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DKI, also known as Disaster Kleenup International, is a franchisor with more than 400 service locations throughout the United States & Canada. The services that DKI provides to insurance, commercial and residential clients include: emergency response, water damage mitigation, fire and contents cleaning, mold remediation, and complete reconstruction.

DKI Services Corporation is a diversified services company solely focused on providing services to the property loss marketplace. DKI Services Corporation is the parent company of Disaster Kleenup International (DKI), DKI Market Services, DKI Loss Services, and Circumspex. DKI Market Services provides educational opportunities to loss professionals through its IICRC certified school, the Restoration Leadership Institute and it’s annual tradeshow, Insights: The Property Restoration Conference & Trade Show. DKI Services developed the Claims Management Solution, DIAMOND, and the DKI Catastrophe Tips & Readiness Center, Hurricane Catastrophe.com.

DKI Services Corporation employs more than 45 corporate staff at its national headquarters and supports a network of over 167 Members in 47 U.S. states.

DKI has assisted in the cleanup of many natural disasters, including assisting in Texas after Hurricane Ike. Most recently, DKI Member Companies were involved in the cleanup following the powerful Nor’easter storm in March of 2010. 

Expanded history
Disaster Kleenup International (DKI) was founded in 1974 by a small group of restoration contractors seeking the benefits of a collaborative business and personal network. Headquartered in suburban Chicago, DKI is the largest disaster restoration contracting organization in North America.

Awards

 * In 2010, Disaster Kleenup International was ranked #11 for the Franchise Business Review Satisfaction Awards for Midsize Franchises.
 * In 2010, Disaster Kleenup International was ranked #215 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 listing.
 * In 2009, Disaster Kleenup International was ranked the #1 contractor in America based on dollar volume by Qualified Remodeler magazine. [

Other Recognition

 * DKI is a Green Certified Restoration Services organization. DKI received the Green Risk Professional designation established by Vale Training Solutions.
 * DKI (Disaster Kleenup International) was selected as the exclusive dry down and cleaning vendor for Season 8 of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

Training
Over 98% of DKI Members & their employees hold certifications including: To achieve these certifications, DKI holds classes through the Restoration Leadership Institute (RLI). The Restoration Leadership Institute provides training to the property damage restoration industry. The RLI provides a wide range of courses that the restoration industry requires.
 * Certified Restorer (CR)
 * Certified Mold Remediator (CMR)
 * Institute of Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
 * Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
 * Water Loss Specialist (WLS)
 * Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor (CMRS)
 * American Indoor Air Quality Council (AIAQ)