Join the RIA - Membership Your Way!

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is the oldest and largest non-profit professional trade association for the restoration industry. The RIA is uniting the industry and advocating on behalf of our members for equity in the insurance ecosystem. 

RIA Member Benefits

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 industry’s premier event bringing together over 800 restoration professionals for networking, education, and to discuss the latest industry trends. The expo hall has over 120 exhibit booths with the industry's latest and greatest products and technology. You will leave this event with industry knowledge and connections that will take your business to the next level. RIA members save $200 off of convention registration.

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Advocacy (AGA) Resources

RIA's Advocacy & Government Affairs (AGA) advocates for the interests of restoration contractors, while working collaboratively and fairly with insurers and the other stakeholders involved in the restoration process. RIA members have access to AGA resources including position statements, videos and resources that will help you get paid and better navigate challenges in the insurance claims process.

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Advanced Designations & Training

RIA members receive discounted rates (over $300 in savings) on advanced designation training courses to help restoration professionals achieve the industry's premier designations: Certified Restorer (CR), Fire Loss Specialist (FLS), Content Loss Specialist (CLS), Water Loss Specialist (WLS), and Environmental Risk Specialist (ERS). On-demand and in-person training are available on a variety of technical topics. 

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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

The RIA's Affinity Partner Program leverages the association's buying power to acquire significant savings for RIA members on the products and services they use every day. Thanks to the following Affinity Partners, RIA members can save thousands of dollars through discounts and rebates on products and services. In addition to saving RIA members money, Affinity Partners provide financial support back to the RIA based on the participation achieved in these programs. 

  • Actionable Insights
  • AiME Instant Estimate Review
  • Earthvisionz
  • Large Loss Mastery
  • mpartial
  • One Claim Solution
  • Reets Drying Academy
  • Restoration Brokers of America
  • Sunbelt Rentals
  • sureti
  • Violand Management Associates
  • Xactimate

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Find a Pro Directory Listing

Set yourself apart from the competition and help consumers find your services through RIA's Find a Pro Directory. 

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Restoration Blog & Industry Updates

RIA members receive the latest industry news, AGA updates (including our new legislative updates) and information through the RIA Industry Insights e-newsletter and Restoration Blog. 

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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 Memberships

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


Contractor Member

Open to a company whose primary activity is directly providing services involving the restoration, cleaning, mitigation, reconstruction, remediation, abatement, environmental or similar services to the built environment or its contents.

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First Time Contractor Member Discount

Available to first-time contractor members or those whose contractor membership has been lapsed for three or more years. Eligible contractors receive a discounted rate of $299 for the first year of membership.

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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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