What is a Certified Restorer?

A Certified Restorer (CR) undergoes a week-long master's course in damage repair offered to experienced contractors and restorers. The objective is to raise committed restorers to a higher level of professional ability. CR's are trained in both buildings and personal property and is based on the structure and nature of materials, with the effects of various perils. A section on restoration theory addresses the mechanisms by which residue odors are removed. Toxic contamination, allergic response, water damage, contracts and insurance are other topics covered.

All candidates to the Certified Restorer (CR) Program must be actively involved in restoration work at the time of application and have 3 or more years of active experience in disaster damage restoration as a technician, supervisor or estimator. The company or employer must be a member in good standing of RIA International (formerly ASCR International).

CR candidates must have attended one NIDR (National Institute of Disaster Restoration) or WLI (Water Loss Institute) seminar or an RIA convention in the 12 months preceding the CR school.

Candidates must complete the Certified Restorer School and successfully pass the written examination with a score of 80% or better.