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← Back to Top 23 Restoration Companies in Washington (2026)CORE Restoration
What we could verify
- Registered business?
- Not verified
- Third-party certification?
- State contractor / remediation license (state board): Construction Contractor, General · CORERRL833NT · Washington Department of Labor & Industries · Active
- 24/7 emergency response?
- Yes: "Water, Fire, Mold & Storm Restoration in Walla Walla County & Eastern Washington 24/7 Emergency Hotline (509)..."
- Works with insurance claims?
- Yes: "note, there is usually a wait time between mitigation and reconstruction. Estimates, insurance adjuster..."
- Services documented?
- Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage & biohazard, Storm
4 of 5 answered from a dated source.
Documents 5 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims; state license verified.
Score breakdown
Evidence
| Claim | What the source shows | Source | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business name | CORE Restoration | home page | |
| Website | https://www.core.llc/ | home page | |
| Office locality | Walla Walla, WA | home page | |
| Phone | +15095200974 | home page | |
| Offers restoration services | Documented: ...Hotline (509) 520-0974 We had the unfortunate experience of dealing with two separate water damage incidents at our home within just a few weeks of each other. It was a stressful... | home page | |
| Water damage restoration / mitigation | Documented: ...Hotline (509) 520-0974 We had the unfortunate experience of dealing with two separate water damage incidents at our home within just a few weeks of each other. It was a stressful... | home page | 7 pts (max 7) |
| Mold remediation | Documented: ...Damage Fire Damage Remediation Trauma & Biohazard clean up Wind & Weather Disaster Mold Remediation SPECIALTY Services Need Emergency Restoration? Call (509) 520-0974 We can... | home page | 6 pts (max 6) |
| Fire and smoke damage restoration | Documented: ...always count on. [...] We had no idea the extent of the damage or the vast amount... | home page | 6 pts (max 6) |
| Sewage cleanup / biohazard | Documented: Trauma & Biohazard Cleanup - CORE Restoration Trauma & Biohazard Compliance Ensuring compliance with government... | /services/trauma-and-biohazard-cleanup | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Storm damage (board-up, tarping, wind/hail) | Documented: Fire Damage Restoration - CORE Restoration Fire Restoration Services Fire Clean Up • Board Up • Demolition • Debris Removal • Odor Treatment • Soot Removal • Restoration of Fire &... | /services/fire-damage-restoration | 4 pts (max 4) |
| 24/7 emergency response stated | Documented: ...Water, Fire, Mold & Storm Restoration in Walla Walla County & Eastern Washington 24/7 Emergency Hotline (509) 520-0974 We had the unfortunate experience of dealing with two... | home page | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Works with insurance claims / direct billing | Documented: ...note, there is usually a wait time between mitigation and reconstruction. Estimates, insurance adjuster talks, permits, and industry-wide workloads are all a factor in how long... | home page | 4 pts (max 4) |
| State contractor / remediation license (state board) | Construction Contractor, General · CORERRL833NT · Washington Department of Labor & Industries · Active | State licensing board Third-party Oct 14, 2026 expires Aug 30, 2027 | 6 pts (max 6) |
| Restoration process described | Documented: ...and CORE was there by lunch and had everything opened up and fans going to start the drying process. They were very easy to work with and handled everything with our insurance... | home page | 5 pts (max 5) |
| Industry standard named (IICRC S500/S520, self-reported) | Documented: ...debris and soot. We can do this with the highest standards and safety, thanks to our IICRC Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician. There is often a period of waiting before... | home page | 4 pts (max 4) |
| Named contact / team | Randy Strickland, Owner | /about | 3 pts (max 3) |
| Communication during the job described | Documented: ...Danielle Strickland Owner Operator Sarah Holloway Business Manager / Client Care / Project Manager Benton Hendry-Vincent Lead Estimator / Project Manager John Walschlager Lead... | /about | 3 pts (max 3) |
Checked and not found
- Not documented. Checked 8 pages of the firm's own site on 2026-09-27 (Firm's own website): Service area named; Response time stated; Pricing / estimate approach stated; Workmanship warranty stated; Privacy / data-handling page.
Not verified (not checked yet; why it matters): IICRC firm record; EPA Lead-Safe record; registry entity; formation date; mail check.
- State contractor / remediation license (state board): Washington's Washington Department of Labor & Industries lists an ACTIVE Construction Contractor, General under this business name, expiring 2027-08-30. It confirms the state credential, not the quality of the work.
Data limitations
21 of 22 items are CORE Restoration's own claims (self-reported). No ratings are shown: why.
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