MEMPHIS GUIDE

Hiring restoration help in Memphis

You can hire without a ranking list. Ask who is trained, who is insured, and whether the crawlspace is even on the page.

By Mike M · Sources checked October 5, 2026 · How we write these guides

Credentials you can ask for

IICRC training is a common industry reference for water-damage restoration. Ask which courses the lead tech holds. It is not a City of Memphis franchise and it is not a plumbing license. If a pipe or drain caused the loss, ask which licensed plumber will repair it and whether that cost is inside this quote. A longer list of questions, including moisture readings and who monitors the equipment, is in questions to ask before you hire.

Put the crawlspace in or out

• Is under-floor work included, and when will they refuse to enter?
• What materials come out of the rooms you live in?
• Daily equipment charges and the moisture readings that end the job.
• Proof of liability insurance.

Those four lines are the scope. What makes one quote larger than another, without dollar figures, is spelled out in the cost-factor guide.

Contents in older houses

Plaster dust and wet oak floors are messy. Ask how they will protect stairs and neighboring rooms in a bungalow. Point out furniture or papers you want moved by you, not bagged by a crew in a hurry. Appliance leaks are a common way those rooms get wet; the washer and water heater notes help you name the fixture before the walkthrough.

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No star ratings, no preferred vendor. The written scope is the decision. If the repair crosses into plumbing, electrical, or structural work, confirm permit rules yourself; the permit page is only a reminder to check the City of Memphis or Shelby County office for that address.