Why Hire an IICRC Certified Restoration Company?
Choosing the right restoration company is essential when your property suffers damage from water, fire, smoke, or mold. One determining factor to consider is whether the company is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC). This certification ensures that the company, like United Water Restoration Long Island, follows industry standards and uses trained professionals.
What is the IICRC?
The IICRC is a non-profit organization that sets standards for cleaning, inspection, and restoration services. It is globally known for promoting high standards, ethical practices, and professionalism in the industry. The IICRC offers advanced certification programs in several areas, including water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration, odor control, trauma and crime scene cleanup, applied structural drying, and more.
When a company or technician is IICRC certified, it means they are trained to follow specific industry guidelines, ensuring high-quality work and client satisfaction. When you walk through the doors of United Water Restoration Long Island’s Islandia, NY, office, you’ll see many certificates hanging on the wall from our technicians, project managers, administrators, and everyone in between.
“We take a lot of pride in making sure that we know what the book says. We have been in these situations before. We learn from these experiences and serve as a guide and a counsel to you in terms of what can and should be done in the best scenario for your property damage,” says United’s owner and operator, Phil DePaul.
How Do Technicians Become IICRC Certified?
According to the IICRC, certifications “help to immediately identify the Cleaning, Restoration, and Inspection Industry’s highly skilled and dedicated technicians and businesses when consumers need it most.” To become IICRC certified, techs must attend specialized training courses and pass a comprehensive examination. Certified technicians demonstrate their understanding of the latest techniques in cleaning and restoration and their ability to apply them in real-world situations.
It doesn’t stop there. Dedicated techs must earn continuing education units (CECs) to maintain their certification, ensuring they stay up-to-date on new industry developments, tools, and technologies.
Benefits of Hiring an IICRC Certified Firm
One of the main benefits of hiring an IICRC certified firm is the expertise you can expect. Certified restoration companies use advanced equipment and techniques that meet strict industry standards. Whether your property has suffered water damage, fire damage, or mold damage, IICRC certified technicians have the technical experience and professionalism to restore it properly.
Avoid Unqualified Technicians
Choosing a restoration company that isn’t IICRC certified can lead to problems. Untrained or poorly trained technicians might not fully understand how to assess or fix the damage. They may use outdated or incorrect methods, resulting in incomplete restoration or further damage to your property. For instance, if water damage isn’t correctly remediated, it can lead to mold growth. With an IICRC certified firm, you know the team has the proper training to do the job right the first time.
Continuous Learning & Ongoing Education
The restoration industry constantly evolves, developing new tools, technologies, and safety procedures. IICRC certified firms are required to stay current by continuing their education. By keeping up with industry changes, they are better equipped to handle any situation that might arise, no matter how complex. This commitment to continuous learning sets IICRC certified firms apart from companies that do not invest in ongoing education for their staff.
Confidence & Trust
When you choose an IICRC certified restoration company, you can trust that they will use the proper methods, tools, and safety measures to restore your property to pre-loss condition. IICRC certification requires that companies adhere to a strict code of ethics, which means they must act professionally and provide high-quality service. Certified firms are committed to restoring your property safely and efficiently, giving you peace of mind during a stressful time.
The IICRC has bestowed United Water Restoration with the honor of being a certified firm, which means that our entire organization is recognized for the highest standard of business practices and ways that we operate. Don’t take risks with improperly trained technicians. Trust an IICRC certified firm like us to provide the best possible restoration services.
