Restoration 1 of Birmingham

What Restoration 1 of Birmingham does

Restoration 1 of Birmingham is a locally owned property restoration franchise headquartered in Pelham, Alabama, serving Shelby and Jefferson Counties in Central Alabama. Founded in 2021 by Chad Yeilding, a former U.S. Secret Service special agent, the company provides emergency and non-emergency restoration services including water damage mitigation, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold detection and remediation, storm recovery, trauma and biohazard cleanup, commercial and residential disinfection, and pack-out/contents cleaning. The firm operates as a franchisee under the national Restoration 1 brand, giving it access to established operational standards, marketing resources, and brand recognition, while retaining local decision-making and customer relationships. Field operations rely on IICRC-certified technicians and industry-standard specialized equipment such as thermal imaging, moisture detection, HEPA air filtration, and ultrasonic cleaning systems.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services, with revenue generated per restoration project and typically routed through either direct homeowner payment or insurance claim coordination. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with free estimates offered during business hours; customers can also access installment financing (12 to 144 months at 8.99%–14.99% fixed APR) through partners EnerBank USA and Hearth, and the company earns an affiliate referral stream from these financing relationships. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer 24/7 emergency dispatch, supported by local SEO, a content marketing blog, multi-platform social media, and a review-driven referral pipeline that has accumulated 291 reviews averaging 4.5/5 on Rize Reviews.

The customer base is primarily residential property owners in the Birmingham metro area, with a secondary commercial and institutional segment served through fire/smoke, contents cleaning, biohazard, and disinfection offerings. The company holds BBB A+ accreditation and HomeAdvisor screening, employs between 1 and 10 people, is privately held with no disclosed investors or parent entity, and operates as a single-location franchise with no announced geographic expansion beyond its existing service territory.

Name

Restoration 1 of Birmingham

Legal name

Restoration 1 of Birmingham

Website

https://restoration1ofbirmingham.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Restoration 1 of Birmingham is a locally owned franchise providing 24/7 water, fire, mold, storm, trauma, and contents restoration services to residential and commercial customers across Central Alabama.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Restoration Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (56291), Remediation Services (562910)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

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), Insurance Claims Estimation, Documentation & Managed Repair (HSAPAOAL), Demolition, Debris Removal & Site Cleanup (HSAPAOAC), Interior Rebuild & Finishing (Drywall, Flooring, Paint, Trim) (HSAPAOAI), Building Envelope Restoration (Roofing, Siding, Windows & Doors) (HSAPAOAH)

Keywords

• Water damage restoration
• Fire damage restoration
• Mold remediation services
• Storm damage cleanup
• Biohazard cleanup services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pelham

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Restoration Services: Fee-for-service restoration work including water damage mitigation, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, storm damage cleanup, trauma cleanup, and contents cleaning. Services are typically billed to homeowners directly or processed through insurance claims.
2. Financing Partner Revenue Share: Revenue generated through referral relationships with financing partners (EnerBank USA) for traditional installment loans offered to customers for payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Restoration 1 of Birmingham delivers 24/7 emergency property restoration services to homeowners and businesses across Central Alabama, including water damage extraction and drying, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold detection and remediation, storm damage cleanup, trauma and biohazard cleanup, contents cleaning and pack-out, and disinfection services. Certified restoration specialists are dispatched on-site within 60 minutes, working directly with insurance companies to process claims. The company operates as a locally owned franchise of the Restoration 1 brand serving Shelby County and Jefferson County.

