Rebuild After Fire — Start to Finish

For Spokane homeowners who lost a home to fire: one contractor handles the full rebuild and the insurance claim.

A full post-fire home rebuild means tearing down what the fire left and building a complete replacement home from the ground up — not a repair, not a remodel. Spokane Fire Specialist provides this service for Spokane homeowners who suffered a total or near-total loss and need one contractor to manage both the insurance claim and the construction.

Darryl Bailey and his team work directly with homeowners on their insurance claims and manage the entire rebuild end to end, taking that burden off families who are already dealing with enough. Bailey Construction was founded in 1978, and fire rebuild work specifically began in 1992, giving Darryl over 30 years of post-fire reconstruction experience. He is a second-generation builder who learned the trade working alongside his father. The business holds WA State Contractor License #BAILECC744OA. Soil restoration and lot cleanup are included as part of the rebuild process, so you are not left coordinating separate vendors for the phases that come before construction even starts.

30+ Years of Fire Rebuild Experience

Fire rebuild work began in 1992, giving Darryl Bailey over three decades of post-fire reconstruction experience.

Licensed WA State Contractor

Holds WA State Contractor License #BAILECC744OA.

Second-Generation Builder

Darryl learned the trade working alongside his father at Bailey Construction, founded in 1978.

The Six-Step Rebuild Process

1. Free consultation. Discuss the fire loss, site conditions, and insurance claim status.

2. Insurance coordination. Work directly with the homeowner's insurer to align the claim with rebuild scope.

3. Lot cleanup and soil restoration. Clear the site and prepare the ground before construction begins.

4. Permitting and planning. Pull necessary permits and finalize plans suited to the Spokane market.

5. Full home reconstruction. Frame, build, and finish the replacement home from the ground up.

6. Final walkthrough and project close. Confirm the rebuild meets expectations before handing keys back to the homeowner.

Service Area

Serving Spokane, WA and surrounding areas (~15-mile radius).

What Drives Rebuild Cost

No fixed price applies to a fire rebuild, since every fire loss and every rebuild scope is different. Cost depends on several specific project factors:

  • Home size and square footage
  • Materials and finish selections
  • Site and soil conditions requiring remediation
  • Permitting requirements
  • How much of the loss the insurance claim covers

Rebuild costs vary based on the size, condition, and scope of your project. Call 509-280-7938 for a free consultation and an estimate tailored to your property.

Spokane Fire Specialist works to align the rebuild plan with what the insurance claim covers.

Ready to Talk Through Your Rebuild?

A short conversation is the first step toward getting your home rebuilt.

Fire Rebuild Questions

  • Do you help with the insurance claim, or do I have to handle that myself?

    Darryl Bailey works with homeowners through the insurance process as part of the rebuild engagement — it is one of the business's stated differentiators. The goal is to take the worry off the homeowner by handling both the insurance coordination and the construction end to end. You won't be left to navigate the claim on your own.

  • How much experience does Spokane Fire Specialist have with post-fire rebuilds?

    Bailey Construction has been building since 1978, and fire rebuild work specifically began in 1992, giving the owner over 30 years of post-fire reconstruction experience. Darryl Bailey is a second-generation builder who learned the trade working alongside his father, and the business holds WA State Contractor License #BAILECC744OA.

  • Is lot cleanup and soil restoration something I need to hire out separately?

    No — soil restoration and lot cleanup are handled as part of the rebuild process at Spokane Fire Specialist. This is built into the way the business operates, so you work with one contractor from the cleared lot all the way through to a finished home rather than coordinating multiple vendors during an already stressful time.

  • What size and type of jobs does Spokane Fire Specialist take on?

    The business focuses exclusively on complete burndowns and major fire rebuilds — not small repairs, routine construction, or remodeling work. The Spokane-area market focus is residential homes, with an emphasis on medium-sized properties that reflect the local housing stock. If your home was a total or near-total loss, this is the type of project the team is built for.

Let's Talk About Your Rebuild

The first step is simply a conversation, no pressure.

Explore the rest of the rebuild process.

Fire Resistant Construction

Building to standards that protect your home and your insurance coverage.

Soil Restoration

Preparing the ground beneath your home before rebuilding begins.

Lot Cleanup

Clearing debris and ash so the site is safe to build on.