Blaze Restoration Inc.

What Blaze Restoration Inc. does

Blaze Restoration Inc. is a privately-held, family-owned full-service disaster restoration company founded in 1995 by Michael and Danette Simons and headquartered at 5310 Avenue of the Cities in Moline, Illinois. The company delivers emergency response, fire and smoke restoration, water and sewage mitigation, mold remediation, and biohazard/trauma cleanup services to residential property owners and commercial businesses across East Central Iowa and West Central Illinois, primarily the Quad Cities region. With four physical locations (Moline, Galesburg, Davenport, Bettendorf), 24/7/365 emergency response, a 13,000 square foot climate-controlled content cleaning and storage facility, and a state-of-the-art continuing education center, Blaze operates a one-stop restoration model spanning board-up through reconstruction back to pre-loss condition.

The underlying technology is a credentialed-services platform rather than a software platform: the firm is an IICRC Certified Firm with technicians holding WRT, ASD, CCT, AMRT, AMRS, HST, CCMT, FSRT, OCT, and UFT designations, plus HAZWOPER, EPA Lead Renovation, Xactimate Advanced, and the only Certified Bio-Recovery Master (CBRM) designation in Illinois and Iowa. Restoration work is performed with industry-standard equipment (air scrubbers, HEPA filtration, dehumidification systems, antimicrobial application tools, serum system for mold) and documented using Xactimate estimating software aligned with insurance carrier workflows.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue generated through direct customer payment and insurance claim processing, with a sales-led go-to-market in which Blaze staff act as liaison with insurance adjusters and carriers to guide customers through the restoration process. Customer acquisition combines 24/7 emergency response, word-of-mouth and referrals, community presence (American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity), and local SEO/social media presence. Pricing is quote-driven based on scope of damage and is not publicly disclosed. The company reports more than 10,000 homes and businesses restored since founding, is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, and has been voted #1 Fire and Water Damage Restoration Company by local community members each year from 2013 through 2019.

Name

Blaze Restoration Inc.

Legal name

Blaze Restoration Inc.

Website

https://blazeinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blaze Restoration Inc. is a family-owned, Quad Cities-based disaster restoration company providing 24/7 emergency response, fire, water, mold, and biohazard remediation to residential and commercial customers across East Central Iowa and West Central Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Restoration Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Mitigation & Site Stabilization (Board-Up, Tarping, Water Extraction) (HSAPAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contents & Personal Property Restoration (Pack-Out, Cleaning, Storage) (HSAPAOAF), Smoke, Soot & Odor Remediation (HSAPAOAD), Interior Rebuild & Finishing (Drywall, Flooring, Paint, Trim) (HSAPAOAI), Fire/Smoke Damage Cleaning & Sanitization (HSAEAHAN)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Moline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disaster Restoration Services: Project-based professional services for residential and commercial properties affected by fire, water, smoke, mold, and biohazard incidents. Revenue generated through direct customer payment and insurance claim processing.
2. Emergency Board-up and Property Security: Immediate emergency response services including temporary board-up, roof cover, property security, and structure stabilization
3. Content Cleaning and Storage Services: Climate-controlled secure storage of property contents with complete pack-out, cleaning, and restoration services
4. Continuing Education Courses: C.E. courses for insurance professionals held at the Blaze education center covering mold, water, fire, and ethics

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blaze Restoration Inc. is a full-service disaster restoration company providing emergency response, fire and smoke restoration, water and sewage mitigation, mold remediation, biohazard and trauma cleanup, and commercial restoration services. The company serves residential and commercial property owners in the Quad Cities region of East Central Iowa and West Central Illinois, dispatching from offices in Moline, Galesburg, Bettendorf, and Davenport.

