Building Restoration in Athens, GA: Repair the Damage, Rebuild Your Property
Storm damage to your building? Cracked, burned, or flooded? We secure it, repair the structure, and rebuild it with one licensed local team. Call (706) 510-3614 now.
Structural damage is more than a mess to clean up. Framing, walls, or the foundation may be weakened, and it gets worse fast. You’re in the right place. As licensed general contractors, we secure the building, repair the structure, and rebuild it with one local team. Call (706) 510-3614.
Why Customers in Athens Call Us for Building Restoration
Most restoration companies dry out your building, then hand you off to find a contractor for the repairs. We do both. Since 2009, Athens homeowners and business owners have trusted us to secure, repair, and rebuild after major damage.
“Ross and his team did a phenomenal job repairing our home like new after our neighbor’s lawn care truck ran into our house!”
Sean Rivas
“We had a vehicle run into the front of our business. Restore Pros did a great job of getting us up and running again. Jeff and Ross are the best.”
Keith Chapman
Here is why they choose us over other companies:
- Licensed and insured Georgia general contractors who rebuild, not just clean up
- Decades of local building and restoring work
- We work for you, not your insurance company
- Locally owned and operated, not a national franchise
What Is Building Restoration?
Building restoration is what happens after the storm, the fire, or the water is gone and your building still has to be put back together. The goal is to bring the building back to safe, pre loss condition. It goes past cleanup, because it repairs the structure and rebuilds what was lost.
- Structural repair: framing, walls, and foundations
- Rebuilding: drywall, flooring, roofing, and finishes
- Insurance documented rebuilds by a licensed general contractor
Restoration, Renovation, or Rebuild: What’s the Difference?
Restoration means fixing damage and putting your building back the way it was. It starts with an unexpected event, like a storm, fire, or burst pipe.
Renovation is different. A renovation is a change you choose, like updating a kitchen or upgrading a bathroom. Nothing is broken. You want to improve your current space’s condition.
Rebuilding is part of restoration. When damage is too bad to repair, we build the lost or unsafe parts new. Restoration is the full path back to pre-loss condition. Rebuilding is the heavy construction step inside it.
Our Building Restoration Services
We handle building restoration in Athens from the first emergency call through the final rebuild. Here is the work we do after major damage.
Emergency stabilization and board-up. When a building is unsafe or open to the weather, we secure it first. We shore up the structure and board over broken openings. One December, a freeze burst a pipe and flooded more than 30% of a local church, so we secured the building before any rebuild work began. For fallen trees or roof failure, our storm damage restoration in Athens crew handles that same first step.
Structural repair. Next, we repair the structure itself: framing, walls, and foundations. We once fixed a home where a past owner had moved walls without carrying the weight the right way. Getting that right is what keeps a building safe for years.
Full rebuild. When damage is too deep to patch, we rebuild. We replace drywall, flooring, roofing, and finishes to match what was there before. After a burst pipe sent 28,000 gallons of water through one client’s main floor, we rebuilt the damaged rooms one by one. If your damage started with water, our water damage restoration team dries and rebuilds in one process.
Insurance-documented rebuilds. Most building restoration runs through an insurance claim. We photograph the damage, write a detailed scope, and work with your adjuster through the rebuild. When a large tree fell on a log cabin, we handled the repairs and the insurance claim together as one team, from the first estimate to the final walkthrough.
Building Restoration for Athens Homes and Businesses
We live and work in Athens, so we know how local buildings fail and how they are built. That shapes every repair and rebuild we do.
Athens has many older homes, like those in Five Points, Normaltown, and Boulevard. They were built with older framing and materials. When we rebuild, we match the original look so the finished work blends right in.
The ground matters too. Athens sits on red clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That constant movement stresses foundations and can crack walls and floors. We plan for that soil when we repair structural and foundation damage.
Hard freezes cause some of the worst damage here. In December 2022, Athens dropped to 11 degrees, the coldest since 1989, and pipes burst across the area. Frozen pipes often break inside walls or crawl spaces, so the damage hides until it spreads. We know where to look and how to rebuild what the water ruined.
