While Ron Wilder was serving in the Army National Guard in the late 1980s, he never thought the skills and discipline he had developed would one day help him launch his own business. By Patty Horansky
From burst pipes to natural disasters, water damage doesn’t discriminate. Add to the mix a country with an aging infrastructure, and you have the perfect – and profitable – storm for a growing home restoration industry. By Sarah Lindauer
As a senior national franchise recruiter for 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Steven Olson helps potential franchisees explore all that the brand has to offer. He recently discussed the opportunities available with the property-restoration franchise. By Lizzy Yeserski
1-800 WATER DAMAGE provides complete restoration relating to water damage, mold infestation and fire and smoke destruction. As the demand for restoration services rises due to unpredictable violent weather events and deteriorating infrastructures, the restoration industry has grown to over $210 billion. By Nancy E. Williams
1-800 WATER DAMAGE has shown incredible growth with almost 200 locations delivering exceptional service to clients across the country. The restoration experts treat water, mold and fire damage, and they have the support of an industry giant. By Nancy E. Williams
In February 2019, Tod and Joanne Sandberg opened their 1-800 WATER DAMAGE® franchise in the Seattle area, with territories in Tacoma and Olympia, Washington. Unlike some couples who must adjust to a new business with a life partner, the Sandbergs had years of experience. By Nancy E. Williams
1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a rapidly growing property-restoration franchise, and there are many reasons why. The brand has access to an extensive network of support and the largest fleet of vehicles and equipment in the industry thanks to its parent company BELFOR, the largest restoration company in the world. By Brianna Bohn
Nicole and Josh Smith own and operate their 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise in Southeast Tulsa, Oklahoma. Twelve years ago, Nicole met Josh at one of the properties she managed during one of the worst freezing seasons Oklahoma has ever seen. By Nancy E. Williams
When Luis Balmaceda and his wife, Lisbeth, were looking to start a new business, they wanted to invest in a nationally recognized concept with a proven system of operations. By Jorgette Krsulic
As an expert in water-damage restoration and emergency services, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE has been a source of comfort for those impacted by disasters since 1988. The mobile brand, which has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars for customer satisfaction according to ReviewTrackers, has cited several reasons for its success. But one stands out above the rest: its ironclad network of support. By Brianna Bohn