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From a burst pipe at 2 a.m. to a kitchen gutted by fire, Katofsky Construction LLC handles the full arc of property damage: emergency mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, and the rebuild that follows. We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial tenants across Pittsburgh and the surrounding region, so one call covers the problem from first response through finished repairs.

Emergency restoration services

When water is still moving or smoke residue is still settling, time is the variable that controls how much damage spreads. Katofsky’s certified team responds around the clock to water damage, including flooding, appliance failures, and burst supply lines common in Pittsburgh’s older housing stock. We also respond to fire and smoke damage, where soot chemistry means surfaces that look unaffected can still be actively corroding. Biohazard cleanup, storm damage, and wind-driven water intrusion round out the emergency side, each handled with the containment protocols and documentation that carriers expect to see.

Reconstruction and renovation

Mitigation stops the damage. Reconstruction puts the property back. After drying, demolition of unsalvageable materials, and clearance testing, Katofsky’s construction crews handle the rebuild: framing, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, painting, and finish work. Because the same company that scoped the loss is managing the rebuild, there are no gaps between what the mitigation report documents and what the contractor actually fixes. We also take on general renovation work outside of insurance claims, so if a loss reveals deferred maintenance or an owner wants to upgrade while walls are already open, that conversation happens in one place.

Specialty services

Some problems sit between emergency response and full reconstruction. Mold inspection and remediation, backed by Katofsky’s IICRC AMRT certification, addresses microbial growth whether it follows a documented water loss or turns up during a renovation. Odor removal goes beyond masking: thermal fogging and hydroxyl treatment reach into wall cavities and HVAC pathways where smoke and biological odors linger long after visible damage is cleaned. Board-up and tarping services secure a property immediately after a fire, storm breach, or break-in, protecting the structure while the scope of repairs is being finalized.

Katofsky Construction LLC is built around a simple idea: the contractor who responds to your emergency should be the same one who hands you back a finished, livable space. Mitigation and reconstruction under one license means less coordination, fewer delays waiting on a second company to mobilize, and a single point of accountability from the day of the loss to the final walkthrough. If you’re dealing with active damage or planning repairs after a past event, call (412) 304-9284 and we’ll assess what your property actually needs.