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Restoration Recruiters | One Flat Fee

Hire Restoration Professionals You Can Trust. Let a Restoration Recruiter Handle the Search.

Trustal Recruiting is a specialized restoration recruiting firm that connects growing restoration companies with skilled, pre-screened technicians and support staff.

Our Experience

20+ Years in Home Services

20+ Years in Home Services

Our Focus

Skilled Trades & Home Services

Skilled Trades & Home Services

Our Model

Our Model

Flat-Rate, No Commission Games

Flat-Rate, No Commission Games

The Hiring Problem

Why Restoration Companies Struggle with Hiring

Posting a job isn't enough. The best restoration technicians are already working — and finding them takes a recruiting partner who understands the urgency, the certifications, and what it actually takes to do this work.

01.

Shrinking Talent Pool

Certified Restoration Techs Are in Short Supply

Trained, IICRC-certified technicians are scarce, and demand keeps climbing. Nearly 45% of restoration firms report difficulty recruiting skilled labor as retirements outpace the new techs entering the field.

02.

Certification Barrier

Certification and 24/7 Readiness Cut the Pool to a Fraction

Restoration isn’t general labor. Water, fire, and mold work calls for IICRC and safety certifications plus the willingness to respond to emergencies at any hour. Once you screen for both, the real pool narrows quickly.

03.

Rising Demand

Demand Is Rising With Disasters and Claims

Restoration work grows with severe weather, aging buildings, and insurance claims. The disaster restoration market is projected to keep growing through the decade, which means you’re competing for the same trained techs as every firm in your area.

04.

Emergency Demand

Emergency Call-Outs Beat Your Timeline

Losses don’t wait for business hours, and neither do your customers. You need certified techs on staff before the next storm or major loss, not while jobs are stacking up and claims are aging.

05.

Passive Candidates

The Best Restoration Techs Aren't Applying

Experienced restoration techs are already working and busy, not browsing job boards. The challenge was never applicant volume; it’s finding certified techs more likely to fit your team and stay. They have to be found through direct outreach.

06.

Hiring Risk

A Bad Hire Costs More Than an Empty Seat

A restoration job puts your tech in a customer’s home during a crisis, with insurance documentation on the line. Beyond the resume, our vetting weighs a candidate’s competence and how they’ve handled high-stress, customer-facing work, so you can make a more informed call.

How We Compare

Restoration Recruiter vs. Job Boards vs. General Staffing

Restoration combines certified skill, emergency readiness, and grace in a customer's worst moment. Here's how a specialized restoration recruiter compares to the alternatives.

How We Compare

Job Boards (e.g. Indeed)

General recruiting agency

Trustal (Specialized Trades Recruiting)

Reaches techs who aren’t job-hunting

No, only active applicants

Sometimes, works its existing network

Yes, direct outreach to working techs

Asks about IICRC & safety certifications

You ask about everything yourself

General background & reference screening

Certifications asked about before shortlist

Specialized in restoration & the trades

No, it’s a listing platform

Generalist across many industries

20+ years inside home services

Handles first-round interviews

No

Varies by agency

Every candidate video-interviewed first

Best fit for

Posting a role and sorting applicants

Role-by-role or temporary fills

Career restoration hires more likely to stay

Recruits field + office (estimators/PMs)

One posting at a time

Often role-by-role fills

Mitigation techs to project managers

Pricing model

Pay per post, no placement included

Varies by agency

Flat-rate, no commission games

The Difference

Restoration Recruiting Built From the Inside Out

We're not a general recruiting firm that picked up restoration as a vertical. With over 20 years inside home service companies, we know the roles, the questions to ask, and the customer trust involved before your first call with us.

We Focus Our Work in the Trades

Our focus on the skilled trades means we already know the difference between a Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) and an Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) — and which one your next role actually needs.

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We Go After Restoration Techs Who Aren't Looking

The strongest candidates in your market are working for someone else right now. We use direct outreach to identify and approach passive talent who would never see your job post.

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Certifications and Experience Asked About Up Front

IICRC credentials, hands-on mitigation experience, and relevant equipment proficiency are asked about before a candidate reaches your shortlist. You're not sifting through resumes — you're reviewing pre-screened people.

Fire Restoration Inspector

We Evaluate How They Show Up, Not Just What They Know

Restoration work is as much about how a technician communicates with a homeowner as it is about their technical skills. We assess both.

Mold Remediation Worker

First-Round Interviews Handled For You

Every candidate has completed a video interview with our team before they reach your calendar. You only meet people who've already completed the first conversation.

Flat-Rate Pricing, No Commission Surprises

You know the cost before we start. It doesn't increase based on who we place or what they earn. No surprises at the finish line.

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The Difference

Restoration Recruiting Built From the Inside Out

We're not a general recruiting firm that picked up restoration as a vertical. With over 20 years inside home service companies, we know the roles, the questions to ask, and the customer trust involved before your first call with us.

We Focus Our Work in the Trades

Our focus on the skilled trades means we already know the difference between a Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) and an Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) — and which one your next role actually needs.

Fire Restoration Crew

We Go After Restoration Techs Who Aren't Looking

The strongest candidates in your market are working for someone else right now. We use direct outreach to identify and approach passive talent who would never see your job post.

Mold Restoration worker

Certifications and Experience Asked About Up Front

IICRC credentials, hands-on mitigation experience, and relevant equipment proficiency are asked about before a candidate reaches your shortlist. You're not sifting through resumes — you're reviewing pre-screened people.

Fire Restoration Inspector

We Evaluate How They Show Up, Not Just What They Know

Restoration work is as much about how a technician communicates with a homeowner as it is about their technical skills. We assess both.

