In April, the U.S. government started what is now the largest fire in the history of New Mexico with the initial goal of thinning out forests to prevent wildfires that could be harmful to communities nearby. But several missteps resulted in the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire that burned more than 318,000 acres of land and destroying more than 432 residences after the fires crossed more than 530 square miles of mostly privately owned meadows and forests. Unfortunately, another fire erupted in the same state, the Black Fire that’s burning 298,440 acres of land that it’s now considered New Mexico’s second largest fire.

With two of its biggest fires happening simultaneously, the people of New Mexico are in dire need of rebuilding their homes that have been partially or completely destroyed by these devastating fires. But how exactly do you get started on a remodeling or rebuilding project after such a huge event?


Get in touch with your insurance company.

President Joe Biden promised that “the federal government’s covering 100% of the cost” of rebuilding houses in his visit to New Mexico in June. Unfortunately, federal laws say otherwise with cost-sharing statutes in place. So, if you’re one of those affected by these fires, whether you need to remodel your whole house or only kitchen remodeling services, it’s very important to get in touch with your insurance company right away to set your claims in motion. Discuss the need for a professional contractor to help you with the restoration to factor in those costs when estimating your claims.


Do a full assessment of your home.

Before you could start the restoration project, you’ll need to make sure that your home is safe. A structural engineer can assess your home’s structural integrity and recommend repairs that will allow you to focus your budget on the most important areas of your house first. For instance, if your kitchen has been badly damaged, you can work with a contractor that offers kitchen remodeling services, like Euro Fe, following the recommendations of your structural engineer.


Focus on the parts of your home that you use the most.

Since you will be working with a budget with the shared costs, you need to put your money where it matters most. If your living room and kitchen are the most damaged, for instance, you should invest in kitchen remodeling services first since you use this space for cooking and eating as compared to your living room that’s used mostly just for entertaining guests.


Document every single detail of the project.

A remodeling or rebuilding project after a fire can be very expensive. For example, kitchen remodeling services could become pretty expensive if not dealt properly. To help you speed up the claim process, it’s very important to document everything from start to finish including all the paperwork involved, so it’s easier for you to prove the extend of your loss and the cost of remodeling your house.

Moving forward after a devastating fire is never easy. But with the help of the government and the right professionals on your side, recovery is always possible no matter how extensive the damage is to your home and your household. If you want to learn more or you’re going through this and need help with kitchen remodeling services, or one of our other services, be sure to contact Euro Fe today!