What is IICRC Certified? Why So Important?

8/19/2020 (Permalink)

IICRC Certified Firm

What is the IICRC and why is that important? The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification provides the necessary training for individuals and companies who want to increase their level of awareness, understanding, and standards in the restoration industry. What most people do not understand is that there is a science to what we do when it comes to drying out a home or building and the IICRC provides this training needed to understand the science behind it all. To dry out buildings who might use air movers and dehumidifiers, or you might use an injectidry system. Moisture checks will be done frequently throughout the drying process to ensure we see changes in the drying process.

I remember the first time I had a small flood in my apartment from a monsoon storm. This was way before I came to the restoration industry, so I did not know anything. I was depending on the expertise of the maintenance staff at my apartment complex. The rainwater came in through a crack in the wall and under the door, it completely flooded my kitchen and dining room. So of course, when maintenance arrived, they grabbed towels to soak up the water and then threw some fans out to dry it out. If I had known better, I would have said something and then probably would not have had a mold issue in that area later.

Knowing the correct process is the difference between a professional restoration company and an amateur. Therefore, it is important to work with an IICRC Certified firm.

So the next time you experience a water loss in your home or at work make sure the company you have out is IICRC Certified, or just do not take the risk and give us a call directly, at 505-891-2345

Until next time,

Your SERVPRO® Marketing Gal, Brandy