Mold Remediation Worker

First-Round Interviews Handled For You

Every candidate has completed a video interview with our team before they reach your calendar. You only meet people who've already completed the first conversation.

Flat-Rate Pricing, No Commission Surprises

You know the cost before we start. It doesn't increase based on who we place or what they earn. No surprises at the finish line.

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A Note From Our Founder

Meghan founded Trustal Recruiting after decades of working inside and alongside leading home service companies. Over the years, she saw firsthand how growth often stalls when good businesses simply can't find good people. The marketing may be working and the phones may be ringing, but without the right team in place, progress slows. Instead of stepping back, she decided to create a recruiting solution specifically designed for home service companies.

Today, Trustal helps small and mid-sized locally owned businesses grow by connecting them with dependable, skilled people who strengthen their teams. Meghan understands this industry because she's lived it — it's fast-paced, hands-on, and built around serving customers well. Her mission is simple: help great companies find great people so they can continue building something lasting.

— Meghan Ritchie

Founder, Trustal Recruiting

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Roles We Place

Every Role Your Restoration Operation Needs to Grow.

From field technicians to the office staff keeping your jobs on schedule — we recruit across every role your restoration company needs to grow.

Water Damage Technicians

Technicians experienced in water extraction, drying, and mitigation — ready to respond to urgent call-outs and work efficiently under pressure when it matters most.

Fire & Smoke Restoration Specialists

Professionals skilled in cleaning, deodorization, and restoration after fire damage — with attention to detail and safety compliance.

Mold Remediation Technicians

Certified specialists who understand containment, removal, and prevention — ensuring safe and compliant work environments.

Project Managers

Leaders who can oversee restoration jobs from start to finish — managing timelines, teams, and customer expectations.

Estimators

Detail-oriented professionals who can scope jobs accurately, work with insurance, and ensure projects are properly budgeted.

Crew Chiefs / Supervisors

Field leaders who manage teams, maintain quality standards, and keep projects moving without constant oversight.

Emergency Response Technicians

Reliable, on-call professionals ready to respond to urgent situations — representing your company during critical moments.

Dispatchers

Organized team members who coordinate crews, manage schedules, and keep operations running smoothly during high-demand periods.

Read the hiring guide →

Office Staff / Coordinators

Customer-focused professionals who handle communication, scheduling, and administrative support.

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How We Work

Many firms post ads and do some outreach, but when a search gets tough they shift focus to easier, faster hires. Trustal is different.
We pursue the hard-to-fill trades roles others avoid because trade hiring is our specialty. We work the way we’d want someone to work for us—relentlessly, consistently, and until you have a shortlist worth reviewing.

Technician Psychology

we ask what motivates field techs — how they think, what they value, and what has kept them in past roles. That knowledge shapes every candidate we evaluate.

Compensation Structure

From flat-rate to hourly to performance pay, we know what to ask about trades compensation — so we attract candidates whose expectations are aligned early in the process.

Dispatch & Call Center Operations

We recruit across office roles too, including for CSRs, dispatchers, and call center roles with the same precision as field positions.

Sales & Tech Roles

From in-home sales reps to service managers who close — we recruit across the full revenue-generating side of a home service business.

Restoration Recruiting Questions

Answers Before You Get Started

How do I hire fire damage restoration technicians?

To hire fire damage restoration technicians, follow four steps. (1) Define the role, the on-call expectations, and the pay. (2) Post the job and ask your team for referrals. (3) Contact skilled technicians who already work in restoration. (4) Interview for fit, and ask about relevant certifications. Build your list of candidates before the next job surge, which pre-hire strategy supports.

How do restoration recruiters work?

Restoration recruiters find, screen, and introduce skilled people to restoration company owners. Trustal learns the role, the pay, and your crew in an intake call. Active Outreach follows: Trustal contacts skilled people who work in the field, including people who are not looking for a job. Trustal pre-screens each candidate for you and introduces the ones who fit. You interview, make the offer, and pay One Flat Fee when you make a hire.

What do restoration recruitment services include?

Restoration recruitment services include the intake call, Active Outreach to skilled people in the field, pre-screening, introductions, and support until you make a hire. You pay One Flat Fee for as many hires as you need.

How much does a recruiter charge?

Trustal charges One Flat Fee with no commission, and the fee covers as many hires as you need. The search continues at no extra cost until you make a hire. Trustal does not charge a percentage of salary. Request an appointment to talk through your search.

What is a flat fee recruiter?

A flat fee recruiter charges one set fee for a search, where other recruiters charge a percentage of the hire's first-year salary. Trustal charges One Flat Fee for as many hires as you need, so a higher salary does not raise the fee.

How does a flat fee placement work?

With a flat fee placement, you pay when you make a hire. Trustal charges One Flat Fee with no commission, and the fee covers as many hires as you need. The search continues at no extra cost until you make a hire. Trustal pre-screens each candidate for you before the introduction, so the fee covers the search and the screening.

What percentage of first-year salary do recruiting platforms charge?

Many recruiting platforms charge a percentage of the hire's first-year salary. The fee rises with the salary, and it repeats for each hire. Trustal charges One Flat Fee for as many hires as you need.

Who pays recruiting fees?

The hiring company pays the recruiting fee, and the candidate pays nothing. At Trustal, you pay One Flat Fee when you make a hire.

What does pre-hire strategy mean?

Pre-hire strategy means preparing to hire before you have an open seat. You define the role, the pay, and what success looks like, and you build a list of strong candidates, so you can hire when someone quits or the work grows. Trustal recommends keeping an eye out for strong people all year.

Other Industries We Serve

We Recruit Exclusively in the Trades

We recruit across the trades nationwide. same pre-screening, same direct outreach, same fit-first approach to every placement.

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