Restoring business profits

According to Restoration Express, builders and carpet cleaners can increase sales, by diversifying into restoration work for insurance companies.

The company has put together a starter pack of everything a new entrant to the sector might need - including expertise. The package includes two internationally-recognised courses from the National Flood School: Water Restoration Technician and Applied Structural Drying, which will give the knowledge and credibility to attract insurance claims customers.

Six Capture 65L refrigerant dehumidifiers, two Arida ASE 200 desiccant dehumidifiers and 10 Helix 2200 turbo fans are also all included in the package, along with a Tramex moisture and humidity meter and hoses.

"Builders and carpet cleaners can add £100,000 a year to their top line with the skills and equipment to restore properties damaged by fire or flood," says David Martin of Restoration Express.