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Sherman Oaks water damage

A new homeowner, having just closed escrow, received the keys to his new property in Sherman Oaks, California. It had been five days since anyone had been to the home. Upon entering, he and the contractor were shocked to find a major water leak coming from upstairs, flooding the first floor.

San Fernando smoke damage

While baking for the holidays, a homeowner in San Fernando, California, literally burned the turkey in the oven. The fire left a pungent, smoky odor throughout the entire front section of the home. Their insurance company referred the owners to CBC Cleaning and Restoration.

Westridge fire and water damage

A homeowner in Westridge, California, experienced fire damage when a small fire burning too close to the outside of the home entered the window. This caused major destruction to the immediate room and smoke and soot damage throughout the house.

Mission Hills water disaster in the kitchen

A homeowner in Mission Hills, California, had a water damage situation in their kitchen when the icemaker hose came loose from the back of the refrigerator. This water leak caused major damage to the cabinetry. In addition, because this was an older home it had the old-style sub-floor which had to be repaired.

Water damage weekend nightmare!

We didn’t know the pipe under our bathroom sink was leaking when we went to visit my sister in Ventura, for the weekend. When we got back to Valencia, our entire bathroom and family room were soaked.

Water damage and fire damage cleanup in Santa Clarita, Newhall, Valencia, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Newhall, Canyon Country, Castaic, Agua Dulce and all Santa Clarita Valley & Ventura County

CBC Cleaning and Restoration has been providing cleaning and restoration services to Los Angeles County and Ventura Counties for 35 years. We provide services that help our neighbors and communities handle disasters such as water damage, fire and smoke damage clean-up, emergency water extraction, floor and structural restoration, carpet replacement, mold remediation and biohazard clean up.

What you should know about carpet cleaning

Carpeting and rugs make a home warm and inviting. While they are soft under foot, and squishy between your toes, they can be a disadvantage compared to other flooring like tile, slate or wood. They can also hold in dust and germs if not taken care of properly.

24 Hour restoration tips to avoid water damage

As a homeowner, you are always looking for ways to protect and maintain your investment. Here are some tips to avoid a disaster.

Wet area rug… what do I do?

How do I deal with my soaked area rug? My kitchen sink leaked and water poured all over the tile and onto the living room floor.

Professional water damage cleanup and restoration

When a leak happens in a home many homeowners try to save money by performing the cleaning and even the restoration of their property themselves, instead of hiring a professional to protect their investment.

With a small water leak, this may be okay and quickly resolve the issue. But, in the event of a major water disaster, including standing water or a leak that persists, what you do or don’t do can amplify the situation.

Here are some things to consider: