Benson Restoration and Construction Inc.
Hands-On Restoration & Licensed Contracting Experience
About Benson Restoration and Construction
Benson Restoration and Construction Inc. is a homeowner resource and service provider covering water, fire, and mold damage restoration, storm recovery, and renovation work. Our team combines hands-on restoration and licensed contracting experience to help homeowners understand their options, navigate insurance claims, and rebuild with confidence.
The Benson Foundation: Integrity Over Speed
When property damage occurs, homeowners need scientific accuracy, transparent pricing, and dependable craftsmanship.
IICRC Scientific Rigor
We operate strictly under the ANSI/IICRC S500 and S520 procedural standards. We do not guess moisture levels; we measure specific humidity, vapor pressure differentials, and wood moisture equilibrium.
Licensed General Contracting
Unlike mitigation-only companies that tear out walls and leave you stranded, we are licensed general contractors who manage the full reconstruction from structural engineering to custom finish carpentry.
Independent Advocacy
We work exclusively for the property owner—not the insurance carrier. Our Xactimate line-item estimates document 100% of real damage and required building code upgrades so you receive what your policy promises.
Meet Our Lead Specialists & Editors
Every guide and protocol published on our platform is authored and verified by seasoned professionals.
Marcus Whitfield
Lead Restoration Specialist & Technical Editor
Marcus oversees Benson’s restoration content—covering water, fire, and mold damage response, mitigation, and prevention. His writing draws on 15+ years of hands-on field experience with residential restoration projects and IICRC-aligned best practices.
Having managed over 1,200 residential mitigation responses, Marcus specializes in psychrometric structural drying, FLIR thermal imaging, negative air containment engineering, and indoor air quality forensics.
Credentials & Certifications:
Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT)
Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT)
Elena Castillo
Licensed General Contractor & Contributor
Elena covers the renovation, rebuild, and insurance-claims side of the site, helping homeowners understand scope of work, cost expectations, and how to work with contractors and adjusters after a catastrophic property loss.
With over 12 years as a licensed General Contractor (B-License) and certified Xactimate Level 3 estimator, Elena has rebuilt hundreds of homes following major flood, fire, and hurricane events while helping owners recover withheld depreciation.
Credentials & Certifications:
Xactimate Level 3 Certified Estimator
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
IRC / IBC Building Code Specialist
Commercial Field Equipment & Diagnostics
We believe in objective measurement. Here is the diagnostic equipment standard we mandate:
FLIR Infrared Cameras
Thermal imaging captures subtle temperature deltas from evaporating moisture behind tile and drywall.
Penetrative Pin Meters
Delmhorst hammer probes test deep Wood Moisture Equivalent (WME) inside sill plates and subfloors.
LGR Dehumidifiers
Low-Grain Refrigerant dehumidifiers pull ambient dew points down below 30 GPP for rapid structural drying.
HEPA Air Filtration
True 99.97% HEPA air filtration at 0.3 microns under continuous negative air pressure.
Need Guidance on Your Property Damage?
Whether you need emergency dispatch, a second opinion on an adjuster’s estimate, or general contracting consultation, we are here to assist.