Methodology & sources
This page explains how we vet contractors, how we describe location coverage, and where the outside facts cited across this site come from. Last updated November 5, 2026.
What we check before a contractor joins the network
Before any contractor receives referrals through SLYDE N RESTORE, we require proof of applicable state licensing (where the trade requires it) and active general liability insurance. We monitor customer feedback on an ongoing basis and can remove a contractor from the network based on it.
This is a documentation and ongoing-feedback check, not a guarantee of workmanship, a background check, or a bond. We recommend confirming license and insurance status directly with any contractor before work begins — see the checklist below.
- Ask to see their state license (where your trade requires one) and proof of active general liability insurance directly — don't rely on a referral alone.
- Ask for a written scope of work and quote before any work begins, not just a verbal estimate.
- Ask whether they bill your insurance company directly or require you to pay and submit for reimbursement.
- Ask what standard they use to confirm drying or remediation is complete (e.g., moisture readings, clearance testing) before rebuilding.
- Ask for an estimated start date and completion timeline in writing.
- Ask whether contents cleaning, storage, or pack-out is included in the quote or billed separately.
What "we have contractor connections here" means
When a location page says we have contractor connections in an area, it means our records show at least one restoration contractor serving that market as of the date this page was last updated. It is not a real-time availability guarantee — contractor capacity changes day to day, especially during widespread events like a hurricane or regional storm.
Coverage data is reviewed periodically as the contractor network grows. If no contractor is immediately available in your exact area when you submit a request, we'll let you know rather than leave you waiting.
Outside facts referenced on this site
Each damage-category page cites one outside authority directly relevant to that type of damage. Here's the full list in one place, with the date we last confirmed each quote.
- Water & Flood Damage Cleanup
“It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.”
- Fire & Smoke Damage Cleanup
“A fire can become life-threatening in just two minutes. A residence can be engulfed in flames in five minutes.”
- Storm & Debris Cleanup
“Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country. It can include hazardous conditions from thunderstorms – such as damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding – as well as winter storms with freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds.”
- Mold Remediation
“The key to mold control is moisture control.”