IICRC CERTIFIED FIRM

• 26 February 2025
IICRC Certificate compressed

What is an IICRC certified firm?

An IICRC Certified Firm is a business that employs one or more IICRC Certified Technicians certified as an inspection, cleaning, and restoration specialties.

Who is the IICRC?

The IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a non-profit organization for the Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industries. There are approximately 6,500 Certified Firms worldwide.

Why Are Certified Firms Important?

IICRC Certified Firms perform at the highest level of technical expertise when completing complex jobs giving you peace of mind the scope of work is completed right the first time. Firms can work in both residential and commercial environments, depending on their specific business qualifications. You can verify any IICRC Certified Firm and their qualifications on the  IICRC Global Locator, or contact the IICRC with our name (PUDDLES Restoration) and they can verify our credentials.

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Certified Firm

The IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a non-profit organization for the Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industries.  It is managed by a Board of Directors, comprised of 15 industry leaders elected by the IICRC’s Shareholders.

The IICRC-S500 says regardless of the equilibrium moisture content (EMC) of the material(s) in the structure, the material(s) cannot be at an EMC that would support microbial growth.  An acceptable dry standard is within 10% of what the other similar materials in the facilities were pre-loss.

Satisfaction; be prompt; conduct business with honesty, integrity, and fairness; build consumer confidence in the industry; and promote good relations with affiliate industries.

Yes.

In addition to technicians being IICRC certified, the entire company is also IICRC certified.

IICRC Certified Firms are known for their high level of technical experience and professionalism.  Due to the increased levels of dishonest, unqualified, unlicensed, and uninsured individuals/companies that are quick to take your $$$$, property managers, homeowners, and business owners need high-quality contractors.

By hiring an IICRC Certified Firm, you are provided with a level of comfort and assurance that cannot be replicated.

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