THOMPSONS STEAMWAY - The IICRC refers to the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification.

What is IICRC Certification?

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IICRC certification can give you the technical skills, qualifications, and expertise your customers expect, so you can do the job right.

When it comes to performing cleaning and restoration services for a home or business, there’s a world of difference between getting a job done and getting a job done right. But how do you know what “right” is? Well, if you’re in the cleaning and restoration industry, the answer is training and certification through the IICRC.

IICRC certification can give you the technical skills, qualifications, and expertise your customers expect, so you can do the job right.

When it comes to performing cleaning and restoration services for a home or business, there’s a world of difference between getting a job done and getting a job done right. But how do you know what “right” is? Well, if you’re in the cleaning and restoration industry, the answer is training and certification through the IICRC.

IICRC certification gives you the skills, knowledge, and expertise to perform cleaning and restoration work in a variety of environments in accordance with globally recognized standards. Whether you’re brand new to the restoration industry or a seasoned veteran who’s been on numerous water damage restoration jobs, obtaining IICRC certification is well worth your time and effort.

What does it mean to be IICRC-certified?

The IICRC refers to the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. Headquartered in Las Vegas, the IICRC is a professional certification coalition that – in addition to providing training – sets best-practice standards for the restoration, cleaning, and inspection industries.

When a flooring technician is IICRC-certified, it means that they’ve satisfied all the core competencies necessary to receive certification.  

Why is IICRC certification important?

Think about any service you may need, whether in your personal or professional life. You go into it with certain expectations that the person you’re hiring has received the necessary education and training that makes them qualified to do what they do.

Because the IICRC is so highly respected, world-renowned and long-standing (established in 1972), IICRC certification is considered the gold standard of credentials in the cleaning and restoration industry. It means that your customers can trust that you have the training to effectively get the job done. In short, it creates confidence in your work. It also makes you more likely to be contacted for the job than someone who may be experienced, yet doesn’t have this credential.