Product overview

Blaze Restoration Inc. is a full-service disaster restoration company offering a comprehensive suite of services delivered through its core unified offering. The company's primary products include Emergency Response, Fire & Smoke Restoration, Water & Sewage Mitigation, Mold Remediation, and Biohazard & Trauma Response services. Additionally, the company provides Commercial Services for business clients and offers Continuing Education courses for insurance professionals through its state-of-the-art education center. Professional carpet cleaning is available through the acquired Abbey Carpet Cleaning brand. The company operates multiple locations across Illinois and Iowa to serve the Quad Cities region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Response Services 24/7 emergency response to property damage events for residential and commercial customers in the Quad Cities region, providing rapid mobilization to mitigate further loss.
• Fire and Smoke Restoration Restoration and cleanup of properties damaged by fire and smoke, addressing structural damage, soot, odor, and content remediation for residential and commercial clients.
• Water and Sewage Mitigation Water extraction, structural drying, and sewage cleanup services to mitigate damage from flooding, leaks, or sewage backups in residential and commercial properties.
• Mold Remediation Identification, containment, and removal of mold in residential and commercial properties to address health risks and prevent structural damage.
• Biohazard and Trauma Response Specialized cleanup and remediation of biohazardous and trauma scenes, performed by CBRM-certified technicians for residential, commercial, and public-sector clients.
• Commercial Restoration Services Restoration services tailored to commercial properties, addressing fire, water, mold, and biohazard damage for business owners, facility managers, and property managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized business downtime - Children's Therapy Center up and running in 8 days
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership including Good Company Award (2008), Saving Life Circle Benefactor (2010), Business Partner recognition (2013), and Disaster Response Partner designation (2016). Company supports Red Cross missions and hurricane relief efforts.
• Better Business BureaucoreOthersBBB A+ Rating holder. Company President Michael Simons interviewed for BBB Torch Award for Ethics. Active member maintaining high ethical standards.
• Habitat for Humanity Quad CitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity support partnership. Employees have served as contestants and been crowned Mr. Habitat 2015. Company supports local Habitat events and initiatives.
• Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompany is an IICRC Certified Firm with multiple technicians holding various IICRC certifications including WRT, ASD, CCT, AMRT, AMRS, HST, CCMT, FSRT, OCT, UFT.
• American Bio-Recovery AssociationcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership organization. Company has the only Certified Bio-Recovery Master (CBRM) in Illinois and Iowa. Committed to highest levels of industry performance.
• Quad-Cities Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrowth Member of Quad-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Active participation in local business community.
• City of Moline Building and Zoning Commission BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany represented on City of Moline Building and Zoning Commission Board.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PuroClean: National franchise in property damage restoration (water, fire, smoke, mold, biohazard) targeting both residential and commercial customers. Closely comparable in mid-market customer base, certification stack, and franchise-vs-corporate structure that Blaze partially mirrors.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Largest privately held restoration company globally, providing 24/7 emergency recovery for fire, water, smoke, mold, and biohazard events. Direct strategic competitor at the larger commercial and catastrophic-loss end, often benchmarked in PE roll-up theses for the category.
• Paul Davis Restoration: Franchise-based residential and commercial restoration firm offering fire, water, mold, and storm damage recovery plus reconstruction. Comparable in scope of services, franchise-driven model, and insurance-relationship GTM to Blaze's positioning.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National franchise network specializing in fire, water, and disaster restoration for residential and commercial customers. Directly comparable to Blaze — Blaze itself operates a ServiceMaster franchise purchased in 2006, validating ServiceMaster Restore as the closest legacy overlap in service line and operating model.
• ServPro: Largest national fire and water damage restoration franchise in North America, offering emergency mitigation, restoration, and cleaning across all 50 states. Direct competitor with comparable service line (mitigation, drying, mold, fire/smoke) and similar insurance-carrier-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Rainbow International: Neighborly-owned restoration franchise brand offering fire, water, and smoke damage recovery with national carrier relationships. Broader incumbent with parent-company backing; comparable in scope but operating as part of a much larger services portfolio.
• Interstate Restoration (First Onsite): Large-scale commercial-focused disaster restoration firm (formerly Interstate Restoration) operating across North America after PE-backed roll-up. Comparable in commercial restoration capabilities and insurance-carrier-led workflows at a larger enterprise scale.

Emerging players

• Restoration 1: Fast-growing privately held restoration franchise network scaling across the U.S. with full-service mitigation and reconstruction. Comparable to Blaze's growth and certification-led approach and an active consolidator of regional operators.
• AdvantaClean: Franchise restoration and remediation network focused on mold, water, fire/smoke, and air duct services for residential and commercial clients. Comparable in service mix and franchise-driven GTM, often competing in similar mid-size regional markets.

Others

• COIT Services: National specialty cleaning and restoration franchise covering carpet, upholstery, drapery, and specialty disaster cleanup. Overlaps with Blaze's acquired Abbey Carpet Cleaning capability and complementary to its content cleaning/storage offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blaze-restoration-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/blazerestoration

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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