Hey there! So, you're dealing with a disaster and you need a restoration company to help you out. You want to make sure you're hiring the best of the best, right? Of course, you do! That's why you should look for a company that's certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). But, here's the catch: there are some shady companies out there claiming to be IICRC certified when they're actually not. Yikes!
So, how can you avoid getting scammed? First things first, always ask the company if they're IICRC certified and if they say yes, ask for their certification number. Then, head over to the IICRC's website and verify that number by either calling the IICRC or checking if the company’s name appears on their Locator list. If you can't find the company, well, that's a sign that they might be up to no good. Stay away!
By the way, did you know that the IICRC doesn't certify individual technicians? Nope, only companies can get certified. So, if a technician claims to be IICRC certified, that's a red flag. Don't be fooled!
But wait, shady companies are smart! They want to be compared with all the other apples by using a Certified IICRC Digital Badge like the two below.
But, we encourage you to pause, don’t let the badge fool you, go to the IICRC Global Locator site. Then type in the country, city and province (or state), then click “Certified Firm” on the drop down list with the active clean up action required as the image below shows and you’ll get a list of all your approved restoration companies.
Now, no one likes being black listed, but then don’t falsely display certification. The IICRC rightfully has a list of companies that invalidly promote the IICRC Certified Firm status. In short, check to see if the company you are hiring is not digitally presenting a falsified status on their site, by using the IICRC logo.
This list is a work in progress. So, if you see a IICRC badge on the restoration company’s site, but don’t find them on the IICRC Global locator page, you might want to call the IICRC and give them the certification number provided to you and they can then verify the company's current status.
Now, you might be wondering, why should you even care if a restoration company is IICRC certified? The answer is simple, my friend. If a restoration company can falsely display certification, what else are they hiding?? But, really, why should you care? The IICRC sets the industry standards for inspection, cleaning, and restoration. And certified companies have to follow those standards. So, if you hire a certified company, you can trust that they have the knowledge, skills, and equipment to handle your restoration needs. Plus, they'll use industry best practices and the latest techniques and equipment.
At Brylex, we take our certification seriously. You can find us on the IICRC's website by looking us up on their certified firm list by going to their locator page, or give us a call and we would be happy to provide you our number. We're proud to be a certified firm and we want you to feel confident in our ability to get the job done right.
So, to sum it up, don't let those shady companies fool you. Always ask if a company is IICRC certified and verify their certification number. And, if you're in need of our services, you can trust that we're a certified firm with the IICRC and we'll handle your restoration needs with care and expertise.
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