Serving Corbin, KY & Surrounding Southeastern Kentucky Communities
About HydroCore Restoration

Meet the HydroCore team.

HydroCore is owner-operated. We combine professional restoration training with hands-on experience in water damage, mold remediation, structural drying, crawl space moisture control, and property restoration, and we take the time to explain both the problem and the solution.

Owners

Josh Smith, Co-Owner and COO of HydroCore Restoration in Corbin, KY
Co-Owner

Josh Smith

Co-Owner & COO · IICRC Certified Pro Technician

Josh is co-owner and Chief Operating Officer of HydroCore and leads all of our crews. As an IICRC Certified Pro Technician, he brings professional restoration training and hands-on experience to every project, from emergency water extraction to crawl space encapsulation and structural repair.

WRTASDAMRTCRAWL SPACE SPECIALIST
Kayla, Co-Owner, CEO and CFO of HydroCore Restoration in Corbin, KY
Co-Owner

Kayla

Co-Owner · CEO & CFO

Kayla is co-owner of HydroCore and serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. She brings years of experience in business ownership, property management, and renovations, and in working directly with homeowners and contractors. She understands what property owners need: clear answers, fair recommendations, and work that holds up.

Our team

Jessica of HydroCore Restoration in Corbin, KY

Jessica

Scheduling, Customer Care & Business Development

At HydroCore, Jessica helps support scheduling, customer communication, business development, and professional relationships throughout the community. As a Corbin local, she understands the importance of trust, accountability, and taking care of the people you serve.

Jessica leads by example and brings a thoughtful, professional approach to everything she does. Whether she is helping a customer, building relationships, or keeping things organized behind the scenes, her goal is always to help the team operate efficiently and provide the best possible experience for our customers.

Alex, crew member at HydroCore Restoration in Corbin, KY

Alex

Crew Member

Alex is part of the HydroCore field crew, working under Josh's lead on water damage, mold, crawl space, drainage, and repair projects across Corbin and the surrounding area.

Careers at HydroCore

Would you like to join our team?

We're currently accepting resumes for crew members interested in a career in restoration. If you're dependable, willing to learn, and take pride in doing work the right way, we'd like to hear from you.

Now accepting resumes

Restoration Crew Member

Corbin, KY area Job sites across Southeastern Kentucky Reports to Josh Smith, COO
What you'll do
  • Respond to water damage calls and help with emergency water extraction
  • Set up, monitor, and remove air movers, dehumidifiers, and drying equipment
  • Take moisture readings and help document job progress
  • Safely remove water-damaged and mold-contaminated materials
  • Help set up mold containment and HEPA filtration
  • Install crawl space vapor barriers, encapsulation, and dehumidifiers
  • Assist with drainage, sump pump, and waterproofing installs
  • Help repair joists, beams, subfloors, and framing
  • Keep job sites clean and treat every customer's property with respect
What we're looking for
  • Reliable, on time, and a strong work ethic
  • Willing to learn and follow safety procedures
  • Comfortable with physical work, lifting, and working in crawl spaces and basements
  • Respectful and good at communicating with customers
  • Construction, trade, or restoration experience is a plus
What you'll gain
  • Hands-on training in water damage, mold remediation, and moisture control
  • Learn directly from an IICRC Certified Pro Technician
  • A real career path in a skilled, in-demand trade
  • A small, owner-operated team where your work matters

Ready to apply?

Email your resume to Josh at josh@hydrocorerestoration.com. Include a little about your work experience and the best way to reach you.

Email Your Resume
Training & credentials

Training matters. So does honesty.

Our certifications help us find moisture problems, dry structures properly, handle mold safely, and build long-term solutions for water and moisture damage.

But credentials are only part of it. We believe in clear communication and in explaining what's happening, why it matters, and what your options are. When damage turns your world upside down, you shouldn't have to face it alone.

WRT

IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician

Water removal, drying, and restoration done to industry standards.

ASD

IICRC Applied Structural Drying

Drying building materials thoroughly and verifying the results.

AMRT

IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician

Safe, effective mold containment and removal.

CSE

Crawl Space Encapsulation Specialist

Reets Drying Academy training in crawl space moisture control.

How we work

Getting to the Core of the Problem.

Find the cause

We look past the visible damage to understand why it happened before recommending anything.

Explain it clearly

What we found, how serious it is, what needs attention now, and what can wait, in plain language.

Fix it for the long term

We repair the damage and correct the source so the problem doesn't keep coming back.

Let's talk about your property.

Schedule a free inspection or give us a call. We'll walk you through what we find and what your options are.

Water emergency? Call our 24/7 line at 606-310-7433 · Prefer email? info@hydrocorerestoration.com

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