Advance Catastrophe Technologies

What Advance Catastrophe Technologies does

Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT) is a US-based disaster planning, response, and recovery services firm headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 2001. The company serves commercial property portfolios across hospitality, healthcare, senior living, commercial/retail, insurance, government, and industrial end markets, with an enrolled base of more than 6,000 properties and over 30,000 hospitality keys. ACT's offering spans four integrated service lines: proactive pre-event planning (ACT Guardian), emergency mitigation for water, fire, storm, and mold events, large-loss reconstruction, and Professional Sanitation for pathogen and biohazard decontamination.

Service delivery is supported by an operational footprint of 11 corporate-managed regional offices and 300-plus responder locations staffed by 500-plus certified first responders. The company holds IICRC, PLRB, RIA, and EM Alliance certifications and deploys specialized equipment including infrared thermal imaging, desiccant and refrigerant dehumidifiers, HEPA air scrubbers, negative air machines, hydro-x extraction, and Critical Response Units. The ACTAPP mobile application provides clients a single interface to initiate and monitor response activity. ACT reports a 10-day average mitigation timeline against a 48-day industry baseline and approximately $128,000 in per-incident cost savings relative to typical reconstruction paths.

ACT's commercial model combines multi-year, customized service agreements under the ACT Guardian program with incident-based emergency response and reconstruction revenue. The company references vertically-aligned partnerships (for example, LTC Alliance, FLS, and SWA in senior living and healthcare risk management) to drive distribution into regulated segments where disaster response is non-discretionary. ACT is privately held and bootstrapped since founding, with no disclosed external funding rounds; recent public references indicate Christian Wiley serves as Chief Executive Officer, President & Co-Owner.

Name

Advance Catastrophe Technologies

Legal name

Advance Catastrophe Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://actcat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Advance Catastrophe Technologies is a US disaster planning, response, and recovery services provider for commercial property portfolios across hospitality, healthcare, senior living, retail, insurance, government, and industrial end markets, operating 11 regional offices and a 500-plus-responder network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Recovery & Restoration Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural Disaster Preparedness & Recovery (Storm/Flood/Wildfire) (BPABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery (Water Intrusion/Mold/Contamination) (BPALALAI), Emergency Planning & Risk Assessments (BPABANAA)

Keywords

• Disaster recovery services
• Commercial restoration services
• Emergency response services
• Property damage restoration
• Disaster preparedness planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disaster Response & Emergency Services: Incident-based emergency response services for water, fire, storm, and mold damage. Clients pay for immediate response and mitigation services during disaster events. Pricing uses industry-approved estimating software with flexibility for insurance company guidelines.
2. Disaster Planning & Preparedness Programs: Proactive disaster readiness planning services including ACT Guardian program. Develops customized service standards and disaster readiness plans for client property portfolios. No-cost planning that leads to service engagement during disasters.
3. Large Loss Reconstruction: Complete reconstruction services following major losses. Includes permit acquisition, regulatory compliance, scope development, and trade supervision with single-source accountability.
4. Sanitization & Disinfectant Services: Professional-grade disinfectant services using CDC-approved products for commercial buildings. Available for businesses reopening after closures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT) provides commercial disaster planning, 24/7 emergency response, and turnkey restoration/reconstruction services for businesses across the United States. The company operates the ACT Guardian pre-event planning program alongside disaster response and recovery services for water, fire, storm, and mold damage, with more than 500 certified First Responders and one of the nation's largest inventories of drying equipment.

Product overview

Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT) provides a comprehensive suite of disaster planning, response, and recovery services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering centers on the ACT Guardian Nationwide Response Program—a proactive disaster planning and readiness solution that works alongside the 24/7 Disaster Response Services and Recovery & Restoration Services. These are supported by specialized service modules for Water Damage, Fire Recovery, Storm Damage, Mold Remediation, Professional Sanitation, and Large Loss Mitigation & Reconstruction. ACT also offers industry-specific solutions for Commercial/Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Senior Living properties. The company operates with a network of 500+ first responders nationwide and maintains a mobile application (ACTAPP) for client engagement. Services include emergency stabilization through full reconstruction, with a focus on minimizing business interruption and providing thorough documentation for insurance purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACT Guardian: A proactive disaster planning and response program for businesses, providing customized disaster readiness plans, service standards, and Critical Response Units (CRUs) for pre-event preparation.
• ACTAPP

