Crawford Contractor Connection report shows 58% of restoration contractors absorb higher labor costs
Crawford & Company said 58% of restoration contractors are absorbing higher labor costs to keep pricing consistent. Labor pressures affected 86% of respondents, 73% reported operational impacts, and 98% reported using technology across core workflows.
1. Contractor survey findings
Crawford & Company released the first installment of its 2026 Managed Repair Market report on restoration contractor economics. Survey data showed that 58% of contractors are absorbing higher labor costs to keep pricing consistent; labor market pressures affected 86% of respondents, and 73% reported operational impacts, most often longer job cycle times. Technology use was near-universal, with 98% reporting adoption across core workflows.
