Month: September 2014

September 23, 2014 – (Elk Grove Village, Ill., Sept. 23, 2014) – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, announced that it claimed the #2 ranking on Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s Top 500 List for 2014, in addition to being ranked #1 in the state of Illinois.

Founded by Qualified Remodeler Magazine more than 30 years ago, the Top 500 List has become a tradition in the remodeling industry.  The list is a comprehensive look at the largest and most accomplished remodeling firms throughout the nation.

“DKI prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and building long-lasting relationships with our customers,” stated Dan Cassara, President & CEO of DKI.  “We’re extremely pleased DKI has once again, ranked highly on the Top 500 and continues to exemplify outstanding service and continued growth in the restoration industry.”

With this year being the 37th year that Qualified Remodeler Magazine compiled the Top 500 ranking, it is currently the longest established recognition program in the remodeling industry.

About DKI

Headquartered in Chicago, DKI is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America. DKI has been providing full-service restoration to customers since 1974 and has returned damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly to its consumer, insurance, and corporate customers across the U.S. and Canada.  With over 400 service locations and over $1B in system-wide revenue, DKI is committed to providing services such as disaster response planning, emergency response services, and much more.  DKI is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.disasterkleenup.com or contact Mary Smith at (630) 350-3000.

September 22, 2014 – (Elk Grove Village, IL, September 22, 2014) – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, today announced that Xpert Restoration Services, LLC of Bossier City, LA has renewed its Franchise Member with the DKI network.

By continuing its DKI Franchise Member, Xpert Restoration Services, LLC will continue to utilize DKI’s 24 hour call center, its DIAMOND® claims tracking technology, and other tools to enhance its ability to serve its insurance and corporate customers. Xpert Restoration Services, LLC also gains access to DKI’s training seminars and workshops to ensure they remain abreast of all changes in this rapidly evolving industry.

“We are delighted that Xpert Restoration Services, LLC will continue to be a part of the rapidly growing DKI network,” Dan Cassara, DKI’s president.  “Xpert Restoration Services, LLC’s commitment to quick response, superior workmanship and outstanding customer service reaffirms DKI’s position in the marketplace as The Source for Quality Restoration.  We look forward to continuing our rewarding association with Xpert Restoration Services, LLC.

Company owner, Mike Fletcher, is pleased Xpert Restoration Services, LLC meets DKI’s high standards for continued Franchise Member, as DKI has always stood for excellence in the industry.  The opportunity to work in partnership with other quality firms in the DKI network has allowed Xpert Restoration Services, LLC to expand its scope of services, introduced it to new markets and has helped ensure its continued success.

In addition to being able to use DKI’s technology and training capabilities, Xpert Restoration Services, LLC can also continue using the DKI branding in its marketing efforts, participate in its various co-op programs, and leverage DKI’s corporate marketing efforts.

About DKI DKI, headquartered in Chicago, is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America.  DKI Franchise Member companies provide full service restoration to its customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  DKI returns damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to its consumer, insurance, and corporate customers.  For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.dkiservices.com or contact Jessica Nielsen at (630) 350-3000.

September 18, 2014 – (Elk Grove Village, IL, September 18, 2014) – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, today announced that El Dorado Restoration of Diamond Springs, CA has renewed its Franchise Member with the DKI network.

By continuing its DKI Franchise Member, El Dorado Restoration will continue to utilize DKI’s 24 hour call center, its DIAMOND® claims tracking technology, and other tools to enhance its ability to serve its insurance and corporate customers. El Dorado Restoration also gains access to DKI’s training seminars and workshops to ensure they remain abreast of all changes in this rapidly evolving industry.

“We are delighted that El Dorado Restoration will continue to be a part of the rapidly growing DKI network,” Dan Cassara, DKI’s president.  “El Dorado Restoration’s commitment to quick response, superior workmanship and outstanding customer service reaffirms DKI’s position in the marketplace as The Source for Quality Restoration.  We look forward to continuing our rewarding association with El Dorado Restoration.

Company CEO, Bill Prosch, is pleased El Dorado Restoration meets DKI’s high standards for continued Franchise Member, as DKI has always stood for excellence in the industry.  The opportunity to work in partnership with other quality firms in the DKI network has allowed El Dorado Restoration to expand its scope of services, introduced it to new markets and has helped ensure its continued success.

In addition to being able to use DKI’s technology and training capabilities, El Dorado Restoration can also continue using the DKI branding in its marketing efforts, participate in its various co-op programs, and leverage DKI’s corporate marketing efforts.

