- 1). Examine the home to determine the extent of the damage. Some damage will require minor repairs, such as replacing the roofing or siding on a home. Other damage will require rebuilding the home from the bottom up. Any time the structure seems questionable or like it might fall apart, tear down the home and start from scratch.
- 2). Obtain funding. There are programs available that provide help in the case of a natural disaster. Government relief grants, such as the Public Assistance Grant Program or Natural Disaster Grants, can provide some funding. Other options for funding or help are nonprofit organizations, such as Architecture for Humanity, that help people rebuild after a natural disaster. A homeowners insurance will usually cover specific types of disasters as well, such as tornado damage, though the exact help available from a private home insurance company will differ based on the specific policy and the clauses within the policy. Most insurance covers part of the cost to get started in rebuilding.
- 3). Hire a construction company or builder. Minor projects are handled by specialists that deal with the one specific area of building projects. When a home is completely rebuilt, however, you need a construction company or group that can help build your home from the foundation. Some nonprofits will provide help with building, but getting professionals to work on the project will improve the ultimate outcome of how the rebuilding appears and the safety measures within the rebuilt buildings.
- 4). Add finishing touches. Once the building is completed, the last part of rebuilding is obtaining furniture and making the house ready for living in. Rebuilding a life is harder than rebuilding a house, but with time life is rebuilt as well.
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