AFTERDISASTER

What AFTERDISASTER does

AFTERDISASTER is a private disaster remediation and restoration services company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company provides flood and water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration, mold removal, sewage cleanup, storm preparation, duct cleaning, vandalism recovery, and appliance/electronics restoration for residential, commercial, corporate, and government customers. Its federal and state procurement credentials include GSA Schedule #GS-07F-0083Y, multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements, North Carolina state contract #W404322, Virginia SWaM and North Carolina HUB certifications, and EPA Lead Renovation Firm designation.

The company operates from offices in Greensboro, the Raleigh-Durham Triangle, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Tampa, with a Washington D.C. location in build-out, and reports service coverage across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Louisiana, and other regions accessible via its federal contracts. AFTERDISASTER is enrolled in carrier Direct Repair Programs including USAA (Soaring Eagle Award, 2017) and Sedgwick, and counts GSA, NASA, IRS, US Coast Guard, VA, and USPS among its government clients. Quality credentials include a BBB A+ rating, eight consecutive Crawford Top Industry Performance Awards, and seven consecutive NADCA Safety Awards. In December 2025, a majority ownership stake was acquired by Eric Hooks, who became CEO.

The business model is a fee-for-service restoration operation: revenue is generated per job from insurance carriers under DRP arrangements, from federal and state agencies under contract and task-order work, and from direct commercial and residential customers on an emergency-response basis. The moat is built on multi-year performance track records, pre-qualified federal schedules, certifications, and the operational density required to mobilize across multiple states on short notice.

Name

AFTERDISASTER

Legal name

AFTERDISASTER

Website

https://afterdisaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AFTERDISASTER is a private disaster remediation and restoration services firm founded in 1992, headquartered in Greensboro, NC, serving federal agencies, insurance carrier networks, and commercial and residential customers across the U.S. Southeast and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Restoration Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Contents & Personal Property Restoration (Pack-Out, Cleaning, Storage) (HSAPAOAF), Post-Disaster Reconstruction Cleaning (After Repairs) (HSAEADAI)

Keywords

• Disaster restoration services
• Water damage remediation
• Fire smoke cleanup
• Mold removal services
• Sewage cleanup

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Emergency Remediation Services: One-time professional services for emergency remediation including water extraction, fire/smoke cleanup, mold removal, sewage cleanup, and structural drying. Services are contracted directly with customers who then engage their insurance companies independently for reimbursement.
2. Restoration and Reconstruction Services: Following emergency containment, the company provides estimates for repairs and remediation services to restore properties to pre-disaster conditions.
3. Corporate and Government Contracts: Long-term contractual relationships with government agencies including GSA Schedule contracts and BPA agreements for emergency and remedial services at federal buildings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AFTERDISASTER provides 24/7 emergency remediation and restoration services for residential, commercial, and government properties affected by floods, fires, smoke, mold, sewage, storms, vandalism, and appliance/electronics damage. The company operates a fleet of dehumidifiers, air movers, and generators, using biodegradable cleaning solutions and next-generation methods, serving homeowners and small businesses through a dedicated consumer segment and corporations and government agencies through a separate corporate/government segment.

Product overview

AFTERDISASTER is a disaster remediation and restoration services company offering a portfolio of nine distinct service offerings. The core service line includes Flood and Water Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, Mold Removal, Sewage Cleanup, Storm Preparation and Restoration, Duct Cleaning and Air Quality Improvement, Vandalism Recovery, and Appliance and Electronics Restoration — all provided to homeowners and small businesses. A separate Corporate and Government Services segment delivers large-scale emergency response, catastrophic restoration, and specialized services to corporations, government agencies, and institutions across the Southeast. The company operates as a services-based business rather than a software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flood and Water Restoration Emergency remediation and restoration services for water and flood damage affecting homes and small businesses, including water extraction, structural drying, decontamination, and mold prevention.
• Fire and Smoke Restoration Fire and smoke damage remediation for homes and small businesses, including soot removal, residue cleaning, deodorization, and structural restoration using germicidal and antimicrobial treatments.
• Mold Removal Comprehensive mold elimination services for homes and small businesses using advanced equipment and materials to address health and structural threats from mold growth.
• Sewage Cleanup Professional sewage remediation services for hazardous 'black water' situations affecting homes and small businesses, including containment, removal, decontamination, and structural restoration.
• Storm Preparation and Restoration Pre-disaster contingency planning and post-storm damage remediation for homes and small businesses, including protective boarding, evaluations, flood/water remediation, fire remediation, and demolition.
• Duct Cleaning and Air Quality Improvement HVAC and air duct cleaning services for homes and small businesses to improve indoor air quality, remove pollutants, and address fire/water damage-related contamination in ventilation systems.
• Vandalism Recovery Property restoration services for homes and small businesses following vandalism, including graffiti removal (within 48 hours), debris hauling, deodorization, decontamination, and germicidal treatments.
• Appliance and Electronics Restoration Electronics and appliance restoration services for homes and small businesses, including documentation, photography, salvage, repair, and replacement of items damaged by disasters.
• Corporate and Government Services Large-scale disaster recovery and restoration services for corporations, government agencies, and institutions, including emergency response planning, catastrophic response, document and electronic restoration, and ongoing contracts with federal agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of continuous operation since 1992
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SedgwickcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAFTERDISASTER is an approved vendor for Sedgwick's Direct Repair Network, providing emergency restoration services to policyholders referred through Sedgwick's insurance claims management platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rainbow International: Neighborly-brand restoration franchise offering water, fire, and mold remediation. Comparable service portfolio, customer type, and insurance-channel lead generation.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Global large-loss commercial and residential restoration provider handling water, fire, mold, and storm damage. Overlaps with AFTERDISASTER's Corporate and Government Services segment and competes for the same federal and enterprise contracts.
• PuroClean: National franchised restoration and remediation brand serving residential and commercial customers with water, fire, mold, and biohazard services. Closely comparable service mix and insurance-driven lead generation model.
• Servpro Industries: The largest privately held US restoration franchise network, offering water, fire, and mold remediation with national insurance-carrier relationships. Directly comparable business model and customer base to AFTERDISASTER, but at vastly greater franchise scale.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National franchised brand under ServiceMaster Brands providing water, fire, and smoke restoration to residential and commercial customers. Competes head-to-head with AFTERDISASTER for insurance-referred residential jobs and has broader geographic reach.
• COIT Cleaning and Restoration Services: Specialty cleaning and restoration company offering water, fire, smoke, and mold remediation alongside carpet and air-duct cleaning. Overlaps with AFTERDISASTER's duct cleaning, contents restoration, and disaster cleanup offerings.
• BluSky Restoration Contractors: National commercial-focused restoration contractor handling large-loss water, fire, mold, and environmental projects. Direct competitor for AFTERDISASTER's Corporate and Government Services segment.
• Paul Davis Restoration: National restoration franchise offering water, fire, mold, and storm damage recovery to homeowners and commercial clients. Directly comparable offerings and customer profile, including insurance-network participation.
• Restoration 1: National restoration franchise (Apex Franchise Management) providing water, fire, mold, and commercial restoration. Comparable in scope and target customers, often working through insurance carriers like AFTERDISASTER.

Emerging players

• All Dry USA: Growing regional restoration brand providing water damage, mold, and fire remediation primarily in the Southeast and Texas. Comparable service line but smaller footprint than AFTERDISASTER's federal contracting footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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