Water, fire, mold and asbestos restoration in Chesapeake, VA
A single Class A contractor for your cleanup, claims and rebuild. Native American-owned and family-run since 2011.
- Native American ownedFamily run since 2011
- Virginia Class A ContractorLicense #2705142434
- Licensed asbestos contractorLicense #3306001176
- Emergency line, 24/7(757) 520-5190
You need your home back, not a list of five companies to call
Water is coming through the ceiling, your kitchen is black with smoke, and you've never filed an insurance claim this big. Dealing with the damage is overwhelming enough without being left with a half-finished house.
Most restoration companies just handle the demolition. They dry the space, tear out the damaged walls, and the moment it's time to put things back together, they hand you a phone number and walk away.
We don't leave you in a construction zone. We are your single point of contact for the initial cleanup, the complex insurance claim, and the complete rebuild.
You shouldn't have to act as your own general contractor during the worst week of your life.
What does AmeriTribe repair?
AmeriTribe LLC is a Native American owned Class A contractor in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving South Hampton Roads since 2011. AmeriTribe handles water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold remediation and asbestos abatement, then rebuilds the home, so homeowners work with one company from the emergency call to the final walkthrough.
Water Damage Restoration
Burst pipes, roof leaks, water heaters and appliance failures. Extraction, structural drying and the repairs after.
Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration
Kitchen, garage and apartment fires. Tear-out, stud cleaning, odor treatment, contents packout and the rebuild.
Mold Remediation
Independent third-party testing, containment, removal, and a fix for the moisture that caused it.
Asbestos Testing and Removal
Licensed abatement for homes built before 1980: floor tile, siding, roofing and pipe insulation.
Flood and Storm Damage
Hurricanes, nor'easters, tidal flooding and wind-driven rain. Water out, structure dried, roof and walls put back.
Reconstruction and Remodeling
Drywall, flooring, cabinets, kitchens, bathrooms and roofs, by the same company that did the cleanup.
Financing for what insurance doesn't pay
Your deductible, uncovered mold or asbestos work, upgrades or a remodel. Check your options through Acorn Finance with no impact to your credit score.
Financing is offered through Acorn Finance and its lending partners, who make all credit decisions. AmeriTribe is not a lender. How financing works
What start to finish looks like
These are AmeriTribe job photos. Most restoration companies stop after the second picture. We stay through the fourth.
The call
Water across the floors. We stop the source, extract it and start documenting for your insurer.
Tear-out and drying
Wet drywall, insulation and flooring come out so the structure can dry to standard.
Cleaning and remediation
Suited crews HEPA-vacuum and treat the framing, so nothing grows back behind the new walls.
The rebuild
Drywall, floors, trim and paint, by the same company. You get your home back.
Swipe to see all four.
Water in the house right now? Our emergency line is answered 24/7.
Five cities, one crew, one phone number
From our office at 908 Ventures Way, Suite B in Chesapeake, AmeriTribe serves Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk. One number reaches all of it, and the same company handles the job from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
Why is a Class A contractor better for restoration?
Class A is Virginia's highest contractor license, with no limit on the size of a single project, and it lets one company run every trade under one contract. For homeowners, that means the company that dries your house also removes the asbestos and mold and rebuilds, so the job never stalls while you search for another contractor.
How does AmeriTribe help with insurance claims?
AmeriTribe documents the damage with photos and moisture readings, writes estimates in Xactimate and talks directly with your adjuster. Most of our clients are filing their first major claim, so we explain deductibles, what your policy covers for mold and asbestos, and temporary housing before any work starts.
What waiting costs you
48hours
- Mold in 24 to 48 hours
The EPA says water-damaged areas need to be dried within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.
- A harder claim
The longer damage sits, the more it spreads, and the more questions an insurer can ask about it.
- Storm chasers
After every big storm, unlicensed contractors knock on doors, collect deposits and disappear.
Before you hire anyone, us included: check their license on the Virginia DPOR website, ask for a certificate of insurance, and ask for recent references. Source for the drying window: EPA, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home.
The clock starts when the water does. Call and we get a crew moving.
Family owned since 2011
AmeriTribe is a Native American owned family business. The name joins "American" and "tribe." Our mitigation manager is family, our general manager is a longtime friend, and every job runs on our Tribe's code, SHIELD, which hangs on the wall of our Chesapeake office.
