How to Handle Personal Belongings after Water Damage

Annissa guides restorers on packing/ handling client’s belongings after water damage. And, how to think about the process from both the client and restorer perspective.

By Annissa Coy

Majority of contractors provide water damage services coming in at 79 percent. Within the past five years, over one quarter of homeowners have had water restoration services.

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WATER DAMAGE

The majority of contractors believe it is important to provide quality staff training. An average of 14 percent of annual budgets spent are on training. Hands-on training is the preferred training method of technical competency, followed by on-site field training. Notably, training is within the top five methods of employee retention, a consistent factor in the restoration industry.

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TRAINING

As a topic on our website, the mold category continuously holds its spot of importance due to it being one of the top four services most restoration contractors offer. Currently, 83 percent of restoration contractors have high usage of mold stain removers, although it is not at the top
of the purchase list over the
next year.

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MOLD