Michael's Restorations

18/08/2018

Michael's Restorations

Michael's Restorations

Hiring in Colorado!! Contact me if you or someone you know is interested.
[email protected]

17/08/2018

Hiring in Colorado!! Contact me if you or someone you know is interested.
[email protected]

09/05/2017

Good morning!! Don't forget MR services the following areas:

The entire state of Arizona- If you live outside of Maricopa County our rates include a travel fee

Orange County CA-we service all of the surrounding counties as well-from Sand Diego up to Pebble Beach-yes we have been asked to travel to PB for a claim:)

Las Vegas/Henderson-We go over the "HUMP" when we are needed as well.

Colorado Springs and surrounding areas-this is our newest expansion and things are going GREAT! Happy to help you from Denver to Pueblo and beyond!!

Please share this and help us reach new customers. Custom finishing, furniture repair, art repair and kitchen cabinet refinishing/painting-we do it all.

18/04/2017

Another Happy Customer:

Professional and highly competent is how we would describe Michael's Restoration.

Our most recent move was the worst of many over the past 30 years. Many items were damaged to the point where we believed they were irreparable. But in comes Michael's and they repaired every piece that they worked on to the point where any damage/breakage is undetectable.

So, we highly recommend Michael's to anyone in need of salvaging their possessions.

Sincerely,

The Berghs
Phoenix, Arizona

16/03/2017

Just moved and have damage??? Give us a call for an estimate on what it will take to put your items back into pre-move condition. Water/fire damaged furniture??? We handle that too. We also work with flood and fire contractors that can assist with all your restoration needs from the structure to the plumbing to the paint. Share this wont you?

03/03/2017

Happy Friday!
Send us your restoration project photos for a free estimate! Whether it's basic touch ups around the home, complete antique restoration, art repair or cabinet painting/refinishing-we can help!

09/02/2017

BELOW IS OUR INTERVIEW IN THIS MONTH’S CPPC JOURNAL ISSUE.

We welcome a member interview with Matthew Martell of
Michael’s Restorations.

1.What position and with what company are you associated?
President/Founder – Michael’s Restorations

2. How long have you been associated with this company?
Almost 25 years

3. What other positions have you held in our industry if any?
Only this position. I got started in van line claims when I
was a child working with my father and uncle and never
left.

4. How long have you been a member of the CPPC?
15 years?

5. What do you find as the best kept secret of the CPPC?
Networking. It’s a one stop shop for making contact and
being seen by a majority of the people and companies who
can send us work!!

6. Do you have a favorite story from your association with the
CPPC or industry related that you would like to share?
Yes…but to protect the adjusters who participated with me
I must digress. The nights out at the conventions are the
story makers. Great times with great people-always.

7. What personal factors would you like to share about yourself
with the membership?
I am married to my beautiful Farrah. I have 3 children-two
daughters 19 and 17 and a 4 year old son.

8. What is something that other members might be surprised to
know about you or your family?
My uncle-Tim Martell- was somewhat a pioneer in this
industry. He was one of (if not the) first repair firms who
specialized in handling damage claims from the van linesthis
was probably 50 plus years ago. He was sent as far as
Saudi Arabia to handle claims before there was such an
extensive network of firms. My father worked with Tim for
almost 40 years and together they have handled thousands
of damage claims. Both have since passed away but
Michaels Restorations is keeping the legacy alive.
I trained under both Martell’s and use their repair
techniques to this day.

9. Is there a CPPC Member that has made a positive impression on you during your membership?
Several. Too many to list all individually but, Brandi
Johnston at Atlas Van Lines has
been the biggest help and longest
friend I have had in the industry.
She was there day one when I was
breaking into the claims world on
my own. Also, Jeff Dwyer. Jeff was a funny and smart a$$
kind of guy who always had my back. Jeff worked at Allied
Van Lines and passed away 8 years ago. He and his wife,
Angela Camardo both kept me in line and let me know
when I slipped up. I remember at my first convention Jeff
was going to introduce me to all the adjusters at Allied
and help me get work. I showed up and I remember Jeff
walking up to me and saying quote “dude…..I am trying to
get you in the door and get you some work and you show
up looking like you just came from the beach!!!” This plays
to my point about letting me know when I was “slipping”
as I did in fact show up in shorts, a t-shirt and flip flops. I
was young. Thank you Jeff(and Angela).

10. What are some of the elements of the CPPC you would like to
see enhanced, expanded or developed?
Overall the CPPC has done a great job for me and for the
industry I believe. I’ve often thought that a rating system
might be useful for adjusters when they source the CPPC
for a firm in an area they might not have much experience
with. Most firms probably cringe when they hear “rating”
but, if done properly it could be useful.

11. Where do you hope to see the CPPC in 5 years?
Growing. It used to make me nervous as I saw more firms
joining the CPPC but, 20 plus years in the industry I now
see it as a piece of a healthy economy and industry.

12. What would you tell a perspective New Member about the
CPPC and the benefits of membership?
Join and participate. Attend the conventions as often as
you can.

13. Have you attended a CPPC function? If so, what would you
share about the experience? If not, why have you chosen not to
attend?
Several conventions. Great opportunities to network and
have fun with the adjusters we work with every day. It’s
very cool to put faces to the names and voices!

14. Is there anything else you would like to share with others about
yourself, your business or the services you provide?
Working with the van lines is more than an “area” of
our business or a service we provide. It’s a legacy and a
passion and it’s who we are. My Martell family has been
in the industry from Arizona to Ohio for over 50 years and
we have no plans on going anywhere for a long time to
come. We started out in Arizona and now have branches
in Southern California, Las Vegas. Colorado and Northern
California are coming very soon-stay tuned!!

20/10/2016

Don't forget.....we offer free estimates via photo!! Submit either on FB or through our website. One overall and one clear photo of the damaged/area needing attention. You can also email our office at [email protected]
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