The Critical Role of Contents Restoration in Fire, Flood, and Insurance Claims

In this episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns talks with Mike Missall of Reliable Contents to uncover a service most homeowners don’t know exists—but desperately need after a fire, flood, or major property loss. Unlike mitigation or construction work, contents restoration focuses on everything inside the home: clothing, furniture, electronics, keepsakes, collectibles, and […]
From Disaster Restoration to Dream Remodel: Why Expert Help Makes All the Difference

Nobody plans for disaster. One day, your home is fine, the next you’re staring at water spreading across your floors, smoke damage on your walls, or a tree branch through your roof. These moments shake you not just because of physical damage, but also because your sense of security gets rattled. Here’s what most people […]
Building Brands That Last: Lessons from the Restoration Report Podcast

In the latest episode of The Restoration Report, host Levi Stearns, owner of Core Contractors, sat down with Dan Laurie of Watchmaker Marketing to unpack the power of brand building in the construction and restoration industry. Their conversation offered valuable takeaways for business owners navigating home improvement, insurance claims, and large-scale restoration projects. The Importance […]
Lessons from Building a Restoration Business: Insights from Core Contractors’ Journey

Starting and growing a business is never easy—but for those in construction, restoration, and home improvement, it can feel especially daunting. In a special solo episode of The Restoration Report, host and Core Contractors owner Levi Stearns shared candid lessons learned over the company’s first 20 months in business, with questions posed by producer Brian […]
Expert Guide: Recovering from Winter Storm Water Damage

Snow falling outside your window looks beautiful until you’re standing in your living room watching water drip from the ceiling. You can ask the leadingwinter storm water damage restorationexperts who have worked with hundreds of homeowners who thought they were safe, only to discover ice had been quietly forcing water under their shingles for days. Other times it’s a […]