Crawford Contractor Connection report shows 58% of restoration contractors absorb higher labor costs

• Crawford & Company released the first installment of its 2026 Managed Repair Market report on restoration contractor economics.
• Survey data showed 58% of restoration contractors are absorbing higher labor costs to keep pricing consistent.
• Labor market pressures affected 86% of respondents; 73% reported operational impacts, most often longer job cycle times.
• Technology use was near-universal, with 98% reporting adoption across core workflows such as estimating, project management, communications.
• Next report installments are scheduled for Oct. 21 and Nov. 11, covering program value and contractor-carrier collaboration.

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