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Frequently Asked Questions

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Class, Exam and Enrollment Questions

  • Laptop iconHow Do I Register for an IICRC Exam?

Before the course starts you will need to login to the IICRC Website by clicking here to pay and register for the exam. We recommend you doing this as soon as you pay for your livestream course.

  • Keyboard iconHow Do I Register for a Class?

In-Person classes: Simply visit our In-Person menu of classes by clicking here and choose the class and date you want to enroll in. Fill out and submit the registration enrollment form and you’re all set. You will receive class information via your confirmation email.Livestream classes: Simply visit our Livestream menu of classes by clicking here and choose the class and date you want to enroll in. Fill out and submit the registration enrollment form and you’re all set. You will receive your login information via your confirmation email.

  • Clock iconWhat Time Zone Are the Classes in?

All classes, In-Person and Livestream are held in eastern standard time, EST.

  • Calendar iconHow Long Does It Take to Get My Test Results?

Reets Drying Academy has nothing to do with getting the results of your tests back. You can check on the IICRC website by clicking here. You can also contact the IICRC’s customer service department
via their chat box on their site.

  • Pen iconHow Do I Become IICRC Certified?

In order to get IICRC certified, you must attend an IICRC accredited course and then pass the IICRC exam related to the course you took.

  • Calendar iconHow Many CEC Hours Do I Need to Get to Keep My Certification Valid?

Every 4 years, certified technicians are required to complete 14 continuing education credit (CEC) hours.

  • Document iconCan I Get IICRC Certification Through Online Training?

Self-paced courses (Reets TV) do not qualify for initial certification but can help prepare you for certification through Livestream or In-Person classes. The IICRC has allowed certain certifications to be obtained via Livestream (online). In line with the IICRC’s direction, we now offer the following courses via Livestream: WRT, TCST, HST, FSRT, OCT, and CDS.

  • Clock iconWhat Time Do I Need to Arrive to Class?

The doors open at 7:30am. Class will start at 8:00AM.

  • Shirt iconWhat Should I Wear?

We recommend work clothes. Students will work in the flooded house during our hands-on drying courses. Water-resistant shoes are recommended.

  • Tools iconWill I Need to Bring Any Tools?

WRT/ASD: No tools are needed. You are welcome to bring your own meters if you wish. However, we will provide everything that is needed for class. Since you will, at times be learning in the flooded house, we recommend work-appropriate clothing.

Estimating and Negotiating Combo: You will need to bring a laptop with Xactimate already downloaded on the laptop. You can download a free trial of Xactimate here if necessary.

  • Laptop iconWill I Need to Bring a Laptop?

For Hands-On Courses (WRT/ASD): You do not need to bring a computer.

For Estimating and Negotiating and our Estimating and Negotiating Plus Courses: We highly recommend you bring a laptop with Xactimate installed on it. We also recommend you bring a tablet, if at all possible, for use during the Xactimate Mobile training offered in the Estimating and Negotiating Plus course.

  • Dollar iconSince Reets Drying Academy Does Not Collect IICRC Test Fees, When and How Do I Pay Them?

IICRC test fees are paid directly to the IICRC when the tests are administered. Please bring a check or credit card for each test. Test fees are as follows:
WRT/ASD $160
WRT only $80
ASD only $80
AMRT $150

  • Cellphone iconI Went Through One of Your IICRC Certification Courses and Have Not Received My Certificate Yet. What Should I Do?

When your exam is graded and passed, the IICRC will mail you your certificate. If you have not received it yet, we recommend you call the IICRC directly and inquire about your certification
1-844-464-4272.

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Travel & Lodging Questions

  • Home iconWhere Should I Stay?
We have several houses for rent in the area. Visit our Travel Accommodations page for more information. There are also various hotels in the area.
  • Car iconDo I Need to Rent a Car?
If you are flying to Atlanta, the best way to get to Reets Drying Academy each day is to rent a car. Taxis and Uber are not common here and are difficult to find especially at the times needed.
  • Location iconWhere Are You Located?
Reets Drying Academy is located at 3010 Poplar Rd Sharpsburg, GA 30277. We are about 45 minutes south of the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport.
  • Airplane iconI'm Booking a Flight. When Should I Fly in and What Time Does Class End on the Last Day?
We recommend flying into the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport (ATL). Fly in the day before the class starts. If you fly out the last day of class, it is best to get a flight after 6:30 PM if you are taking an IICRC Certification course.
For our Estimating course, you can fly out after 5:30.

