CERTIFIED WATER SMOKE FIRE RESTORATION SVCS LLC

What CERTIFIED WATER SMOKE FIRE RESTORATION SVCS LLC does

Certified Water, Smoke and Fire Restoration Services LLC, operating as Certified WSF, is a privately held, family-owned property damage restoration company headquartered in North Chatham, New York. The firm provides mitigation and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, with core service categories including water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, sewage backup cleanup, furnace puffback cleanup, emergency boardup, packout and content storage, basement flood and sump pump failure cleanup, and CDC-compliant disinfection. Service delivery relies on industry-standard equipment — structural drying equipment, extraction tools, dehumidifiers, air movers, and EPA-registered industrial disinfectants — rather than proprietary technology platforms.

The business generates revenue through one-time, project-based service engagements, with payment typically routed through homeowner or commercial insurance claims rather than disclosed direct pricing. Go-to-market combines 24/7 emergency phone/text response with referral flow from approved-vendor relationships with four insurance vendor programs (Alacrity, Nexxus, Contractor Connection, BrightServ) and direct relationships with major carriers including Allstate, State Farm, Nationwide, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Chubb, USAA, Amica, Erie Insurance, and Farm Family. Mobile dispatch teams operate from Albany, Catskill, East Greenbush, and Clifton Park to cover a 16-county territory spanning eastern New York, western Massachusetts (Berkshire County), and Vermont (Bennington County). Customer acquisition is supported by an SEO-optimized website and educational content marketing rather than paid media.

The company is owned by Steve and CarolAnn Price, who together bring more than 40 years of combined construction and restoration industry experience and who became official owners after managing the business for approximately five years. Technical staff holds IICRC certification (#76316) and NYS Certified Mold Contractor/Supervisor/Abatement Worker credentials, which are required by New York State law for any firm performing mold remediation. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, and no parent company, subsidiaries, institutional funding, or M&A activity is indicated in the source data.

Name

CERTIFIED WATER SMOKE FIRE RESTORATION SVCS LLC

Legal name

CERTIFIED WATER SMOKE FIRE RESTORATION SVCS LLC

Website

https://watersmokefiremoldcleanup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Certified Water, Smoke and Fire is a family-owned disaster restoration firm serving residential and commercial properties across a 16-county territory in eastern New York, western Massachusetts, and Vermont, offering water, fire, smoke, and mold mitigation, cleanup, and content storage services through insurance-approved vendor programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disaster Restoration Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Smoke, Soot & Odor Remediation (HSAPAOAD), Contents & Personal Property Restoration (Pack-Out, Cleaning, Storage) (HSAPAOAF), Fire/Smoke Damage Cleaning & Sanitization (HSAEAHAN), Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery (Water Intrusion/Mold/Contamination) (BPALALAI), Post-Disaster Reconstruction Cleaning (After Repairs) (HSAEADAI)

Keywords

• Water damage restoration
• Fire damage cleanup
• Smoke damage remediation
• Mold remediation services
• Disaster recovery services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Chatham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disaster Recovery and Restoration Services: One-time project-based services for water damage, fire damage, smoke damage, mold remediation, sewage cleanup, furnace puffback, boardup, packout, and disinfection. Revenue generated per job through insurance claims or direct payment. Services include emergency response, assessment, cleanup, restoration, and content storage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Certified Water, Smoke and Fire Restoration Services LLC provides emergency disaster cleanup and restoration services for residential and commercial properties. Service offerings include water damage mitigation, fire and soot cleanup, smoke damage remediation, mold remediation, sewage backup cleanup, furnace puffback cleanup, basement flood cleanup, boardup, packout and content storage, and CDC-compliant disinfection. Services are delivered 24/7 by IICRC and NYS certified technicians across a 16-county service area in eastern New York, western Massachusetts, and Vermont.

Product overview

Certified Water Smoke and Fire is a local, family-owned disaster restoration service company offering a comprehensive suite of property damage mitigation and cleanup services. The company provides ten distinct service offerings including Water Damage Restoration, Smoke Damage Cleanup, Fire Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Furnace Puffback Cleanup, Boardup Services, Packout Facility & Moving Help Services, Professional Disinfection & Cleaning Services, Sewage Backup Cleanup, and Basement Flood/Sump Pump Failure Cleanup. These services are delivered by IICRC certified and NYS certified technicians who serve residential and commercial customers across 16 counties in New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The company operates 24/7 and works directly with insurance companies to facilitate claims processing for property owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Damage Restoration

Quantifiable outcome

• Same day estimates and board up services available
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• AlacritycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved vendor program partner with Alacrity, an insurance industry vendor management program. Certified WSF is pre-approved to provide restoration services to policyholders insured by carriers using Alacrity's vendor network.
• NexxuscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved vendor program partner with Nexxus, providing property restoration services through their insurance carrier network.
• Contractor ConnectioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved vendor program partner with Contractor Connection, a leading insurance-approved contractor network for property damage restoration.
• BrightServcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved vendor program partner with BrightServ, providing restoration services through their insurance carrier vendor program.
• AllstatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing relationship with Allstate insurance company as preferred restoration vendor for policyholders experiencing property damage.
• NationwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted restoration partner for Nationwide insurance policyholders in the service territory for multiple years.
• State FarmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing relationship as preferred restoration vendor for State Farm policyholders in New York and Massachusetts.
• Liberty MutualcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished working relationship with Liberty Mutual insurance for property damage restoration services.
• TravelerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrusted vendor partner for Travelers insurance company providing restoration services to policyholders.
• ChubbcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-value insurance carrier partner providing restoration services for Chubb policyholders.
• USAAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred restoration vendor for USAA military community insurance policyholders.
• AmicamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term working relationship with Amica insurance for property damage restoration services.
• Erie InsurancemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance partner providing restoration services for Erie Insurance policyholders.
• Farm FamilymajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional insurance partner serving Farm Family policyholders in New York.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Restoration 1: Franchised emergency restoration provider covering water, fire, mold, and sewage damage with insurance-network partnerships. Direct comparable in service mix and channel strategy.
• Paul Davis Restoration: National franchise providing residential and commercial water, fire, and mold damage restoration with strong insurance-carrier relationships. Closely comparable scope and customer base.
• PuroClean: National restoration franchise specializing in property damage mitigation and remediation for water, fire, mold, and biohazards. Comparable service offering and insurance-claim-driven revenue model.
• Servpro Industries: Largest U.S. disaster restoration franchise network offering water, fire, smoke, and mold remediation with insurance-vendor programs. Most direct national comparable to Certified WSF's service mix and insurance-channel go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Rainbow International Restoration: National restoration franchise under Neighborly, providing water, fire, and mold restoration. Comparable service lines with broader corporate backing.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Largest privately-held global disaster recovery and property restoration company, with significant commercial and large-loss capabilities. Overlaps Certified WSF's offering but at much larger scale.
• ServiceMaster Restore: Established national restoration brand within the ServiceMaster portfolio offering water, fire, and smoke damage cleanup. Larger, broader-portfolio incumbent in the same category.

Emerging players

• AdvantaClean: Franchised provider of mold remediation, water damage restoration, and air duct cleaning. Direct overlap on mold and water services for residential customers.
• Coit Cleaning and Restoration: Specialty cleaning and restoration provider offering water and fire damage services. Comparable scope but with a heavier cleaning-and-maintenance orientation.

Regional players

• DryServ: Multi-state water damage and restoration services provider in the Eastern U.S. Comparable regional restoration offering though operating in adjacent territories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/certified-water-smoke-fire-restoration-svcs-llc

Compliance4 records

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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