We've walked Hampton Roads families through this since 2011. We know you're standing in a house you don't recognize right now, so one team stays accountable from cleanup to final paint.
We also sponsor local youth wrestling and baseball teams.
ChrisCEO and Managing Partner 
EricPartner 
AmberCFO 
SteveProject Manager 
AdamMitigation Manager 
TommyProject Manager Assistant
What do Hampton Roads homeowners say about AmeriTribe?
★★★★★
Absolutely amazing! They guided us through one of the roughest moments of our lives. Steve, Adam and the crew are wonderful. I cannot truly put into words what it is like to have someone walk us through every step of the insurance process and explain it to us. Go with them, You will not regret it
★★★★★
Had the best ever experience with these guys. After our dishwasher flooded our entire house downstairs, Adam came and performed the remediation that same day. Then Steve and team came and performed the rebuild with speed and skill! Also, these guys tell you when they’re going to be there, and they were always early or on time! I can’t say enough good things about Ameritribe. We will definitely be using their services in the future…hopefully not after a disaster next time. Pics are before and after.
★★★★★
Ameritribe is an amazing company . We had a pipe burst in the middle of the night . They were there quick and and early !!! We had a great quote and the turn around was quick . I had cell phone numbers of everyone every step of the way . The water and remediation damage was top-notch . Amber and Steve We’re easy to work with .
★★★★★
Honesty, integrity, great work, and world class customer service! The crew at AmeriTribe treated me like family and worked hard to return my home to a place of safety for my family and I. I highly recommende AmerTribe for home restoration services. Honestly, other companies came out to provide estimates and told us the job was too much for them to handle. It was a tough job but AmeriTribe came through. Thank You to Amber, Chris, and all of the crew who worked hard to restore my family's home.
Want this kind of help on your job? It starts with one call.
Licensed, insured and verifiable
- Virginia Class A Contractor, license #2705142434, residential and commercial building and asbestos classifications
- Virginia Asbestos Contractor, license #3306001176
- General liability, pollution liability, professional liability, auto, umbrella and workers' compensation insurance
The SHIELD Promise
Named for our Tribe's code on the office wall. On every AmeriTribe job you get:
- A written Xactimate scope and payment terms before work starts
- One company from the first call to the final walkthrough
- A licensed and insured crew for every phase
- Straight answers about what your policy does and doesn't cover
Not ready to call yet?
Read our free checklist, The First 48 Hours After Water, Fire or Mold Damage: what to photograph, who to call first, and what to tell your insurance company.
Frequently asked questions
Why hire one company for cleanup and rebuild?
Because handoffs are where restoration jobs stall. When the mitigation company leaves and a separate contractor has to bid the repairs, homeowners often wait while the insurer reviews a second estimate. AmeriTribe dries, abates and rebuilds under one Virginia Class A license, so one estimate and one team carry the job from start to finish.
Is AmeriTribe licensed and insured?
Yes. AmeriTribe LLC holds Virginia Class A Contractor license #2705142434 and Virginia Asbestos Contractor license #3306001176, both issued by DPOR and verifiable on its website. The company carries general liability, pollution liability, professional liability, auto, umbrella and workers' compensation coverage.
How long has AmeriTribe been in business?
Since 2011. AmeriTribe is a Native American owned, family-run restoration contractor based at 908 Ventures Way, Suite B in Chesapeake, Virginia, serving homeowners and businesses across South Hampton Roads.
Is AmeriTribe available 24 hours a day?
For emergencies, yes. The emergency line, (757) 520-5190, is answered 24/7 for active water, fire and storm damage. The office itself is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, which is when inspections and estimates are usually scheduled.
Does AmeriTribe offer financing?
Yes, through Acorn Finance. Homeowners can check financing options for a deductible, work insurance doesn't cover, or a remodel, and checking won't affect your credit score. AmeriTribe is not a lender; Acorn Finance's lending partners make all credit decisions. See how financing works.
What areas does AmeriTribe serve?
AmeriTribe serves Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk from its office in Chesapeake. That covers South Hampton Roads, with one phone number for all of it.
Don't juggle contractors. Make one call to get your home back to normal.
One call, one estimate and one crew, from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
Emergency line answered 24/7. Office open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.