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.
Airflow is one of the single most important factors in drying a structure. An increase of airflow increases the rate at which water evaporates, which in turn, expedites the process of achieving drying goals when attempting to remediate a water-affected structure. Because of this, the placement and utilization of air moving equipment is crucial. Air…
Many don’t realize it, but the subfloor of any structure plays a crucial role in how the visible flooring of that structure will perform. In order to have a subfloor that acts as a base beneath general flooring components, there are several installation techniques that must be followed, and understood, by property owners and installers…
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 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…
Remediation teams are often challenged by clients and insurance companies about why they adhere to certain protocols and utilize the types of techniques that they do. What most don’t realize, however, is that many of these plans and techniques are put in place to increase efficiency and to the promote safety of everyone involved. Without…
Flooding can cause major issues for property owners everywhere, but it can be particularly devastating when the property affected is your home. The New York Times confirms that in 2019, nearly 14 million people were affected by flooding in the midwest and south alone, and by the end of the century, it is projected that…
When some type of flooding event or another type of water-related incident occurs in a home, business, or other location, the flooring typically is in the bullseye for damage. There are a number of important facts and factors you need to bear in mind when it comes to flooring damage arising from flooding or some…
One of the most alarming and potentially devastating situations that can occur is to face a house or business fire. Many dramatic home and business fires garner headlines in the media with alarming regularity. There are a large number of other home and business fires that are tragic events but don’t end up in the…
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…
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…