Join the RIA - Membership Your Way!

Why Join RIA?

As an RIA member, you gain exclusive access to tools and resources that help you:

✅ Grow your business and expand opportunities
✅ Streamline your training and upskill your team
✅ Advocate for fair treatment in the insurance ecosystem
✅ Connect with restoration leaders across North America
✅ Save on products and services you use daily

Your Membership Benefits Include:

As an RIA member, you gain exclusive access to tools and resources that help you:

As a member of the RIA you will have access to many benefits to help broaden your business opportunities, strengthen your training programs and promote your professionalism to the industry and beyond. You'll also receive substantial discounts and savings on products and services you use everyday in your business!

RIA Convention & Industry Expo

The RIA Convention is the must-attend event for restoration contractors looking to grow their business. Join over 900 restoration leaders to network, learn proven strategies, and explore the latest tools and technology in a 120+ booth expo hall. Walk away with new connections, actionable insights, and resources to drive your business forward. As an RIA member, you’ll save $200 on your registration—adding even more ROI to your investment.

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Advocacy (AGA) Resources

RIA’s AGA program fights for fair treatment and faster payment for restoration contractors. We advocate on your behalf while building productive relationships with insurers and industry stakeholders. As a member, you get access to exclusive AGA resources—position statements, training videos, and practical tools—to help you get paid faster and navigate the insurance claims process with confidence.

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Advanced Designations & Training

Take your career and business to the next level with RIA’s industry-leading designations: CR, FLS, CLS, WLS, and ERS. RIA members save over $300 on advanced training courses, available on-demand and in-person, covering essential technical and leadership skills. Invest in your expertise while saving money—and stand out in the restoration industry.

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Regional Networking Events

Join fellow restorers in your region to network, gain business insights from industry leaders to help improve your bottom line, hear from RIA's Restoration Advocate, Ed Cross, on the RIA's advocacy efforts on behalf of restorers and much more. RIA members receive discounted rates on registration.

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Labor Calculator

RIA membership provides you free access to the Labor Calculator created by JRCC and Enlightened Restoration Solutions to help contractors understand pricing (a $100 value). This proprietary labor rate calculator will help you create your own price list.

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Discounts on Products & Services

RIA’s Affinity Partner Program helps you cut costs on the products and services you use daily. By leveraging the association’s buying power, RIA members get exclusive discounts and rebates that can save you thousands each year. On average, contractors who participate in just two programs save at least $1,600 annually. Every dollar you save also supports RIA’s mission, as Affinity Partners give back to RIA based on member participation. It’s a win-win for your business and your industry.

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Find a Pro Directory Listing

Get Found. Win More Work.
Stand out from the competition and attract new customers with RIA’s Find a Pro Directory. This searchable tool helps consumers and industry partners find and choose your services, making it easier for potential clients to connect with your business.

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Restoration Blog & Industry Updates

Stay Ahead with Industry Insights
RIA members get exclusive access to the latest restoration news, AGA advocacy updates, and new legislative alerts through the RIA Industry Insights e-newsletter and Restoration Blog. Stay informed, make smarter business decisions, and stay ahead of industry changes.

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^{The RIA qualifies as a tax-exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, dues to the RIA are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense to the extent that they do not pertain to lobbying or political activities. Please consult your tax advisor.}

RIA Membership Options

The RIA offers several different membership categories, each with easy and affordable payment options. Please note that membership dues are nonrefundable.

First Time Contractor Member Discount

First-time contractor members (or those lapsed 3+ years) are eligible for a discounted first-year rate of $299 or $25 a month.

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Contractor Member

For companies directly providing restoration, mitigation, cleaning, reconstruction, and related services to structures or contents.

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Individual Professional Member

Open to any individual in solitary practice providing services involving the restoration, mitigation, reconstruction, remediation, abatement, environmental, cleaning, or similar services to the built environment or its contents; or any individual with an interest in the restoration industry; or technical consultants, facility managers, restaurants, hospitals, universities, municipalities and other related organizations. This option is only available to US based members.

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Enterprise Member

Open to regional, national or international companies who have multiple locations. This company shall be engaged in providing services involving the restoration, mitigation, reconstruction, remediation, abatement, environmental, cleaning, or similar services to the built environment or its contents.

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Franchisor/Franchisee Member

Open to regional, national or international companies who franchise their business model as well as provide corporate locations. This company shall be engaged in providing services involving the restoration, mitigation, reconstruction, remediation, abatement, environmental, cleaning, or similar services to the built environment or its contents. 

To join as a Franchisor/Franchisee Member, contact us at 856-439-9222 or info@restorationindustry.org.

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Vendor Member

Defined as any company engaged in the manufacture, sale, installation and/or distribution of products and services used by members, but not directly engaged in the cleaning and/or restoration business. 

To join as a Vendor Member, please contact Amanda Bray, Industry Relations Manager at 856-437-4750 or exhibits.ria@ahint.com.

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Australasian Member

Australian & New Zealand members must join through our affiliate organization, RIA Australasia.

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Guest Account

A nonmember guest account may be granted to any individual wishing to make a purchase through the RIA website for store orders, events and training. Guest accounts do not have access to RIA member benefits or member pricing.

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