Education Restoration

Few environments depend more on maintaining operational continuity than educational facilities. Whether you’re a K-12 school, a college, university, or community college or trade school, schedules rule and disruptions rack up significant costs and immeasurable harm to your number one priority—students.

SERVING SCHOOLS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING
RESTORATION SERVICES

ACR is your trusted partner for education restoration solutions. Representing hundreds of institutions, we understand that unforeseen emergencies can disrupt the daily operations of schools, impacting students, teachers & professors, and the overall learning environment. That's why we're here to provide comprehensive restoration services tailored specifically to the unique needs of the education industry.

We’re committed to helping schools overcome unplanned events with speed, precision, and care. ACR is a preferred contractor for hundreds of institutions in Illinois and Wisconsin through Gallagher Bassett and other TPA insurance risk pools. Whether it's water damage, fire incidents, natural disasters, or any other unpredictable event, our experienced team is ready to respond promptly to mitigate damage and restore your school to optimal condition.

K-12 Schools

We serve these areas too: Libraries, Kitchens/Cafeteria, Artwork/School Memorabilia, Computer Science Labs, Gymnasiums

Higher Education

Also experienced in: Libraries, Artwork Preservation, Research Laboratories, Digital Technology Labs, Dorms and Faculty Spaces, Gymnasiums

trusted by the best

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Atlanta Public Schools

PROUD MEMBERS OF the following organizations

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preferred CONTRACTOR for

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After decades of serving school districts, colleges, universities and other higher education facilities, ACR fully understands how even one day of displacement can sting with a cascading effect on students, staff and costs. As your restoration partner, ACR has a commitment to keep schedules running, maintain space available for use, and have a minimal impact on your operational budget. The only way to achieve this is to plan for it well ahead of any disastrous event.

acr is an approved restoration contractor for gallagher basset’s sscip, clic and psic education insurance programs.

ACR shares Gallagher Bassett’s mission to control risk through our mitigation-first approach to restoration. We have developed systems and processes to help schools maintain operational continuity while keep students safely where they need to be—in school. Being a member of these programs offers a 20% discount on pricing. Couple that with an ACR Emergency Response Agreement for priority response and your school is prepared to face an emergency with peace of mind.

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Emergency response agreements with ACR

ACR’s Emergency Response Agreement (ERA) helps give facility directors, engineers & custodians, risk managers and school business officials the peace of mind they need when faced with an emergency event at their institutions. This valuable tool serves as the central source of all the most pertinent information needed for a quick recovery. Knee deep in a flood or fire event is not the best time to be screening restoration contractors. Time is money.

We strive to promote the highest likelihood of a successful outcome and recovery to operational continuity by creating emergency plans that include specific data that is critical at the time of an inevitable loss, including key internal & external emergency contacts, utility/system location information, and the building’s structural details.

An ERA with ACR will give you:

  • Priority response in an emergency or catastrophic event

  • Service pricing set in advance of emergency response

  • An established, pre-qualified contractor who will prioritize your company’s needs

  • Resources you need to handle any disaster or event that may interrupt business operations

  • Emergency responders who know you and your business

  • A restoration partner that is accustomed to insurance pricing and insurance program requirements

An ERA serves as the central source
of all the most useful and pertinent information for recovery.

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Restoration Services for Religious Organizations

We recognize the distinct needs and priorities of religious entities, and we approach these institutions with a deep understanding of their cultural and spiritual significance.

Our experienced team works closely with administrators, clergy, and community leaders to develop tailored restoration solutions that align with the values of the institution.

Whether it's water damage, fire incidents, mold remediation, or other unforeseen events, we have the expertise to address these challenges with sensitivity and care.

Expert Gym Floor DRYING

We have reduced millions of dollars in claims costs for insurance carriers. We keep your floor intact by using our proprietary drying process while saving you from budget-breaking replacement costs. Our goal is to keep your athletes playing while our team mitigates water-related damage keeping rental revenue from being jeopardized.

ACR's gym floor restoration team is certified by the IICRC and Restoration Industry Association boasting two Water Loss Specialists (WLS) and Certified Restorers (CR). And we're the only restoration company that is a member of the National Hardwood Flooring Association (NWFA) and that follows standards set by the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA). If that's not enough, our cutting-edge approach to problem-solving has earned us the industry-coveted Phoenix Award twice for our progressive approach to gym floor drying.

Learn more about why the Big Ten trusts ACR to dry their floors.

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“When a roof leak left our gym unusable, ACR was able to dry the affected areas while saving our school district from a costly floor replacement. not only did they dry the floor in days, but they also assisted
and seamlessly worked with our insurance carrier on filing our claim.”

— ADAM RAPPAPORT, DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS WINNETKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 36

2 trophies from RIA for ACR Restores
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TWO-TIME RIA Phoenix Innovation Award winner

ACR is the proud recipient of the 2014 & 2023 Phoenix Award for innovation in restorative hardwood drying techniques.

This international award is among the highest honors possible in the restoration industry, awarded for “conspicuously high achievement in the area of disaster restoration, with emphasis on innovative techniques and delivery of superior outcome and value."

EXPLORE OUR EDUCATION RESTORATION SERVICES

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