Recovery timelines vary depending on the type of event, the extent of structural damage, the water damage category, whether hazardous materials such as asbestos are present and how quickly the insurance scope is approved. Emergency stabilization and water extraction can begin within hours of our arrival. Structural drying in a commercial building typically takes several days to several weeks depending on the materials affected. Reconstruction timelines depend on the scope of structural damage confirmed after mitigation is complete. Your Cotton GDS project coordinator provides a realistic timeline assessment on site after the initial damage assessment and updates it as conditions are confirmed throughout the project.