We serve Athens and nearby Northeast Georgia, including Watkinsville, Winder, Braselton, Jefferson, and Commerce. When you call a local restoration company that knows these buildings, you get the work done right the first time.
What Affects the Cost of Building Restoration?
One of the first questions we hear is, “What’s this going to cost?” The truth is, there’s no accurate number until we’ve walked the building and seen the damage firsthand. Four things have the biggest impact on the final cost.
- How much of the structure is damaged
- Whether the framing or the foundation needs repair
- The materials and finishes being replaced
- Permits and any historic district rules
Repairing damage costs less than a full rebuild most of the time. But an unsafe structure can’t be patched. Either way, we’ll tell you which one your building needs and why. You get the quote before work starts. No surprises on the final bill. When insurance is involved, we write that quote to match your claim.
Who Does the Work on Your Property
When you hire us, you get a team that has built and rebuilt homes for decades. Here are the people who lead your project.
Ross Kesterson, Founder. Ross grew up in the Athens area and started Restore Pros. He is a Georgia Licensed General Contractor and Electrical Contractor. With more than 30 years building and restoring homes, he knows how to put a damaged structure back together.
Jeff, Estimator and Project Consultant. Jeff is involved with every project. He is usually the one who comes on site to evaluate the damage, prepare your quote, and help oversee the work as it moves forward. For many customers, he is the main point of contact from the first visit through the rebuild.
Alan Hankins, General Manager. Alan brings more than 30 years of construction management. His work covers commercial building, home building, restoring, and insurance restoration. He keeps every project on track from the first day to the last.
Tim White, Project Manager. Tim is a lifelong Athenian with over 40 years in construction. He spent years building high-end custom homes, so he holds every rebuild to that standard.
Our local team has spent decades building and rebuilding in Northeast Georgia, and we are who show up when you call.
TESTIMONIALS
Why Choose Restore Pros
Restore Pros is a licensed general contractor and restoration company serving Athens, Jefferson, Commerce, Watkinsville, Winder, Braselton, and the surrounding Northeast Georgia region. We secure, repair, and rebuild after major damage as one accountable team, from the first estimate to the final walkthrough.
A Decade of Excellence
Since 2009, Restore Pros has repaired and rebuilt homes and businesses across Northeast Georgia, earning a reputation for quality structural work.
Licensed General Contractors
As licensed Georgia general contractors, we don’t just clean up the damage. We repair the structure and rebuild what was lost.
IICRC Certified
Our team is IICRC certified, meeting industry-leading standards for restoration and reconstruction.
We Work For You
We work for you, not your insurance company, documenting the damage and building your scope to match your claim.
Local Athens Experts
We live and work in Athens, so we know how local buildings are built and how they fail, from red clay foundations to historic district homes.
One Team, Start to Finish
From emergency stabilization to the final walkthrough, you get one accountable team and a single point of contact.
Do Not Let the Damage Get Worse
Every day a damaged building sits, the problem grows. Water spreads, mold starts, and weak framing gets weaker. Call us now and get one licensed local team to secure, repair, and rebuild your property.
Frequently Asked Questions About Building Restoration
Restoring is usually cheaper than a full rebuild. Restoration repairs what can be saved, while a rebuild replaces it. When damage is severe or the structure is unsafe, rebuilding is the safer path. We inspect the damage and give you an upfront quote either way.
The rebuild timeline depends on how much of the structure was damaged. A few rooms go faster than a whole-property rebuild. When insurance is involved, the schedule firms up after your scope is approved. After we inspect, we give you a realistic timeline.
Yes. We can take over and handle the full rebuild, even if another company did the cleanup. As licensed general contractors, we complete the structural repairs and the rebuild. You get one team accountable for putting your property back together.
It depends on how much of your building is damaged and where. Small, contained repairs often let you stay. Larger structural work or unsafe areas may mean moving out for a while. We tell you what to expect before work starts.
If we uncover hidden structural damage, we document it right away. In older Athens homes, damage can hide inside walls or crawl spaces. We update your scope and insurance claim before we continue. You stay informed, with no surprise work.