Restoration & Remediation Magazine

Why Answering the Phone First Wins Restoration Jobs

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Here’s how restoration companies can capture more leads with live call answering, consistent call scripts, faster callbacks, and improved after-hours response.

Wildfire-Damaged Contents: Cleaning, Safety, and Restoration Limits, Part 6

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:00:00 -0500

In part 6, we look at cleanability, contents restoration, worker hazards, onsite and offsite cleaning, and the challenges of restoring artwork, antiques, and porous materials after a wildfire or WUI fire.

Building Large-Loss Leaders: Why Hands-On Training Matters

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Here’s how hands-on large loss restoration training helps restorers strengthen their technical skills, gain field experience and knowledge, improve their safety, and prepare ahead of complex projects.

Before Your First Fire Restoration Job, Build the Right Team

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Here’s why restorers should build relationships with environmental consultants, reconstruction contractors, and contents specialists before taking on fire losses.

Water-Damaged Buildings: How Humidity can Affect Dry Materials

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Here’s how humidity affects structural drying and how drying chambers can help restorers control moisture migration, improve drying efficiency, and reduce secondary damage.

Can We Save It? What Restorers Need to Know About Contents Restoration

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Can you successfully restore an item after water or fire damage? Or is replacement a better option? Annissa Coy shares why restorability involves more than what you can see, monetary and sentimental value should always be taken into consideration as well as several other factors.

Lessons in the Field: ATI Restoration’s Six-Week Hurricane Milton Recovery

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Brantley Kushner and Robb Harrell share the challenges, technology, vendor partnerships, and coordination that helped the team ATI complete a complex job after hurricane Milton that affected 279 units.

Tendencias de la industria de restauración en 2024: perspectivas y lo que viene para 2025

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Conoce las tendencias de la industria de restauración en 2024 y las perspectivas para 2025, desde la escasez de mano de obra hasta la tecnología y la sostenibilidad.

AI Plays the Opening; Sales Discipline Wins the Commercial Restoration Endgame

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Here’s how commercial restoration teams can leverage AI for smarter prospecting while still relying on their sales discipline, follow-up, and human judgment to secure opportunities.

What Does It Cost to Add Fire Restoration Services to Your Business?

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Here’s what it can cost restorers to add fire restoration services to their business, including training, equipment, contents restoration, storage, staffing, and working capital.

Wildfire Smoke Cleanup: When Professional Remediation is Needed, Part 5

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Here’s how restorers can assess WUI fire contamination, protect their team, prevent cross-contamination, and determine the appropriate response.

Southeastern Restoration Inc. Announces New Area Presidents Across Its Operations

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:00 -0500

In their new roles, the area presidents will provide leadership across their respective markets and work collaboratively to support the company’s continued growth and success.

How the SPAR Program is Raising Vendor Partnership Standards

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Learn how SPAR is advancing vendor partnerships, security, standards, technology, and accountability in the restoration industry.

ICC 2026 Annual Conference Draws Record Attendance in Nashville

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Professionals from around the world came to Nashville, Tennessee, to share expertise and learn from others on how to create safer, more resilient, and sustainable communities during the International Code Council's Annual Conference and Expo.

The Cost of Losing Good Restorers

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how program fees, pricing pressures, payment delays, and overhead affect restoration contractors’ profitability.

Wildfire Preparedness: What Restoration Companies Should Do Before the Next Fire

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Preparing for wildfires start long before the first flames ever appear. Here’s how restoration companies can use wildfire risk intelligence, real-time event data, operational planning, and consistent documentation to manage their resources, prepare their teams, and respond effectively as wildfires evolve.

Wildfire vs. House Fire: Why Your Restoration Approach Needs to Change

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Homes that never caught fire can be affected by wildfire smoke, and it isn’t always visible. Annissa Coy shares how restorers should assess smoke contamination, evaluate affected contents, understand testing limitations, and determine when professional environmental testing and post restoration/remediation verification is necessary.

Four Lessons from 2026 to Build a Stronger Business in 2027

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Learn about four key lessons from 2026 that can help restoration companies prepare for 2027 through documentation, stronger processes, diversification, and AI.

Beyond the Burn: What's Next for Fire Restoration?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn about the future of fire restoration, including assessment, decontamination, cleaning, worker safety, testing, verification, and contents restoration on this episode of Ask The Expert.

Should You Add Another Service to Your Restoration Business? What to Consider Before Investing

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restorers can evaluate expanding their services, vertical integrations, investing in equipment, and profitability before adding new services.

Phoenix Digital Growth publishes a free after-hours handoff checklist for restoration owners

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:00 -0400

The free, ungated guide is available to independent water and fire restoration owners who want to test what happens to a direct emergency inquiry after hours.

Technology in Fire Restoration

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Learn how technology impacts fire losses and how it helps restorers improve their accuracy, communicate, and build trust with their customers.

CRDN Ranked #1 for Sales Growth in Disaster Restoration for Third Time in Four Years, Named to 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 List

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

CRDN experienced total global sales growth of 18.4% in 2025 over 2024, nearly five times the 3.7% average growth across all franchises in the Disaster Restoration category during the same timeframe.

How Restorers Can Build Stronger Plumbing Referral Partnerships

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restorers can build stronger plumbing partnerships through consistent follow up, building trust, timing, and a service-first approach.

Wildfire Lead Contamination in Homes: Where Does it Come From?, Part 4

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how WUI fires and wildfires can spread lead-containing particles through airflow, smoke, and contamination into homes from burned materials.

Building Wildfire Resilience into Transportation Infrastructure

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Wildfires threaten more communities every year and not just homes and buildings. They threaten bridges, utilities, roads, and transportation. Learn how proactive planning, resilient materials, and infrastructure can help communities ahead of the next wildfire.

The Hidden Costs of Workflow Fragmentation in Restoration

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Nelson Higgins of DocuSketch shares how fragmented processes lead to delayed payments, lost equipment, dissatisfied customers, and operational disruptions.

What Are Contents in Restoration? Understanding Hard vs. Soft Contents

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restorers can identify the differences between hard contents, soft contents, and structure in water and fire restoration with practical examples by Annissa Coy.

Wildfire vs. Conflagration: What Restorers Need for Fire Response Today

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Learn how wildfire and conflagration risk data can help restorers improve their preparedness, disaster response, and resource deployment during fires.

ZenTrades Surpasses 400,000 Service Jobs, Built Exclusively for Fire, HVAC, and Electrical Contractors

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:22:26 -0400

ZenTrades announces its customers have completed more than 400,000 service jobs on its field service management platform since launch.