Products and services

• ACT Guardian Nationwide Response Program A proactive disaster planning and response program that develops customized disaster readiness plans, service standards, and deploys Critical Response Units (CRUs) for businesses with multiple properties in their portfolio. Targets enterprise risk and operations leaders.
• Disaster Response Services 24/7 emergency disaster response with first responders dispatched on-site within minutes to assess situations and provide emergency damage-control measures for water, fire, mold, and storm damage to commercial properties.
• Recovery & Restoration Services Turnkey commercial restoration and reconstruction services from emergency stabilization to reconstruction, restoring properties to pre-loss condition with minimal business interruption, covering water, fire, storm, and mold damage.
• Professional Sanitation Services Professional-grade disinfectant services using CDC-approved products for air space treatment, window and surface cleaning, including micro misting and thermal fogging for commercial buildings reopening after closures or contamination events.
• Disaster Preparedness & Risk Management Services Comprehensive preparedness services including Disaster Preparedness Assessment, On-Site Life Safety Assessment, Security Vulnerability Assessments, Fire-Life Safety Assessment, Mock Survey, Emergency Management Resource Center, policy development, seminars and workshops, web-based event management system, and telephonic risk review.
• Large Loss Mitigation & Reconstruction Insurance-focused large loss services including rapid emergency response, mitigation to prevent secondary damage, security establishment, scope documentation, and full reconstruction with permit procurement and code compliance under single-source accountability.
• ACTAPP Mobile application for Apple and Android devices that enables property emergency contact, training access, and facilitates quick response during disasters.
• Hospitality & Student Housing Disaster Services Specialized disaster services for hotels, motels, and student housing facilities with a focus on minimal guest disruption, rapid recovery to pre-loss condition, and discrete trauma scene services. Serves over 30,000 keys in hospitality properties.
• Healthcare Facilities Disaster Services Disaster response and recovery for healthcare facilities meeting Joint Commission, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards with custom action plans, facility teams, and state-of-the-art equipment for airborne particle removal.
• Senior Living Facilities Disaster Services Disaster planning and recovery services for senior living facilities with focus on resident and staff safety, HIPAA compliance, and minimal disruption to care operations.
• Commercial & Retail Disaster Services Disaster planning and recovery services for commercial properties including retail, with 24/7 response within minutes, extensive resources for handling multiple large-loss events simultaneously, and thorough documentation for insurance carriers.

Quantifiable outcome

• $128,000 savings potential per incident compared to traditional demolition approach
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EM Alliance (Emergency Management Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT is a member of the Emergency Management Alliance, which connects organizations with preparedness experts for crisis planning, response, and recovery. This partnership enhances ACT's ability to provide comprehensive disaster preparedness services.
• Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certifications (IICRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT is certified through the IICRC, a leading certification body for the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries. This certification validates ACT's professional standards and technical competencies.
• Property Loss Research Bureau (PLRB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT holds certification from PLRB, an organization providing research and education for the property loss industry. This partnership supports ACT's alignment with insurance industry standards.
• Restoration Industry Association (RIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT is certified through RIA, the leading trade association for the restoration industry. RIA membership and certification demonstrates commitment to industry best practices.
• LTC Alliance, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichard J. Henry, Jr. serves as President of LTC Alliance, LLC, providing risk management services to the healthcare industry. ACT connects clients with LTC Alliance for specialized risk management expertise.
• Fire and Life-Safety, Inc. (FLS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStan Szpytek leads Fire and Life-Safety, Inc., providing loss control, risk management, and emergency preparedness programs for businesses with special focus on senior housing and healthcare. ACT connects clients with FLS for specialized fire and life safety assessments.
• Sorensen, Wilder & Associates (SWA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteve Wilder leads SWA, a consortium of consultants providing safety, security, and risk management services throughout the healthcare industry. ACT connects clients with SWA for specialized healthcare safety and security consulting.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Servpro Industries: Servpro is one of the largest disaster restoration franchises in North America, providing water, fire, and mold remediation along with reconstruction services. It competes directly with ACT in commercial restoration, though Servpro's franchise model differs from ACT's direct-employee + contractor approach.
• BMS CAT: BMS CAT (Blackmon Mooring & Sprague Catastrophe) is one of the largest commercial-only restoration contractors in the U.S., specializing in large-loss mitigation, contents restoration, and reconstruction. Its commercial-only focus mirrors ACT's B2B positioning.
• Paul Davis Restoration: Paul Davis Restoration is a national franchise network providing commercial and residential restoration, reconstruction, and emergency services. It competes with ACT across water, fire, storm, and mold damage response, with similar industry certifications (IICRC) and insurance-industry relationships.
• Restoration 1: Restoration 1 is a national franchise restoration brand offering water, fire, mold, and sewage remediation for residential and commercial clients. It competes with ACT in similar service categories, though typically with smaller commercial job focus.
• Rainbow International Restoration: Rainbow International is a franchise restoration network under Neighborly, providing water, fire, and mold damage services for residential and commercial customers. It is a direct peer in restoration services, though more franchise-driven and broader in customer mix.
• PuroClean: PuroClean is a franchise-based property damage restoration and remediation company serving both residential and commercial customers. It is a direct competitor in water, fire, mold, and biohazard cleanup with IICRC-certified technicians across the U.S.
• Cotton Holdings: Cotton Holdings is a disaster response, logistics, and reconstruction services provider with commercial focus. The apparent operational relationship (ACT careers hosted on cottonholdings.pinpointhq.com) suggests either a parent-subsidiary or close commercial affiliation, making Cotton a direct and material comparable.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: BELFOR is the largest global disaster restoration and recovery company, offering water, fire, storm, and mold services to commercial and residential customers. It is the most directly comparable competitor to ACT, with similar service portfolio, nationwide response capability, and B2B focus on large commercial losses.
• Interstate Restoration: Interstate Restoration (now part of BHS) is a large commercial-focused disaster restoration firm providing emergency response, reconstruction, and contents restoration nationwide. Its commercial emphasis and large-loss capabilities are directly comparable to ACT's target market.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore: ServiceMaster Restore is part of the broader ServiceMaster Brands portfolio (also covering Terminix, Merry Maids, and other home services). It offers commercial and residential restoration across all disaster types as part of a much wider consumer services portfolio, positioning it as a larger incumbent competing with ACT in restoration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ACTNorthAmerica

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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