If you experience water damage at your home or business, the oft-used cliché that time is of the essence really is true. If water damage is not thoroughly remediated within 24 to 48 hours, the level of harm to a home or business can prove to be extensive and permanent. The surest way to effectively remediate water damage is through a fast responder in the form of a professional. A water remediation professional is able to undertake comprehensive cleanup while ensuring that any hazardous substances are safely and effectively removed and eliminated. 

Insurance Claim Barriers in Water Restoration

In a perfect world, claims made to insurance companies would be covered quickly and without hassle. And because you are making payments regularly to cover your home, business or structure, you probably expect the process of making a claim to cover a water loss to flow seamlessly once the opportunity presents itself. Unfortunately, there are…

Documentation Essentials in Water Restoration

Documentation is an integral part of the drying and remediation process. Not only does it protect remediation experts in the midst of performing their jobs, but it also gives you, the client, a clear view of the remediation project from start to finish, including what was achieved and how. Because documentation is, in essence, proof…

Water Damage Restoration

Water damage can destroy your home or business and devastate your life. And this can happen in a matter of hours, not days let alone weeks.  In order to protect your property, you need an experienced, committed water damage restoration professional in the aftermath of a flood or similar incident. The Eco Bear team is…

Flooding, Water Damage, and Health Issues

Depending on where you live in the world, there are different health risks and issues associated with flooding and water damage. If you reside in California, and elsewhere in the United States, there are five types of illnesses associated with flooding. These are: Skin and other infections Gastrointestinal illnesses Mosquito-borne illnesses Legionnaires Disease Hepatitis  Skin…

Saving Your Cherished Possessions After a Flood

Floods cause devastating damage and extensive loss each year in California and across the United States. Floods in homes, businesses, and other locations can be caused by pipe ruptures, sewage backups, and storms. Not only can floods cause physical injuries and even deaths, they can result in significant property loss, including the loss of cherished…

Hardwood Flooring and the Restoration Process

Wood flooring comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and styles. They’re often made from sundry materials and are a common finding in school gyms, residences, offices and commercial buildings.  Though hardwood floors certainly have their benefits, restoring them after they’ve become waterlogged can become quite a task. Because hardwood is composed of low-porosity…

Dehumidification: How It Works and Why It Matters

Being stuck in an environment where humidity levels are high can be uncomfortable, to say the least. Unfortunately, when it comes to water loss events that require significant cleanup, an increase in humidity is often yet another unwelcome side effect of the already challenging situation at hand.  Because of this fact, it is important that…

Understanding the Three Categories of Water Damage

When water damage occurs, it is important to be able to distinguish between a situation that could prove perilous and one that could be easily remediated with minimal disruption to the structural environment.  Ultimately, the goal of any water remediation procedure is to restore a structure’s environment back to its original condition in a time-saving,…

Carpet and Carpet Pad Extraction

Flooding, a burst pipe, or leaking appliances are just a few causes of water soaked carpet. It is important to extract the water from the carpet and padding as quickly as possible to prevent mold, mildew, and damage from occurring. Failure to act swiftly can cause further damage to the home. While a homeowner, landlord,…

The Importance of an Inspection in a Water Loss Damage

Has your home or commercial building been damaged due to water loss? Then you may require a water loss inspection. Inspections are the first step towards cleaning up the water loss. Inspections are among the most important, if not the most important, aspects of a drying job. Commercial Inspections While it is essential to have…

Types of Air Movers

Air movers are one of the best tools in the industry for homeowners and business owners that help with water damage. Air movers are the tool that provides directional and focused air circulation in any location. They are used to help dry out areas and surfaces that were affected by spills, broken pipes, flooding, or…

Main Causes of Water Damage

Water damage in a business or home can have devastating consequences. From structural damage to the potential spread of disease, water infiltration and damage at a commercial or residential property can present extremely serious problems and issues. As part of understanding how to defend against and remediate the negative consequences of water infiltrating a property,…