As a locally owned, family business, VRS is committed to provide consumers with the special attention that is needed when responding to emergency calls and following through with reconstruction services. Our name is synonymous with quality workmanship and uncompromising service. We take our accreditation and our A rating with the BBB very seriously. Len Phillips (owner) has been in the building industry since 1996. He has built his company name by meeting and exceeding client’s expectations. At VRS we feel that no job is too big or too small to get our quick response and quality restoration and renovation services.

VRS takes emergency service calls seriously and works swiftly to protect your property when damaged.

VRS educates their employees because restoring your home to its pre loss condition is a complex and challenging process. IICRC educates restoration firms in specific restoration services as well as health and safety training. IICRC teaches the newest techniques and technology. VRS wants their professionals to continue to learn the industries best practices. It is our mission to provide the special attention that the consumer needs when restoring or rebuilding their home.

VRS’ Project Manager, Everett Phillips and Emergancy Services Manager, Ryan Phillips recently attended the Reets Drying Academy.  Reets Drying Academy gave Everett and Ryan a chance to further their knowlede in restoration services. The academy gave them the oportunity to learn how to inspect, evaluate, dry, administer, and manage larger losses. Instruction on damage inspection and evalutaion, work flow managment, process administration and technical methods of effective and timely drying of commercial, industrial, institutional and complex residentioal water-damaged structers, systems, furniture, fitures and equipment (FFE). Everett and Ryan took the specialized training to maximize the TES system, which is the ‘World’s Fastest Drying System”. Learning this system was a must for Everett and Ryan as our drying professionals.  We can now dry a water damage job in a THIRD of the time of our competitiors. Read more about the TES system in Tuesay’s (7/6/10) post!

Drying fast is not just convenient; it’s critical! Drying water-damaged homes and businesses is important! The longer it takes to dry a water damaged building, the more expenses and damages increase. For example; mold, floor and wall warpage, out of home costs, and other repairs increase as the sturcture remains wet. Speed drying a water damaged structure eliminates or greatly reduces these damages and expenses. Conventional drying can take 3 to 5 days, which would include extraction, air movement, and dehumidification. With the TES system; drying takes 30 hours or LESS!

Advantages of TES:

• Dry carpet/carpt cushion in place, saving carpet cushion replacement.
• Dry the walls, sill plates, and wall caities without removing the wall boards.
• Dry hardwoods, substrates, tile and concrete with non-destructive tenting.
• Prevent mold, rot and decay from prolonged soaking.
• Negative pressure air-flow allows inhabitants to live or work in unaffected areas of home or business.
• Inconvience and out-of-home expenses are eliminated or greatly reduced.
• Drying without demolition-saves labor, hauling, replacement and repair.

VIRGINIA RESTORATION SERVICES has invested in this new technology and equipment. We’ll  DESERT DRY in RECORD TIME!

The Home Building Association of Richmond awarded this home renovation project the “Excellence in Reodeling Award ~ Whole House Revovation under $200,000″ in 2008.

Preserving the original architectural style of the home was important to the homeowners. In order to achieve this goal it was imperative to pay careful attention to details, roof lines and room placement. The end result was a lovely addition that looked as if it was built with the original home.

The family wanted an accessible in-law suite with a full bath, while still preserving their private space. It was important to the family that their in-laws have plenty of natural lighted to aid with their vision. The suite was designed with a private living room that includ3d a large 5/0×5/2 center window accompanied by a round top above and four double hung windows, all allowing for an ample amount of natural sunlight.

The homeowner also wanted to enlarge the existing master suite on the second floor of the home. The design of the renovation included an area with reinforced floors so as to handle the force of the treadmill while in use. The 2×8 floor joist in the existing home was not capable of absorbing movement of the treadmill as the ceiling would rattle when the treadmill was in use. We used and 11-7/8″ floor joist to resolve the problem by adjusting the wall heights to lover the ceilings and match the floor levels. This design provided the homeowner with a well-built structure that would not shake when the treadmill was in use.

This project had several constraints including tight lot setbacks and distance to the septic system. We designed a new wind on the left side of the home, set back from the main body. The design modeled the opposite side of the home so as to keep the home aesthetically pleasing to the eye. WE met the setback requirements and maintained the required distance to the septic system.

The end result was an architecturally blended addition that functions well and looks as if it was built with the original home.

“We are so pleased with the addition and enjoyed working closely with VRS to design and construct our new room. They were always available to answer questions and kept us informed throughout the process!” – G. Flanagan (Homeowner)

We have started a new project in Richmond Va and will be updating our site, so please check back for updates.