DKI, headquartered in Chicago, is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America.  DKI Franchise Member companies provide full service restoration to its customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  DKI returns damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to its consumer, insurance, and corporate customers.  For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.dkiservices.com or contact Jessica Nielsen at (630) 350-3000.

September 17, 2014 – (Elk Grove Village, IL, September 17, 2014) – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, today announced that PCC Cleaning & Restoration of Tulsa, Oklahoma has joined the DKI network.

By virtue of its DKI Franchise Member, PCC Cleaning & Restoration can employ DKI’s 24-hour call center, its DIAMOND claims tracking technology, and other tools to enhance its ability to serve its insurance and corporate customers. PCC Cleaning & Restoration also gains access to DKI’s training seminars and workshops, which ensure that it remains abreast of all changes in this rapidly evolving industry.

“We are delighted to welcome PCC Cleaning & Restoration into the rapidly growing DKI network,” stated Dan Cassara, DKI’s president. “PCC Cleaning & Restoration’s commitment to quick response, superior workmanship and outstanding customer service reaffirms DKI’s position in the marketplace as The Source for Quality Restoration. We look forward to a long and rewarding association.”

PCC Cleaning & Restoration President, Roger Fisher, is pleased that the company is a part of the DKI network, giving them the opportunity to work in partnership with other quality firms. The DKI network will allow PCC Cleaning & Restoration to expand their scope of service, introduce them to new markets and ensure the company’s success long into the future.

In addition to the benefits of DKI’s technology and training capabilities, PCC Cleaning & Restoration will also be able to utilize the DKI branding in its marketing efforts, participate in its various co-op programs, and leverage DKI’s corporate marketing efforts.

About DKI

DKI, headquartered in Chicago, is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America. DKI Franchise Member companies provide full service restoration to their customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. DKI returns damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to our consumer, insurance, and corporate customers. For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.dkiservices.com or contact Jessica Nielsen at (630) 350-3000.

September 16, 2014 –

DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, announced today that Patrick Phillips has recently joined the DKI team as the new CIO of IT.

Patrick spent 16 years mentoring lean enterprise transformations within IT. A pioneer in his trade, he has created a framework of lean principles that enables IT to stay relevant in an ever-changing landscape. He has created a unique model that blends Lean, Agile, IT and Operations.  Early in his career, through extensive research, Patrick identified that IT requires a unique approach to creating its value proposition and maintaining its relevance as business partners. His lean focus allowed him to identify challenges and exploit the opportunities in the rapidly changing service-based business landscape.

Patrick started his career at FedEx where he specialized in lean transformation within Fortune 500 organizations. Knowing his unique skills, Patrick has spent the rest of his career consulting lean enterprise transformations. He has coached hundreds of organizations to realizing the value and the power of their tacit knowledge in delivering greater value.

Additionally, Patrick has discovered a unique specialty in providing lean methodologies to technology based which have already discovered agile delivery models.  When not consulting, Patrick serves as an Adjunct Professor at Westminster College teaching Process Management to MBA students, where he also earned his MBA of Technology Management.

Patrick comes to DKI from Utah Disaster Kleenup, proving he is already familiar with the disaster restoration industry. DKI looks forward to working with Patrick on a bright technological future.

About DKI

DKI, headquartered in Chicago, is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America.  DKI franchise companies provide full service restoration to its customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  DKI returns damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to its consumer, insurance, and corporate customers.  For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.dkiservices.com or contact Jessica Nielsen at (630) 350-3000.

September 12, 2014 – (Elk Grove Village, IL, September 12, 2014) – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, today announced that Extreme Clean DKI of Brea, California has renewed its Franchise Member with the DKI network.

By continuing its DKI Franchise Member, Extreme Clean DKI will continue to utilize DKI’s 24 hour call center, its DIAMOND® claims tracking technology, and other tools to enhance its ability to serve its insurance and corporate customers. Extreme Clean DKI also gains access to DKI’s training seminars and workshops to ensure they remain abreast of all changes in this rapidly evolving industry.

“We are delighted that Extreme Clean DKI will continue to be a part of the rapidly growing DKI network,” Dan Cassara, DKI’s president.  “Extreme Clean DKI’s commitment to quick response, superior workmanship and outstanding customer service reaffirms DKI’s position in the marketplace as The Source for Quality Restoration.  We look forward to continuing our rewarding association with Extreme Clean DKI.

