Meet Our Founder

Life Savers Restoration was built on over 20 years of hands-on experience in the environmental remediation and property restoration industry.

Founder [Rudy Contreras] began his career working in hazardous materials remediation, where he gained extensive experience as an Asbestos Worker, Asbestos Supervisor, and specialist in lead abatement and mold remediation. Working in some of the industry's most challenging environments taught him that successful restoration requires more than technical knowledge—it requires attention to detail, safety, integrity, and genuine compassion for people facing difficult situations.

Over the past two decades, he has continued to expand his expertise, earning some of the restoration industry's highest certifications while helping thousands of homeowners, business owners, property managers, and insurance professionals recover from unexpected property damage.

Today, that same commitment to quality, education, and customer care is the foundation of everything Life Savers Restoration does.

Whether responding to a burst pipe, a devastating fire, mold contamination, or a complex biohazard situation, his philosophy remains the same:

"Treat every home as if it were your own,your mother's, or your grandmother's home, treat every customer like family, and every restoration project with the highest level of professionalism."

Professional Certifications & Credentials

Life Savers Restoration is led by one of Southern Nevada's most highly credentialed restoration professionals.

Contractor License

• Nevada Contractor License #0091001

IICRC Triple Master Certification

• IICRC Triple Master
• Master Water Restorer
• Master Fire & Smoke Restorer
• Master Textile Cleaner

IICRC Certification #176936

Advanced Restoration Certifications

• Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
• Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
• Certified Mold Remediator
• Commercial Mold Inspector
• Residential Mold Inspector
• Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
• Water Damage Restoration Technician
• Odor Control Technician
• Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• Carpet Cleaning Technician
• Carpet Repair & Reinstallation Technician
• Stone, Masonry & Ceramic Tile Cleaning Technician
• Color Repair Technician
• Trauma & Crime Scene Cleanup Technician
• Trauma/Crime Scene Management Practitioner

Environmental & Safety Certifications

• National Association of Mold Remediators & Inspectors (NAMRI) – Member #414952
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• Hazard Communication (HAZCOM/GHS)
• Confined Space Certified
• 8-Hour Asbestos Awareness
• Former Asbestos Worker & Asbestos Supervisor
• Lead Abatement Specialist

Why Experience Matters

When you're dealing with water damage, fire damage, mold, sewage, or biohazard cleanup, experience isn't just a bonus—it can make a significant difference in how efficiently and safely your property is restored.

With more than 20 years in environmental remediation and restoration, extensive industry certifications, and a commitment to ongoing education, our founder has built Life Savers Restoration around one simple principle:

Do the job right the first time, communicate honestly, and always put the customer first.