SERVPRO of South Atlanta is an IICRC Certified Firm

3/19/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of South Atlanta is here to help 24-hours a day. Call us at 404-505-1760 for immediate help with water extraction or drying services.

SERVPRO of South Atlanta team members are some of the most experienced and highly trained water restoration professionals in the Atlanta area. Not only do they have extensive knowledge of the water, fire and mold restoration industries but they also have years of experience working with insurance companies and insurance adjusters on home and commercial claims. We are the restoration professionals you can call when you want the job done right, the first time. From our initial Employee Certification Training program and ongoing training at SERVPRO's Corporate Training Facility, to independent certification through the IICRC, our staff is undoubtedly ready for whatever happens. SERVPRO of South Atlanta can make water damage "Like it never even happened."

What is the IICRC?

IICRC stands for the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. The IICRC is a non-profit organization that publishes standards, certifies, and trains cleaning and restoration specialists. Established back in 1972 as the International Institute of Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Inc. (IICUC), the IICRC has been a global operation that has certified more than 60,000 IICRC Certified Technicians and over 6,000 IICRC Certified Firms. Fifteen industry leaders serve as the governing board that oversees and augments the policies and procedures set by the IICRC. They act as it’s impartial managing body that shapes industries and maintains the IICRC high standards.

Why is IICRC Certification Important?

Not unlike certified plumbers, mechanics, or even doctors, lawyers, or accountants that hold certifications from organizations like the American Medical Association or the American Bar Association, to set themselves apart through training, experience and comprehensive testing. Holding an IICRC Certification aids consumers by easily identifying technicians and businesses committed to providing industry leading service through skill, dedication and training.

SERVPRO of South Atlanta’s IICRC Certifications

• Water Damage Restoration (WRT): The Water Damage Restoration Technician training and certification is designed to teach restoration personnel how to perform remediation work and give them a better concept of water damage, it’s effects and techniques for drying of structures. This certification and training gives residential and commercial maintenance service providers the background to understand the procedures necessary to deal with water losses, sewer backflows, and contamination such as mold. (3 day course - 19 hours)
• Applied Structural Drying Technician (ASD): Completion of WRT training is a prerequisite for this certification. The IICRC-approved ASD training and certification is designed to teach the effective, efficient and timely drying of water-damaged structures and contents, using comprehensive classroom and hands-on training, in order to facilitate appropriate decision making within a restorative drying environment. (3 day course - 21 hours)
• IICRC Certified Firm: IICRC Certified Restoration Firms are businesses that have been vetted, trained, and certified by the IICRC. These firms are recognized for their commitment to high standards set by the IICRC and agree to operate their businesses in accordance with IICRC standards. SERVPRO of South Atlanta is an IICRC Certified Firm. Click here to see SERVPRO of South Atlanta featured in the IICRC’s Certified Firm database.
• Lead-Based Paint Activities and Renovation (RRP): In the state of Georgia, businesses that perform services on residential properties or child-occupied facilities built before 1978, are required to be a Georgia-Certified Renovation Firm and Georgia Certified Renovators. Georgia-Certified Renovation Firms are certified and vetted by the EPA and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Georgia Lead-Based Paint Renovators complete an eight hour initial training from an accredited training provider like T&C Safety Training Institute and must undergo a minimum of four hours of refresher training every three years.
• Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP): The Employee Certification Training is a program designed to better prepare SERVPRO employees for water restoration situations and provide them the knowledge and experience to take on any sized water claim. The course is completed by each SERVPRO technician over the course of fifteen days. The ECTP is a hands-on course that sets the foundation of the SERVPRO Training Program. This course covers many restoration topics like: Fire Restoration; Water Restoration; Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning; Mold Mitigation. (15 day course - approx. 120 hours)  

*For more information on Water Restoration or other related restoration services check out some of our previous restoration projects: “SERVPRO of South Atlanta Restores Water Damaged Atlanta Home”; ”Water Damaged Restoration Project in Atlanta, GA - Kitchen”; “Mitigating Water Damaged Vinyl Flooring in Atlanta, GA”; “Water Damaged Bathroom and Tile Floor”; “How SERVPRO Saves Hardwood Floors in Atlanta, GA”; “Water Damage Restoration Photo Gallery”