As a building inspector I have to warn all the Houston residents that will need to rebuild to watch out! Be cautious of door-to-door salespeople offering reconstruction work, and make sure to check that workers have proper insurance and licensing before hiring them. Find someone that SPECIALIZES in water damage. I cannot stress this enough. Qualifications that homeowners should ask for include certificates from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, or IICRC, which ensures standards for cleaning and restoration work. These include certificates for applied drying structural technicians and applied microbial remediation technicians, who can work on mold, water damage and related issues. Given the demand for work, reaching out NOW sooner than later is best.