, ceilings and tile. Comprehensive soot and smoke removal as well as odor remediation is required across all affected surfaces including areas not directly touched by the fire. Our remediation team addresses all smoke-affected surfaces throughout the building envelope ensuring your facility meets air quality standards before reconstruction begins.

Our engineering team produces a complete stamped structural assessment and line-item component manifest documenting every damaged and compromised element of your Butler building system in the exact technical format insurance adjusters require to approve your claim. We coordinate directly with your adjuster to answer technical questions and clear documentation requests that delay claim approval and extend your operational downtime.

Damaged primary and secondary structural members are replaced with genuine OEM Butler components sourced directly from our authorized wholesale supply network. Roof and wall panels are replaced with profile-matched Butler panels in the correct gauge and Butler-Cote finish color. We match nearly any metal profile and our deep knowledge of building helps us know exactly how your structure is assembled so we can restore it effectively.

All required field inspections are coordinated with your local building department throughout the reconstruction process. Upon completion of all inspections and final agency sign-off your facility receives a Certificate of Occupancy confirming full code compliance and clearance for occupancy and operations.