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CLAUDIO ALVAREZ

CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION

Specialized service for homeowners in Southern Oregon

VALERIE COULMAN PROVIDED BY CLAUDIO ALVAREZ CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION

W hen storms, wind or water damage a building, they do more “Restoration takes a very different set of skills than construction.”

than ruin materials, they impact a home and a community.
Alvarez notes that they are often called into very stressful situations
tion. “We often arrive on site at the same time as the first respond-
Fortunately for Southern Oregon homes, when disaster where different groups must coordinate to properly assess the situa-
hits, Claudio Alvarez Construction & Restoration in Central Point is ers. We must be sensitive, alert and careful to access their needs first.
ready to get to work. As their slogan says “When BAD stuff happens, [Then] when we begin our work there are many restrictions and regu-
we make GOOD stuff happen!” and as their history shows the team at lations we must follow to make sure we comply with those regulations
Claudio Alvarez Restoration is serious about these nine words. It has while supporting the homeowner, so they receive the best result.”
proven to be a tremendous benefit to area homeowners when unex-
pected damage strikes. After the initial assessment of a home or property’s damage, insurance
adjustors continue to be a part of the
“Traditional construction is the foun- restoration process. Alvarez’s com-
dation of the company,” says Daniel pany has developed strong relation-
Varner, general manager for Claudio ships over the years that make them
Alvarez Construction & Restoration. uniquely able to mediate the process
Founded in 1986, owner Claudio so that repairs can move forward
Alvarez spent two decades building the quickly and capably. “Each party in
company as he provided new homes for this scenario plays a vital role as a
Southern Oregon homeowners, along team member working towards the
with building a solid reputation for same objective – creating a fair and
consistent quality and integrity in the equitable result for the homeowner,”
Rogue Valley. says Varner. “This takes a certain skill
level and training capacity that is not
In 2005, Claudio’s son Tim returned to common in a construction environ-
the area after a career with the San Francisco Giant’s minor league ment.” The biggest challenge, he adds, is the many hours of communi-
baseball teams and a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Missouri State cation necessary to keep each project on task.
University. Tim quickly saw the need for a knowledgeable contractor
to help homeowners navigate the challenges of rebuilding their homes As part of that communication, their company puts some helpful tech-
after property damage due to fire, smoke, water, storm or environ- nology tools to work, offering homeowners an infographic timeline to
mental crisis. He became instrumental in expanding the business into help visualize the project, and using Xactimate®, a computer software
residential restoration, insurance claims and mitigation services while tool that creates full-team communication through the process of valu-
still offering new construction and remodeling services. “Put in con- ation, estimates and assignments. “Insurance adjusters often use the
temporary terms,” says Tim Alvaraz, now Vice President of Claudio same tool, giving us the ability to speak the same language,” says Varner.
Alvarez Construction & Restoration, “it is a unique hybrid, a combina- These tools help bring clarity to what can be a complicated process.
tion of services that are similar to traditional construction companies,
but with other unique services not usually offered in the construction Along with their unique ability to stand in the gap between clients,
trades.“ contractors and insurance providers, the company offers a full range of

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