HearthDry is an independent resource. We have no financial relationship with any restoration contractor that influences how we present information or make referrals. Here is exactly how we operate.
HearthDry is an independent educational and referral resource for U.S. homeowners dealing with water damage emergencies. We are NOT a restoration company. We do NOT perform any restoration work. We educate homeowners and connect them to licensed, IICRC-certified restoration professionals.
HearthDry earns revenue from four sources. All are disclosed here and on the relevant pages. None of these relationships influence our editorial content, guide accuracy, or ranking recommendations.
Every contractor we refer must meet minimum standards at the time of referral. We use a combination of manual verification and ongoing monitoring to ensure quality.
All guides, cost estimates, and educational content on HearthDry are written by our editorial team and reviewed by restoration industry professionals. No contractor pays to be mentioned in editorial content. Cost estimates are based on regional data analysis, not contractor-provided figures. Insurance information is reviewed for accuracy against state department of insurance publications. We update content when regulations, standards, or market conditions change.
If you believe a contractor we referred did not meet our standards, or if you have questions about our business practices, please contact us at our contact page. We investigate every complaint and remove contractors who fail to maintain standards.