Product overview

Restoration 1 of Birmingham offers a comprehensive suite of property restoration services as a single integrated offering rather than a modular platform. The core portfolio includes Water Damage Restoration, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Mold Removal & Remediation, Storm Recovery Services, Trauma & Biohazard Cleanup, Disinfection Services, and Pack-Out & Contents Cleaning. All services are designed to work together to provide complete property recovery from various disaster scenarios, with 24/7 emergency response, insurance claims assistance, and certified technicians. The company operates as a single brand offering these interconnected services to residential and commercial customers throughout Central Alabama.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Damage Restoration Emergency water extraction, structural drying, moisture detection, and water damage mitigation services available 24/7 to address water damage from burst pipes, flooding, roof leaks, and other water-related emergencies for residential and commercial properties.
• Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Comprehensive fire damage restoration including smoke and soot removal, odor elimination, water extraction from firefighting efforts, structural repairs, and contents cleaning for residential and commercial properties.
• Mold Removal & Remediation Professional mold detection, removal, and remediation using advanced equipment and specialized techniques including airborne spore control methods to address mold growth caused by water damage, high humidity, and moisture issues in homes and businesses.
• Storm Recovery Services Storm damage cleanup, debris removal, structural drying, and property restoration services following thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hailstorms with 24-hour emergency response for residential and commercial properties.
• Trauma & Biohazard Cleanup Certified crime scene and biohazard cleanup services including trauma scene decontamination, hazardous material removal, and property restoration with compassionate and discreet service for residential, commercial, and institutional properties.
• Disinfection Services Commercial and residential disinfection and sanitation services using CDC and EPA-approved cleaning agents, including COVID-19 disinfection for healthcare facilities, schools, government buildings, offices, and other facility types.
• Pack-Out & Contents Cleaning Professional inventory, packing, transportation, cleaning, and restoration of personal belongings including furniture, electronics, documents, and sentimental items affected by water, fire, or mold damage using ultrasonic cleaning, HEPA air filtration, and specialized deodorization techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time of 60 minutes or less for emergency calls
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Restoration 1 Franchise SystemcoreOthersRestoration 1 of Birmingham operates as a franchisee under the Restoration 1 brand, utilizing established operational standards, marketing resources, and brand recognition of the national franchise system.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Restoration 1 (franchise parent network): National franchise system that Restoration 1 of Birmingham operates within. Directly comparable business model with identical service offerings (water, fire, mold, storm, trauma, contents) and shared brand standards, marketing, and operational playbooks.
• 1-800 WATER DAMAGE: National franchise specializing in water damage restoration and mold remediation. Direct competitor in residential water/mold restoration with similar target customer base and insurance-driven model.
• AdvantaClean: Light environmental and restoration franchise with comparable water damage, mold remediation, and air quality services. Direct competitor in the small-to-mid franchise restoration space.
• PuroClean: Property damage restoration franchise serving residential and commercial customers with water, fire, mold, and biohazard services. Closely comparable franchise model and service offerings to Restoration 1 of Birmingham.
• Rainbow International Restoration: Neighborly brand franchise providing residential and commercial restoration services. Operates with the same franchise structure and directly overlapping service categories as Restoration 1 of Birmingham.
• Paul Davis Restoration: National franchise offering residential and commercial restoration services including water, fire, mold, and storm damage. Directly comparable service portfolio and target customer base to Restoration 1 of Birmingham.

Broad incumbents

• ServiceMaster Restore: Established national restoration brand (part of ServiceMaster) providing water, fire, and smoke restoration. Larger and more established than Restoration 1 of Birmingham, with broader commercial and institutional coverage.
• SERVPRO Industries: Largest U.S. property restoration franchise with thousands of units nationwide. Operates in the same water, fire, and mold restoration space but at vastly greater scale and with broader commercial and large-loss capabilities.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Global leader in property restoration and disaster recovery, handling large-scale commercial and residential losses. Tangentially comparable as a top-tier restoration incumbent, though significantly larger and more commercial-focused.

Emerging players

• All Dry Services: Growing franchise system focused on water, fire, mold, and biohazard restoration. Comparable to Restoration 1 of Birmingham in service mix and target customers, with an expanding national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/restoration98
• Facebookfacebook.com/Restoration1ofBirmingham
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/restoration-1-of-birmingham
• Instagraminstagram.com/restoration1ofbirmingham

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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