Restoration and Remediation Industry News

As Storm Damage Becomes Clear, Interstate Restoration Responds

September 14, 2017

This is the first time in recorded history that the U.S. has had two Category 4 Atlantic storms reach the mainland in the same season, and Interstate Restoration has 150 responders in Texas, with another 100 on the way.

IICRC News: September 2017

September 12, 2017

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After receiving questions pertaining to the ANSI/IICRC S500: 2015 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration and the use of air filtration devices (AFD’s) in different categories of water intrusions, the IICRC’s S500 consensus body has released a Statement of Interpretation (PDF) to clarify and interpret the relevant language.

Introducing Prof. Microbe: A Safe, New Cleaning Solution

September 11, 2017

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The microbes only destroy the dangerous germs and pathogens, while leaving the beneficial bacteria untouched.

Interstate Restoration Ready for Dual Response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

September 7, 2017

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Interstate is expanding its Florida resources, using its Boynton Beach office as a base, to help businesses get back in operation following any flooding or wind damage caused by Hurricane Irma.

VIDEO: Giving Hurricane Harvey Victims a Fresh Start

September 5, 2017

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911 Restoration CEO Idan Shpizear shares the company's unique take on helping disaster victims get a fresh start, how to handle customers who might want to do their own cleanup, and what it takes to mobilize for disasters like this.

Next Gear Solutions: Through Any Storm, We're Here for You

September 2, 2017

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Next Gear Solutions wants to ensure customers have access to the best technical support day and night, and access to proper training.

CoreLogic Analysis Estimates Total Residential Insured and Uninsured Flood Loss for Hurricane Harvey Between $25 Billion and $37 Billion

Approximately 70 Percent of Estimated Flood Damage is Uninsured

September 2, 2017

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CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today announced preliminary residential loss estimates for Hurricane Harvey.

Restoring Texas: Important Information for Out-of-State Contractors

September 1, 2017

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Law provides exemptions from taxes and specific registration and licensing requirements for certain out of state businesses and their employees who are in Texas solely to perform services during a disaster recovery period.

Interstate Restoration Focusing First Recovery Efforts on Living Necessities

August 30, 2017

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Building stabilization and widespread reconstruction are the two priorities for Interstate Restoration as the Texas company prepares to begin helping people and businesses recover from Hurricane Harvey.

CoreLogic Analysis Shows 200,000+ Texas Homes at Risk of Storm Surge Damage from Hurricane Harvey

Reconstruction Cost Values Total Almost $40 Billion

August 24, 2017

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Based on Category 3 conditions, 232,721 homes along the Texas coast with a reconstruction cost value (RCV) of approximately $39.6 billion are at potential risk of hurricane-driven storm surge damage from Hurricane Harvey.