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    Columbus, OH · Reconstruction

    Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild in Columbus, Ohio

    Multi-family and rental property rebuilds across Columbus - from University Area duplexes and Clintonville apartments to Dublin and Westerville townhome communities - require tenant coordination, loss-of-rents documentation, and HOA coordination.

    Quick Facts

    • Licensed in Ohio
    • Serves Columbus and 20+ surrounding cities
    • Insurance billed direct, Xactimate format
    • In-house framing, drywall, paint, and project management

    Columbus Context

    Why Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild Matters in Columbus

    Columbus has a large rental market, and multi-family losses create unique pressure. Displaced tenants need timeline updates, landlords need units back online, and condo and townhome properties split scope between HOA master policies and unit-owner HO-6 policies.

    We handle tenant communication, parallel-unit sequencing when multiple units are affected, and loss-of-rents documentation so landlord policies pay what the policy covers during the rebuild. For condo and townhome properties, we separate common-element and unit-owner scope and submit to the appropriate insurer.

    Overview

    What's Included in Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild

    Multi-family and rental property rebuilds carry pressures that single-family rebuilds do not. Tenants are displaced and need answers about when they can return, leases continue to obligate the landlord, property managers need daily schedule visibility, and every week the unit is offline is rent revenue lost. Many landlord policies also carry distinct loss-of-rents coverage that pays the landlord during the rebuild, but only when properly documented and tied to a realistic rebuild schedule.

    We handle multi-family and rental rebuilds on a schedule and budget that recognizes the property is an income-producing asset. That means clear tenant communication, coordination with property managers and HOA boards in condo and townhome settings, parallel-unit sequencing when multiple units are affected, and rebuild specifications that match the rest of the property so the rebuilt unit can re-lease at the same rent as comparable units. Owner-occupied duplexes, small rental portfolios, and large apartment complexes are all part of our standard workload.

    Full Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild service detail

    Scope of Work

    How We Rebuild in Columbus

    1. 01

      Tenant coordination

      Clear written communication with displaced tenants on rebuild timeline, access for retrieval of belongings, and expected re-occupancy date.

    2. 02

      Landlord and property manager updates

      Daily schedule reporting to the landlord, property management firm, or HOA board so leasing decisions and loss-of-rents claims stay accurate.

    3. 03

      Parallel-unit sequencing

      When multiple units are affected, sequencing trades across units in parallel to compress total rebuild time and bring units back online faster.

    4. 04

      Loss-of-rents documentation

      Providing the schedule, completion dates, and unit-by-unit reoccupancy documentation the landlord's adjuster needs to settle loss-of-rents claims.

    5. 05

      Matched-finish rebuild

      Rebuilding to match the rest of the property — same flooring spec, same paint, same cabinetry — so the rebuilt unit leases at comparable rent.

    6. 06

      HOA and condo board coordination

      In condo and townhome settings, separating common-element scope from unit-owner scope and submitting each to the appropriate insurer.

    7. 07

      Code and life-safety upgrades

      Identifying smoke-detector, sprinkler, and egress upgrades triggered by the rebuild and documenting them under Ordinance and Law coverage.

    Local Projects

    Recent Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild in Columbus

    • Clintonville duplex: upstairs water-loss rebuild with tenant coordination and loss-of-rents documentation for the landlord.

    • Dublin townhome community: roof replacement and multi-unit interior water repair after hail, with HOA and unit-owner scope split.

    • Westerville apartment building: mechanical-room fire damage rebuilt across multiple units in parallel sequence.

    Claim Scenarios

    Common Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild Triggers in Columbus

    The recurring loss patterns we rebuild from across Columbus and the surrounding OH service area.

    Unit-to-unit water migration

    Upstairs supply-line and toilet failures that flood units below — among the most common multi-family insurance claims.

    Kitchen and electrical fires

    Tenant-caused fires that damage the unit of origin and adjacent units through fire, smoke, and firefighting water.

    Storm damage to roof systems

    Wind, hail, and tornado damage to apartment, condo, and townhome roof systems with associated interior water damage.

    Vacancy water losses

    Burst pipes in vacant units during cold snaps — often discovered after days of unattended water flow.

    Mechanical-room fires and floods

    Water-heater bank failures, boiler-room fires, and mechanical-room sprinkler discharges that affect multiple units.

    Vehicle impact and exterior damage

    Vehicles into parking-lot-adjacent units, garage doors, and exterior walls of multi-family properties.

    Why Local Matters

    Why Choose IRS Rebuild for Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild in Columbus

    Historic brick & plaster expertise

    Crews trained on German Village, Victorian Village, and Italian Village brick homes and historic district requirements. Plaster repair, original-profile millwork, and historic submittals handled in-house.

