Rebuilding After the Spokane Fires: How Stonegate Builders Guides You from Loss to Key Handoff Spokane, Washington
The recent wildfires across Spokane County have tested the strength and spirit of our entire community. Seeing homes, neighborhoods, and memories impacted by these fires is heartbreaking, but if there is one thing Spokane has proven time and again, it’s that we rebuild together.
At Stonegate Builders, Spokane isn't just where we work—it’s our home. We understand that losing or suffering damage to a home is far more than a financial loss; it is an emotional journey. Trying to manage insurance adjusters, debris clearance, permitting, and construction while re-establishing your daily life can feel overwhelming.
You don’t have to carry that burden alone. We have structured a comprehensive, end-to-end disaster recovery and custom reconstruction service specifically designed to walk beside you through every step of restoring your home and peace of mind.
Complete Wildfire Reconstruction & Recovery Services
From day one through the moment we hand you the keys to your new home, Stonegate Builders handles the heavy lifting across every phase of the recovery process:
- Insurance & Financial Advocacy • On-site insurance adjuster advocacy: We meet directly with your insurance adjusters on site to ensure every detail of damage is accounted for. • Line-item claim & ALE optimization: We meticulously review policy details to help maximize your claim payout and manage Additional Living Expenses (ALE) coverage so your family is supported while displaced. • Reconstruction cost engineering & budgeting: Accurate, transparent cost modeling upfront ensures your replacement build stays aligned with your insurance settlement and private finances. • Creative disaster & bridge financing: When insurance payouts face delays or funding gaps occur, we connect you with specialized financing solutions to keep your project moving without interruption.
- Site Safety, Testing & Prep • Temporary housing & relocation placement: We assist you and your family in securing suitable temporary living arrangements near your community, school district, or workplace. • Demolition, ash clearance & asbestos testing: Safe, compliant site remediation, toxic ash removal, hazardous material testing, and full site clearing. • Foundation integrity & structural engineering: Comprehensive engineering evaluations to test existing concrete, soil stability, and load-bearing requirements before any new construction begins.
- Design, Permitting & Modern Resilience • Fire-resilient (WUI) architectural plans: Custom home designs built to meet Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) standards—incorporating non-combustible exterior siding, ember-resistant venting, fire-rated roofing, and defensible space design for long-term protection. • Fast-track Spokane City/County permitting: Navigating local municipal codes can be a bottleneck. We expedite structural, environmental, and site plan approvals directly through Spokane City and County departments. • Special structural & health district inspections: Seamless coordination with local health districts (for septic/well safety) and third-party inspectors to ensure strict compliance.
- Custom Reconstruction & Land Options • Ground-up custom reconstruction: Precision craftsmanship by Stonegate Builders, transforming your floor plan into a safer, more modern custom home tailored to your family's needs. • Occupancy certificate & key handoff: Complete project management right up to final city/county sign-off, utility connections, and official handover of your move-in-ready home. • Realtor® services: If you decide you'd prefer a fresh start elsewhere, our licensed real estate services can assist you with buying a new lot, purchasing an existing home, or listing your lot for sale.
Let’s Take the First Step Together
Rebuilding your life after a wildfire takes time, but taking the first step shouldn't feel scary. Whether you need immediate help reviewing an insurance claim or are ready to talk about floor plans for your lot, the Stonegate Builders team is here to listen, advise, and build.