Jason H.’s Restoration Certifications: IICRC, Reets, InterNACHI and Xactimate
Updated: 6 days ago
When you hire a restoration company, credentials should tell you something useful about the person assessing the damage. At Phoenix Remediation & Restoration, Jason H.’s education spans water, drying, microbial remediation, fire, smoke, odor, mold inspection, and estimating. Here is how that background relates to your property.
Illustrative restoration image; not a photograph of Jason or a specific Phoenix project.
Why the IICRC is an industry benchmark
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification develops recognized restoration standards through a consensus process. ANSI/IICRC S500 addresses professional water damage restoration, and ANSI/IICRC S520 addresses professional mold remediation. These references provide a shared technical framework for the industry.
A standard and a technician certification are different: a standard describes professional practice, while a credential identifies a person's training and examination in a particular discipline. A badge alone does not prove that a specific project follows the applicable standard. Homeowners should ask how the contractor will assess, document, perform, and review the work.
Jason’s certifications and what they contribute
Jason H., operations manager at Phoenix Remediation & Restoration, holds IICRC certifications in Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT), Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration (FSRT), and Odor Control (OCT). He is also an InterNACHI Certified Mold Inspector and Xactimate Level 1 certified.
WRT and ASD are relevant to water-damage assessment and drying decisions. AMRT is relevant to microbial remediation. FSRT and OCT relate to fire, smoke, and odor work. The practical benefit is having a lead who can connect the observed problem to the relevant restoration process and explain the proposed sequence.
Training at Reets Drying Academy near Atlanta
Jason trained at Reets Drying Academy in Sharpsburg, Georgia, near Atlanta, as part of his IICRC certification education. That investment in training matters when it becomes a practical explanation of the damage, the proposed work, and the evidence used to make decisions on your property.
Reets is located in Sharpsburg, south of Atlanta. The academy provides restoration training; the IICRC is the certification organization. Describing these roles separately makes Jason’s training history clear.
InterNACHI mold inspection and Xactimate estimating
Jason’s InterNACHI Certified Mold Inspector credential relates to investigating and communicating mold-related property conditions. It should not be expanded into a claim that he holds every InterNACHI designation. An inspection should explain accessible findings, moisture concerns, limitations, and any proposed next steps.
Xactimate Level 1 verifies foundational estimating-software proficiency. For a homeowner, an organized estimate is most useful when supported by accurate quantities, photographs, and a clearly explained scope. The credential does not guarantee insurance coverage or payment.
Choose the right qualifications for the actual work
Ask which certified person will assess or oversee your project, which credentials relate to the scope, and how current credential status can be verified. Jason’s individual qualifications should not be interpreted as certification of every employee or as a separate firm credential.
For foundation work, excavation, drainage design, mechanical work, or reconstruction, also consider the specific experience, trade requirements, design needs, and permits involved. Restoration certifications complement that work; they do not replace engineering or other required qualifications.
Previously published Phoenix moisture-response guide, included as an example of a process homeowners can discuss during an assessment.
Talk with Phoenix about your property
Call or text 859-585-3750 to discuss the property location, what happened, and the conditions you can safely observe. Phoenix Remediation & Restoration provides emergency water extraction and restoration services throughout its Central and Eastern Kentucky service area. Project scope, access, scheduling, and any required specialist involvement are discussed for the individual property.
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