SPECIALIZING IN

WATER, MOLD, FIRE & SMOKE RESTORATION + CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

Lightning Restoration & Construction of the Carolinas is a local company with over 20 years of experience providing restoration and construction services to residential and commercial clients. We work for you, not the insurance company.

Our experienced staff is committed to restoring your home or business back to it’s original condition and will work diligently with your insurance company to ensure that appropriate measures are being taken to minimize the cost and inconvenience that may occur as a result of property damage. Once a call is received in our office, we guarantee a licensed  technician will be on-site within two hours. Upon arrival, the extent of your property damage is assessed to determine an immediate course of action. Our technicians will walk you through each step of the process to ensure that you have all of the information that you need to make the right decision before work begins.

We are an IICRC Certified Firm with a team of highly trained technicians dedicated to compassionate and friendly customer service. To ensure we are exceeding national standards and providing the highest quality service possible, Lightning Restoration & Construction team members participate in consistent, on-going training in the latest technology and industry practices and are IICRC certified.

Property damage can wreak havoc and disrupt lives. Our goal is to help you restore your life quickly after property damage occurs and to provide stress free solutions to our clients when they need them most.

Our team has over 20 years of hands on experience assisting homeowners and business owners with their water, mold and fire/smoke losses.  Put our experience to work for you!

  • Lightning is a fully licensed, insured and IICRC certified firm.

  • We are here to handle your claim regardless of its size.  Whether it is a small water damage claim or a complete renovation, trust our experts to get the job done right.

  • You can rest assured that your claim is being handled by a team of experts that is unrivaled in the industry. At Lightning Restoration & Construction, your job is not done until it is done right.

  • When you are faced with water, mold or fire/smoke damage, time is of the essence. We are committed to completing your project on time to get you back to your life as soon as possible.

  • We will work with you and your insurance carrier to ensure we are staying on track and on budget. Our associates will maintain consistent communication from the beginning to the end of the restoration process.

Randy Stafford


Randy began his career with Kemper Insurance as a field adjuster handling multiple lines of insurance claims including commercial and residential property losses.

He has worked many hurricane disasters including: Hurricane Hugo in Virginia, Hurricane Andrew in Louisiana, Hurricane Ike in Texas as well as numerous ice and hail storms throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas.

His claims experience helped him transition into the risk management field. He worked as the Risk Manager for a Florida based engineering firm and three national staffing operations.

In 2016, Randy opened Lightning Restoration of the Carolinas (LROTC).  LROTC provided Randy with an opportunity to use his knowledge and expertise to help homeowners and businesses manage the emergency service process from remediation through construction all while serving the needs of the home or business owner not their insurance company.  As an adjuster, Randy understands how to navigate the insurance process to ensure the best outcome for the property owner.

Our restoration services include emergency water, mold, fire and smoke restoration in Western North Carolina.

The Construction Division offers rebuilds following water, mold, fire and smoke losses. They also offer individual room updates such as kitchen and baths as well as entire house remodels and additions.

Lightning Restoration of the Carolinas is proud to be a part of the local community.

We enjoy supporting local and regional charities and are a proud supporters of:

The Perillo-Stafford Leukemia Foundation non-profit organization