RIA’s Certified Restorer® certification has long been considered the “Masters Degree of Restoration.” Training for the CR is structured to raise restorers to a higher level of professional ability in all aspects of fire and smoke damage repair, while encompassing other specialized areas such as water, microbial issues and contents damage.
While many call themselves “restorers,” there is a definite distinction between those who call themselves a “Certified Restorer.” What differentiates a Certified Restorer from a restorer? The short answer is that Certified Restorers are better educated in a wide range of knowledge domains and practices, while displaying specific leadership qualities.