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1-800-WATER DAMAGE Signs Franchise Agreement for San Fernando Valley
Niche Concept Signs Veteran Sales Manager

Seattle, Wash. – 1-800-WATER DAMAGE, the nation's leading franchise specializing in water damage restoration for homes and businesses, announced today the signing of an agreement with veteran auto industry sales manager Kamran Kamrava to develop a 1-800-WATER DAMAGE location serving the San Fernando Valley area of Southern California . Kamrava anticipates a Winter 2005 opening.

“Kamran's extensive background in marketing and sales along with his enthusiasm for customer relations was a natural fit for 1-800-WATER DAMAGE in the San Fernando Valley,” said Eric Little, director of franchise development for 1-800-WATER DAMAGE. “We anticipate his background to provide great growth and service for the 1-800-WATER DAMAGE brand in the Southern California area.”

1-800-WATER DAMAGE, with approximately 80 locations operating across the United States, offers homes and businesses a wide array of water damage restoration services, including: water extraction; basement, crawl space and structural drying; dehumidifying; odor removal and disinfecting. Technicians respond to customers within 90 minutes.

“After working for over 15 years in the auto sales and marketing industry, I wanted to put the customer service and sales skills I learned over the years to work in a reputable, self-operated business of my own,” said Kamrava. “1-800-WATER DAMAGE has a great reputation for quality service in a niche industry. I look forward to bringing this much-needed service to homes and businesses throughout the San Fernando Valley .”