    Derecho & storm rebuild experience

    Hundreds of completed rebuilds from the 2012 derecho and subsequent severe-weather events across Franklin, Delaware, and Union counties.

    Multi-jurisdiction permitting

    Active working knowledge of Columbus, Franklin County, Delaware County, and surrounding municipal building departments. Permits and historic submittals handled without homeowner involvement.

    Ohio wind & hail claim navigation

    Clear up-front explanation of percentage-based deductibles, ACV roof endorsements, and depreciation holdback. No end-of-project surprises on what insurance pays vs. what you owe.

    Insurance

    Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild Claims in Ohio

    Landlord policies (DP-3 dwelling and commercial multi-family) typically include loss-of-rents coverage that pays the landlord rental income during the rebuild, often for up to 12 months. Properly documenting the rebuild schedule, milestone completion, and re-occupancy date is what unlocks that coverage. Condo and townhome losses split between the HOA master policy (common elements, often including exterior walls and roof) and the unit-owner HO-6 policy (interior finishes and improvements). We separate scope by coverage source so each insurer pays the right share.

    Service Area

    Cities We Serve Around Columbus

    Dublin Westerville Grove City Hilliard Delaware Reynoldsburg Powell Lewis Center New Albany Pickerington Gahanna Upper Arlington Worthington Bexley Whitehall Canal Winchester Galloway Obetz Grandview Heights Groveport

    FAQ

    Multi-Family & Rental Rebuild in Columbus — Questions

    Can you rebuild multiple units in parallel in Columbus?+

    Yes. We typically sequence trades across units in parallel to compress the timeline and bring rental income back online faster.

    Can you rebuild historic homes in German Village or Victorian Village?+

    Yes. We work on 1800s and early-1900s brick homes, rowhouses, and cottages throughout German Village, Victorian Village, Italian Village, and other historic districts. We handle plaster repair, original-profile trim sourcing, tuckpointing, and historic district submittals when required.

    How fast can you start emergency tarp and board-up in Columbus?+

    Same day, 24/7. Our crews dispatch across Franklin, Delaware, Union, Licking, and Madison counties within hours of your call, usually before your insurance adjuster has been assigned.

    Do you handle hail-damage roof claims in the Columbus area?+

    Yes. We provide free post-storm inspections with drone imagery and ladder-level shingle sampling across the Columbus metro, document the loss in the format your carrier requires, and handle full roof tear-off and replacement plus any associated interior water damage as a single coordinated rebuild.

    Did you handle rebuilds after the 2012 derecho?+

    Yes. We completed structural and interior rebuilds across the Columbus metro following the 2012 derecho, and continue to handle storm and wind rebuilds every severe-weather season. Derecho and tornado-class losses are a core part of our Central Ohio workload.

    Which Columbus-area cities do you pull permits in?+

    All of them. Our active permit footprint includes the City of Columbus, Franklin County, Delaware County, Union County, Dublin, Westerville, Hilliard, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Powell, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Worthington, Bexley, Whitehall, and the surrounding municipalities.

    Can you rebuild multiple units in parallel?+

    Yes, and we typically do. Sequencing trades in parallel across units is the fastest way to bring rental income back online. We schedule electrical, drywall, paint, flooring, and final trades to cycle through units in compressed succession rather than completing one unit fully before starting the next.

    How do loss-of-rents claims work?+

    Landlord policies pay actual lost rental income during the rebuild, based on the schedule and unit-by-unit re-occupancy dates. We provide the documentation the carrier needs — typically a written rebuild schedule with milestone dates and a final certificate of occupancy for each unit — so the loss-of-rents check follows the actual recovery timeline.

    Do you handle condo and townhome rebuilds?+

    Yes. Condo and townhome rebuilds split between HOA master-policy scope (common elements, usually exterior walls in and including the roof and structural framing) and unit-owner HO-6 scope (interior drywall in, including finishes and improvements). We coordinate with both the HOA board and the unit owner, submit separate scopes to each insurer, and rebuild as a single unified project.

    Will displaced tenants get updates from you?+

    With the landlord's authorization, yes. Many landlords prefer that we provide direct written updates to displaced tenants on rebuild progress and expected re-occupancy date — it reduces inbound calls to the property manager and keeps tenants oriented toward returning rather than breaking lease.

    Do you work with property management software and reporting?+

    We provide weekly written status reports and milestone photo documentation in formats compatible with the major property management platforms. Larger portfolios receive scheduled video calls with the property manager or asset manager on a cadence the client sets.

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