 One
day in 1983, Jim Mellon, an experienced volunteer firefighter, found himself on the other side of
the fire scene as he watched a rental property he owned go up in smoke and flames. From
the ashes rose a new set of opportunities. Mellon, a general contractor, now faced the
challenges of restoration work.
The
entire house had to be gutted. Floor joists in the basement were replaced. The house
needed to be rewired and re-windowed. A new kitchen and new bathroom had to be installed.
Mellon did all of this work himself.
When it came to cleaning and deodorizing the home's smoke- and
water-damaged contents, Mellon learned on the job, with guidance from a friend in the
cleaning business. Four months later, his tenants were able to move back in.
Ever
since that time, Mellon has continued his education in the field of disaster restoration.
He fulfilled intensive educational requirements to become a Certified Restorer through the
National Institute of Disaster Restoration (NIDR). Those who hold the designation pledge
to continually meet the standards set by this organization, and to uphold its code of
ethics.
 That
experience marked the turning point of Mellon's business, from general contracting to
restoration of damaged property. The name of the firm now reflects the company's total
commitment to certified restoration projects.
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