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Marcus Reed
IICRC Certified Water Restoration Technician
15+ years of field experience
About
Marcus Reed is an IICRC-certified Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) with over 15 years of field experience in residential and commercial water damage restoration. He has managed mitigation and drying operations across Texas, Florida, and the Gulf Coast — including hurricane response deployments following Harvey, Ian, and Beryl.
Credentials
- IICRC WRT — Water Restoration Technician
- IICRC AMRT — Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
- IICRC FSRT — Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
IICRC certification numbers are held on file and are not published here; the IICRC registry search is linked above.
Areas of Expertise
IICRC S500 water damage restoration standardsStructural drying and moisture mappingMold prevention and AMRT remediation protocolsInsurance claim documentation and scope reviewCategory 2 and Category 3 decontamination
Editorial Review Scope
All restoration procedure guides, cost estimates, equipment reviews, and emergency action content on HearthDry.
Reviewed Guides(170 guides)
- Water Damage: What to Do in the First 60 Minutes
- Category 1, 2 and 3 Water Damage Explained
- How Fast Does Mold Grow After Water Damage? The Timeline
- Water Damage Restoration Cost 2026: What You'll Actually Pay
- How to Choose a Water Damage Restoration Company
- Home Water Damage Prevention Checklist: 25 Things to Do Before It Happens
- Mold vs. Mildew After Water Damage: What's the Difference and Does It Matter?
- Slab Leak Detection and Repair: Signs, Costs, and What to Do
- How to Dry Out a House After Flooding: The Full Process
- Wet Drywall: When to Save It and When to Replace It