Property Problems Subject Matter Expert

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John Stowe is a highly accomplished expert in the inspection, cleaning, restoration, and property insurance industries with over 30+ years of hands-on experience. He is one of the first Triple Master Restorers in Oklahoma, achieving this distinction in 2010. As the co-founder of Covenant Restorations, alongside his wife Kim Stowe, he has built a company that exemplifies excellence in inspection, cleaning, restoration, education, and advocacy. John holds an extensive list of certifications from industry-leading organizations, including the IICRC, OSHA, EPA, ITI, and Xactware, showcased his commitment to maintaining the highest standards in inspection, cleaning, and restoration. He has obtained top-tier certifications in water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration, microbial remediation, and textile cleaning. Additionally, his years of Level 3 Xactimate Certifications solidifies his expertise in estimating and documentation. His rigorous scientific methodology, coupled with unwavering dedication and extensive proficiency in utilizing advanced meters, inspection tools, and documentation equipment, enables him to generate precise, data-driven reports that withstand scrutiny in insurance claims, litigation, and expert testimony. Recognizing the gap between insurance carriers, contractors, and property owners, John has dedicated his career to bridging that divide. He is subject matter expert, consultant, and expert witness, frequently hired by property owners, insurance professionals, attorneys, and contractors for his exceptional ability to inspect buildings, assess damage, document findings, develop comprehensive restoration scopes, and create meticulous, scientifically substantiated estimates. John also plays a leading role in the education of the building inspection, cleaning, and restoration industries, serving as the IICRC Vice Chair of Building Moisture Inspection and volunteer with the IICRC as a technical advisor and exam revision group member to help develop courses. He is also an IICRC approved instructor. He is passionate about training the next generation of professionals and ensuring that inspection, cleaning, and restoration is done the right way—ethically, effectively, and scientifically. John Stowe’s dedication to education, precision, and excellence has positioned him as a leader in the restoration industry. His mission, "Providing expertise and C.A.R.E. for those with property problems," reflects his unwavering commitment to customer service, ethical business practices, and cutting-edge restoration solutions. Certifications: MWR - Master Water Restorer MSR - Master Fire & Smoke Restorer MTC - Master Textile Cleaner BMI - Building Moisture Inspection BCI - Building Construction Identification TCST – Trauma & Crime Scene Technician AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician ASD - Applied Structural Drying OCT - Odor Control Technician FSRT - Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician HST - Health & Safety Technician CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician CRT - Color Repair Technician RRT - Carpet Repair & Reinstallation Technician RRP - Renovation, Repair & Painting AI - Asbestos Inspector SLD - Subsurface Leak Detection ITL2 - Infrared Thermographer Level 2 XCUL3 - Xactimate Certified User Level 3