What Disaster Blaster does

Disaster Blaster is a privately held indoor environmental restoration company operating as a franchisor headquartered in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2005 by Matthew Lyons and Gary Lyons, both veterans of the property restoration and insurance claims industries with 30+ years of combined experience, the company has operated in Northeastern Pennsylvania for 19 years and now licenses its brand and operating system to independently owned franchisees across most of the United States.

The company's core offering is a full-stack property restoration service portfolio spanning water drying and mitigation, basement waterproofing, smoke and fire damage restoration, mold remediation, asbestos abatement, radon mitigation and testing, meth lab cleanup, duct cleaning, biohazard and hoarding cleanup, infectious disease disinfection, and a vacant-property monitoring service branded "Homecheck." Service delivery relies on specialized moisture detection equipment, commercial-grade drying and dehumidification systems, licensed abatement protocols with negative air containment, and certified radon mitigation installations warranted for five years on fans. Supporting the service operation are proprietary brand assets including "My Claim File" (a claims documentation tool), "LikeLocal" (a local referral program), and the "Disaster Podcast" (a media brand distributed across more than 17 podcast platforms).

The business model is a hybrid of professional services and franchise licensing. Revenue is generated from project-based restoration work at the franchisee level (fire, water, mold, asbestos, radon, biohazard), with the corporate/franchisor entity also collecting franchise fees from new territory sales and offering ongoing support in launch, training, field visits, marketing, and inventory. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; project financing is offered for certain high-cost services. The customer base spans individual residential homeowners, commercial property clients, real estate buyers and sellers, and insurance carriers as a channel partner, with no large named anchor accounts disclosed in the available data.

Name

Disaster Blaster

Legal name

Disaster Blaster Intellectual Property Co., LLC

Website

https://disasterblaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Restoration Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Remediation Services (56291), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery (Water Intrusion/Mold/Contamination) (BPALALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire/Smoke Damage Cleaning & Sanitization (HSAEAHAN), Demolition & Selective Tear-Out for Hazardous Materials (BPALALAF), Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting (IMAFAAAJ), Disaster Debris Cleanup & Hauling (Fire/Flood/Storm) (HSAKALAO)

Keywords

• Water damage restoration
• Mold remediation services
• Fire and smoke restoration
• Radon mitigation systems
• Biohazard cleanup services

Headquarters

HQ city

Scranton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restoration Services Revenue: Project-based revenue from providing fire, water, mold, asbestos, radon, and biohazard restoration and remediation services to residential and commercial customers
2. Franchise Fees: Revenue from selling franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs who want to own independently operated Disaster Blaster restoration franchise locations
3. Insurance Claims Services: Services provided in partnership with insurance companies to restore properties to pre-loss condition, working with all major insurance carriers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Disaster Blaster is a property restoration franchise that delivers emergency and scheduled indoor environmental services, including water damage mitigation, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage restoration, asbestos abatement, radon mitigation and testing, basement waterproofing, duct cleaning, biohazard and hoarding cleanup, meth lab remediation, infectious disease disinfection, vacant property monitoring (Homecheck), and post-damage repairs and remodeling. Restoration work is performed by independently owned and operated franchise locations under the franchisor Disaster Blaster Intellectual Property Co., LLC, with 24/7 emergency response and integrated insurance claims navigation support.

Product overview

Disaster Blaster is a full-service property restoration franchise offering indoor environmental and disaster recovery services to residential and commercial customers. The company's core product portfolio centers on emergency response and remediation services including Water Drying & Mitigation, Basement Waterproofing, Asbestos Abatement, Meth Lab Cleanup & Remediation, Duct Cleaning, Mold Remediation, Biohazard & Hoarding Cleanup, Radon Mitigation, Infectious Disease Disinfection, Homecheck (vacant property monitoring), Smoke & Fire damage restoration, and Repairs/Remodeling. Supporting services include Radon Test Kits, 24/7 Emergency Services availability, and My Claim File (an exclusive claims management tool). The company also produces the Disaster Podcast as educational content. All services are delivered through independently owned and operated franchise locations, with franchise opportunities available across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LikeLocal: Local marketing and customer acquisition brand used by Disaster Blaster franchises.
• My Claim File
• Disaster Podcast

Products and services

• Water Drying & Mitigation Emergency water damage response service providing moisture detection, drying, dehumidification, and water extraction to prevent secondary damage and mold growth, for residential and commercial property owners and insurance-driven claims.
• Basement Waterproofing Foundation waterproofing service including full basement waterproofing systems, foundation crack repair, sump pumps, and professional dehumidification systems to prevent moisture intrusion in residential properties.
• Asbestos Abatement Safe removal and abatement of asbestos-containing materials using negative air containment, wet removal methods, and thorough decontamination, for homeowners, real estate transactions, and commercial facilities requiring licensed abatement.
• Meth Lab Cleanup & Remediation Specialized decontamination and remediation of properties contaminated by methamphetamine production, including Fentanyl and other opioid contamination, for property owners, real estate transactions, and law enforcement or insurance referrals.
• Duct Cleaning HVAC ductwork cleaning using HEPA vacuum systems and air-powered whips to remove dust, debris, mold, and soot contamination from air duct systems in residential and commercial properties.
• Mold Remediation Complete mold removal and remediation including containment, spore removal, contaminated material removal, and moisture source identification to prevent recurrence, for residential and commercial customers.
• Biohazard & Hoarding Cleanup Hazardous material cleanup including sewage backup remediation, crime scene cleanup, infectious disease disinfection, pest infestation cleanup, and hoarding situation management, for homeowners, property managers, and insurance-driven claims.
• Radon Mitigation Radon gas mitigation system design, installation, and testing including vent pipe installation and radon fan setup to reduce indoor radon levels below EPA action levels, with a 5-year manufacturer warranty on radon fans, for homeowners and real estate transactions.
• Infectious Disease Disinfection Professional disinfection and decontamination for infectious disease scenarios, including Coronavirus (COVID-19), addressing surfaces and common areas to reduce pathogen transmission in residential and commercial properties.
• Homecheck Vacant property monitoring service for homes during extended absences, including inspection for water leaks, storm damage, mechanical systems, forced entry, and rodent or insect activity, for homeowners and absentee property owners.
• Smoke & Fire Restoration Fire damage restoration including emergency boardup, smoke and soot removal, content cleaning, structural cleaning, deodorization, and complete repairs to pre-loss condition, for residential and commercial customers and insurance-driven claims.
• Repairs/Remodeling Construction and repair services to restore properties to pre-loss condition following damage events, including drywall repair, painting, and general remodeling, for homeowners and commercial customers after restoration work.
• Radon Test Kits Residential radon testing kits and testing services to determine indoor radon gas levels and assess whether mitigation is necessary, for homeowners and real estate pre-purchase inspections.
• 24/7 Emergency Services Round-the-clock emergency response availability for urgent property damage situations requiring immediate mitigation and restoration intervention, with mitigation companies expected to arrive within approximately two hours of a call.
• My Claim File Exclusive claims management tool that helps Disaster Blaster customers navigate the insurance claims process and maintain organized documentation throughout restoration projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quick response time - mitigation company expected to respond within approximately 2 hours of call
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Disasterblaster/podcasts
• Xx.com/disasterblaster

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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