Company president, Michael Hoch, is pleased Extreme Clean DKI meets DKI’s high standards for continued Franchise Member, as DKI has always stood for excellence in the industry.  The opportunity to work in partnership with other quality firms in the DKI network has allowed Extreme Clean DKI to expand their scope of services, introduced them to new markets and has helped ensure their continued success.

In addition to being able to use DKI’s technology and training capabilities, Extreme Clean DKI can also continue using the DKI branding in its marketing efforts, participate in its various co-op programs, and leverage DKI’s corporate marketing efforts.

About DKI

DKI, headquartered in Chicago, is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America.  DKI Franchise Member companies provide full service restoration to their customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  DKI returns damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to our consumer, insurance, and corporate customers.  For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.dkiservices.com or contact Jessica Nielsen at (630) 350-3000.

September 11, 2014 – (Elk Grove Village, IL, September 11, 2014) – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, today announced that Great American Restoration Services, Inc. of Long Island City, New York has joined the DKI network.

By virtue of its DKI Franchise Member, Great American Restoration Services, Inc. can employ DKI’s 24-hour call center, its DIAMOND claims tracking technology, and other tools to enhance its ability to serve its insurance and corporate customers.  Great American Restoration Services, Inc. also gains access to DKI’s training seminars and workshops, which ensure that it remains abreast of all changes in this rapidly evolving industry.

“We are delighted to welcome Great American Restoration Services, Inc. into the rapidly growing DKI network,” stated Dan Cassara, DKI’s president.  “Great American Restoration Services, Inc.’s commitment to quick response, superior workmanship and outstanding customer service reaffirms DKI’s position in the marketplace as The Source for Quality Restoration.   We look forward to a long and rewarding association.”

Great American Restoration Services, Inc. President, David Pinto, is pleased that the company is a part of the DKI network, giving them the opportunity to work in partnership with other quality firms.  The DKI network will allow Great American Restoration Services, Inc. to expand their scope of service, introduce them to new markets and ensure the company’s success long into the future.

In addition to the benefits of DKI’s technology and training capabilities, Great American Restoration Services, Inc. will also be able to utilize the DKI branding in its marketing efforts, participate in its various co-op programs, and leverage DKI’s corporate marketing efforts.

About DKI

DKI, headquartered in Chicago, is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America.  DKI Franchise Member companies provide full service restoration to their customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  DKI returns damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to our consumer, insurance, and corporate customers.  For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.dkiservices.com or contact Jessica Nielsen at (630) 350-3000.

October 7, 2014 – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, today announced that one of its member companies, Bay Area DKI, of Tampa and Jacksonville, FL, is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a donation campaign.

September 5, 2014 – (Elk Grove Village, IL, September 5, 2014) – DKI, North America’s largest disaster restoration contracting organization, today announced that American Craftsman Restoration of Valencia, CA has renewed its Franchise Membership with the DKI network.

By continuing its DKI Franchise Membership, American Craftsman Restoration will continue to utilize DKI’s 24 hour call center, its DIAMOND® claims tracking technology, and other tools to enhance its ability to serve its insurance and corporate customers. American Craftsman Restoration also gains access to DKI’s training seminars and workshops to ensure they remain abreast of all changes in this rapidly evolving industry.

“We are delighted that American Craftsman Restoration will continue to be a part of the rapidly growing DKI network,” Dan Cassara, DKI’s president.  “American Craftsman Restoration’s commitment to quick response, superior workmanship and outstanding customer service reaffirms DKI’s position in the marketplace as The Source for Quality Restoration.  We look forward to continuing our rewarding association with American Craftsman Restoration.

Company owner and CEO, Mike Cosley, is pleased American Craftsman Restoration meets DKI’s high standards for continued Franchise Membership, as DKI has always stood for excellence in the industry.  The opportunity to work in partnership with other quality firms in the DKI network has allowed American Craftsman Restoration to expand their scope of services, introduced them to new markets and has helped ensure their continued success.

In addition to being able to use DKI’s technology and training capabilities, American Craftsman Restoration can also continue using the DKI branding in its marketing efforts, participate in its various co-op programs, and leverage DKI’s corporate marketing efforts.

About DKI

DKI, headquartered in Chicago, is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America.  DKI Franchise Membership companies provide full service restoration to their customers: emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, complete reconstruction and much more, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  DKI returns damaged property to its pre-loss condition quickly and efficiently, delivering complete satisfaction to our consumer, insurance, and corporate customers.  For more information about DKI, visit our website at www.dkiservices.com or contact Jessica Nielsen at (630) 350-3000.