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Jeremy Reets

Owner
Described as an “OG of drying,” Jeremy is known as the innovator of the TES Drying System and for developing the Evaporation Potential formula that is used by many restorers today. As an instructor, Jeremy’s laid-back, down-to-earth personality is combined with his experience both in the field and in running a successful restoration business. He strives to teach the principles of drying and how it affects a company’s bottom line.
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Matt Light

Instructor
Matt has worked with Jeremy on many previous projects and decided to bring his 25 plus years of experience in crawl spaces as well as encapsulation over to Reets Drying Academy. He came in on the ground floor and has been the co instructor of the Crawl Space Encapsulation course since its inception. Specializing in the hands on portion of the training.

Nyla Williams

Hospitality Coordinator
I enjoy being a hospitality & events coordinator. I'm not afraid to show southern hospitality and I'm a huge UGA fan!
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Brianna Anglada

Hospitality Coordinator
Brianna is the Hospitality Manager/Events Coordinator here at Reets Drying Academy. She joined our team in 2017 and has been with us ever since. Brianna also runs admin work for our Online WRT Zoom course. From making sure to providing a welcoming breakfast and lunch every day to even making sure all the trash is empty and bathrooms are clean, Brianna works diligently to make sure your week here at Reets is a five-star experience. But don’t be fooled, Brianna is not your mom/wife. On Brianna’s spare time she enjoys doing Crossfit and making cocktails with her husband.
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Brandon White

Instructor
Mr. Brandon White is the Principal industrial hygienist at Environmental Forensic Consultants, Inc. based out of Phoenix Arizona. Mr. White’s undergraduate research was in the field of virology and bacteriology. With over 20 years of experience working as an environmental microbiologist and industrial hygienist Mr. White has conducted oversight and project management of large-scale commercial losses all over the United States. Mr. White has 15 years of experience teaching college microbiology, pathophysiology and biology, is an OSHA outreach trainer through the University of San Diego California, is an IICRC certified instructor, an expert witness, and independent insurance appraiser.
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Greg Ahlstrom

Accountant
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Steve McLeroy

Senior Visual Designer
Steve is an experienced visual designer and has worked as a graphic designer for more than 15 years. He is sometimes in shape, most of the time not. Hey, the guy just wants to eat a pizza, you know.
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Tonya McLeroy

Brand Marketing Strategist
Having spent 15 years working for a fortune 500 company in their marketing and sales operations department, Tonya brings creative ideas and solutions to our marketing and website initiatives. She also specializes in digital illustration, brand management, web design, animation and enjoys doing voice over work.
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Crystal Solis

Business Development Visual Media
Chris does our work behind the camera. She is an asset when it comes to creative ideas, filming, editing and directing. She also acts! Catch her in our Water Restoration Technician Online series!
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Rebekah Beilen

Online Training Advisor
Speak to Rebekah for all your Reets Tv needs! Rebekah would love to talk to you about how online training can improve training retention and profitability. The only thing bad about Rebekah is that her husband is a Cleveland Browns fan... it makes us sad.
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Meredith Truitt

Hands-On Training Specialist
Meredith is the one to call for booking a Livestream or In-Person Training course. She is the lovely southern belle of RDA. Never scared to show the hospitality.
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David Hodge

Instructor
David is a Triple Master with the IICRC and has a background in full service cleaning and restoration, estimating, operations, and reconstruction. His background as a firefighter, EMT, and HazMat tech makes him an excellent candidate to discuss fire loss and cleaning. He is a knowledgeable and hilarious instructor considered to be one of the best instructors in the industry!
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Nick Sharp

Instructor
Nick Sharp has worked with Jeremy Reets for over a decade now. He started in carpet cleaning and mitigation before moving to the construction side as a project manager. He then was the senior estimator for Champion Construction for over 8 years. Since its inception in 2015, Nick has been an instructor of our Restoration Estimating & Negotiating course. His most recent venture is as a restoration estimate consultant.
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Jeremy Reets

Owner
Jeremy Reets started in water restoration in 1990. He is known as the innovator of the TES/ETES drying systems and a discipline of drying called Directed Heat Drying™. He developed the Evaporation Potential formula for use by restorers. He opened Reets Drying Academy and flood house in 2005 to provide water damage restoration education. In 2011, Jeremy developed Reets.TV, a series of online water restoration training packages.