Now in its fourth year, the C&R State of the Industry Report, powered by KnowHow, remains the restoration industry’s most comprehensive annual benchmark built by restorers, for restorers. This year’s report is based on survey data from a large pool of participants across the United States and Canada, representing a wide range of company sizes, revenue levels, and business models.
A few things are new this year. For the first time, this report reflects a full calendar year of data (2025) – a deliberate shift from previous editions, which captured only a partial year. We’ve also introduced a new chapter dedicated to Best in Class vendors, recognizing the tools, platforms, and partners restoration companies trust most. And where prior editions drew on three years of trend data, this year’s report draws on four, giving us the longest and most reliable trend lines yet.
As always, this report was designed for ease of reference and use. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and action items to help your team turn data into decisions. We hope it serves as both a mirror and a roadmap for your business heading into 2026.
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