Restoration Blog
How Fast Water Damage Leads to Mold Growth
A burst pipe, a leaking fridge supply line, or an overflowing toilet can affect your home in a matter of minutes. What many homeowners don’t realize is how quickly water damage can turn into mold growth. In just 24 to 48 hours, hidden water damage in walls, ceilings, and floors can create the perfect environment for mold to spread.
Oregon Asbestos Laws
If you’re planning a renovation, demolition, or even just some updates to an older property in Bend, Redmond, or Klamath Falls, understanding asbestos regulations in Oregon is a must. Mishandling asbestos isn’t just risky for your health, but it can also lead to costly delays, fines, and serious legal consequences.
How to Spot Hidden Water Damage in Your Home
Water damage is one of the most common, and expensive, issues homeowners face. While big problems like a burst pipe are easy to see, hidden water damage can develop slowly. It often starts as small leaks from plumbing issues, leaking pipes, or bad installation of appliances and fixtures.
How to Handle Sewage Backups Safely
A sewage backup is one of the most dangerous and unpleasant disasters a homeowner can face. Whether it’s coming from a clogged sewer line, a backup from the city sewer, or a basement sewage backup after heavy rain, it’s a serious health hazard that requires immediate attention.
Pink October 2025 – Giving Back to Our Community
October is a month of awareness, hope, and action. At Central Oregon Disaster Restoration (CODR), we believe in using this time to lift up members of our community
who are facing one of life’s toughest battles: breast cancer.
What to Do Immediately After Your Toilet Floods
Knowing what to do after your toilet floods can help minimize damage and protect your home. Here’s a simple guide with bathroom flood emergency steps you should follow right away—plus why calling professionals like Central Oregon Disaster Restoration is the safest move for long-term results.
Oregon Asbestos Abatement Guide
In this guide, we’ll walk you through a simple, step-by-step overview of how asbestos removal works. Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, or property manager, understanding this process is key to protecting your space—and the people in it.
Asbestos in Oregon Commercial Buildings
Asbestos continues to be a major health risk in many older commercial buildings across the United States, including Oregon. For building owners and managers, understanding how to deal with asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is critical for safety and legal compliance.
Standing Together Through the Flat Fire in Sisters Oregon
The Flat Fire near Sisters, OR has left lasting challenges for our community. Even after the flames are contained, the effects of smoke damage, water damage from firefighting, and hidden fire damage can linger. At Central Oregon Disaster Restoration, we specialize in helping families and businesses recover with professional fire and smoke damage restoration in Sisters OR and across Central Oregon.
Mapleton School District Asbestos Removal
When the Mapleton School District needed asbestos safely removed before a major school renovation, Central Oregon Disaster Restoration answered the call. Battling road closures, record-breaking rainfall, and challenging on-site conditions, our crew removed over 120 cubic yards of asbestos-containing material — following strict safety and DEQ regulations every step of the way.
Continuing Education for Insurance Agents – October 10th
Looking to earn continuing education credits and stay ahead of the curve in your industry? Join us on Friday, October 10th for a full day of engaging, relevant, and future-focused CE courses tailored specifically for industry trends.
Toilet Overflow Water Damage? Here’s What You Can Do
A toilet overflow can go from annoying to serious in just a few minutes. One flush, and suddenly water is pouring onto your bathroom floor, or worse, into other rooms and even under walls.