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Water spreads while you decide.
Extraction, structural drying and full repair for homes and businesses across Northwest Arkansas. The first hours decide whether this becomes a mold job.
Why the first day costs less than the second.
Water doesn’t sit still. It travels along framing, wicks up drywall and moves under flooring into cavities you can’t see, carrying whatever it passed through on the way.
Within 24 to 48 hours, damp materials start supporting mold. After that, a drying job becomes a demolition job, and a two-day claim becomes a two-week one.
The kind of water matters too. A clean-water leak left standing degrades into a category that needs a different scope, different protective gear and a larger claim.
Supply line, burst pipe, water heater, rain.
Washer, dishwasher, toilet overflow without waste.
Sewage backup, rising groundwater, flooding.
Bear’s crews extract, dry and document in one visit, then our own construction team rebuilds what the water touched. One company, one contact, one claim file.
Call 479-321-1313What a water response involves.
Five services, each with its own equipment and its own documentation. Most jobs start with removal and end with repairs.
Start hereWater RemovalCommercial-duty pumps and vacuums extract standing water fast to limit the damage.
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Structural DryingAir movers and dehumidifiers dry framing, subfloor and walls.
Learn moreWater Damage RepairsDrywall, flooring and finishes, by our own crew.
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Flood Damage CleanupGroundwater and storm flooding, extracted and sanitized.
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Sewage CleanupCategory 3 cleanup with containment and disinfection.
Learn more Water in your home? Here’s what to do next.The first hour, in plain language: what to shut off, what to photograph, when to call.Read the guideWe find the water you can’t see.
A floor can feel dry and still hold water in the subfloor, the bottom plate and the base of the walls. We measure before we cut, so only wet material comes out.
Less guesswork means less demolition, a smaller claim and a shorter job.
- Moisture readings across every affected wall and floor before equipment goes in
- Wet areas mapped and photographed so the scope matches what is actually wet
- Re-read every day until materials reach the dry standard
How a water claim actually gets paid.
Water losses are approved on evidence: readings, photographs and daily logs. We build that file from the first visit, organized the way adjusters expect it.
- 01Arrival documentation
Photos and moisture readings across every affected area before equipment goes in.
- 02Category and class
The type of water and how much is wet set the scope. Both get written down and justified.
- 03Daily drying logs
Readings recorded every day until the dry standard is met. This is the record adjusters ask for.
- 04Itemized estimate
Mitigation and rebuild scopes written to industry standards.
- 05Adjuster on site
We meet the adjuster and answer their questions, so you don’t have to.
- 06Dry, then rebuild
Verified dry, then our own construction team rebuilds. Same company, same claim file.
Rated 4.9 on Google across 76 reviews. Customers name the people who showed up, Mike, JP and Tim among them, because the same crew sees the job through.
Read all reviewsA pipe burst in our attic at 1:30 AM… Mike answered my call immediately and walked us through the emergency steps. By morning he and JP had navigated ice-covered hills to reach our door.
Bear was the only one to answer the phone over the weekend. They handled my entire insurance claim with the adjuster all the way through.
A leaking shower led to mold and another company did the remediation. I wasn’t confident in their work and called Bear for a second opinion. My experience was stellar.
Water damage questions, answered straight.
How fast do you need to start?
Extraction should start the same day. Damp materials can start supporting mold within roughly 24 to 48 hours, and once that happens, the scope and the claim both change.
Will my insurance cover this?
Sudden and accidental water, like a burst pipe or failed supply line, is typically covered. Long-term seepage and maintenance issues typically aren’t. We document the loss either way, so the decision is made on evidence.
Do I have to use the company my insurer suggests?
No. You choose who works on your home.
How long does drying take?
Most homes dry in three to five days. We take readings daily and stop when the readings say it’s dry, not when the calendar does.
Can I stay in the house?
Usually, with clean water. Sewage or a large affected area often means staying elsewhere for a few days, which many policies cover under loss of use.
Do you do the repairs too?
Yes. Once the structure is verified dry, Bear’s own construction team rebuilds: drywall, flooring, cabinets and finishes. No hand-off to another contractor.
24/7 across Northwest Arkansas.
On-site within the hour in most cases. Based in Bentonville, with crews across Benton and Washington counties.
Every water damage service.
Water RemovalCommercial-duty pumps and vacuums extract water fast to limit the damage.Structural DryingAir movers, dehumidifiers and moisture meters pull water out of framing, subfloor and drywall.Water Damage RepairsExpert assessment, thorough restoration and full documentation.Flood Damage CleanupDebris removal, drying and disinfection after a flood.Sewage CleanupSanitization, decontamination and structural restoration.After Water DamageWhat to do in the first hour: shut-offs, photos and when to call.Other damage types.
Fire Damage RestorationBoard-up, smoke and soot removal, structural repair and a full rebuild.
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Mold RemediationInspection, containment, removal and the repair that stops it coming back.
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Storm Damage RestorationTarping and board-up, roof and structural repair after wind, hail and tornadoes.
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Water in your home? Call Bear.
- A person answers, 24 hours a day
- On-site within the hour in most cases
- We work with your insurer and document everything
- Our own crew dries it and rebuilds it