After the storm in Bear Creek: board-up, tarps, and drying

What storms do to Bear Creek properties

Bear Creek is inland from the Gulf, so wind and heavy rain are the main storm threats: lifted shingles, broken windows, and water through soffits and sliders. We tarp, board up, extract, and dry.

Bear Creek is a small unincorporated area between St. Petersburg and Gulfport. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 2,066 residents in Bear Creek. The median year of construction is about 1967, so a large share of the housing stock predates modern Florida Building Code wind and water standards. Older housing in Bear Creek often has aging supply lines, water heaters, and roofs that have been through several storms.

Our storm response

1. Tarp damaged roof sections to stop more water getting in.
2. Extract storm and flood water from floors and carpet.
3. Remove soaked drywall, insulation, and flooring that cannot be dried.
4. Dry the structure and log readings until they are normal.
5. Document wind damage and flood damage separately for your insurers.

Who pays, and who keeps the claim

Wind damage is usually a homeowners claim; rising water usually needs a flood policy. We document each source separately with photos, readings, and a written scope. You keep the claim; we are not a public adjuster.

Stay safe first

• Stay out of flood water; it can hide live wires and debris.
• Photograph damage inside and out before cleanup.
• Get documents, photos, and electronics out of the water.

What the Census says about Bear Creek housing

The Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey puts Bear Creek at about 2,066 residents. The median home in Bear Creek was built around 1967 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey); homes built before 2002 predate the statewide Florida Building Code and its stronger wind provisions. About 28% of units are in buildings with 10 or more units, so wind-driven rain gets in around sliders and windows on upper floors. About 16% of housing units in Bear Creek are mobile or manufactured homes, where manufactured homes are among the most wind-exposed structures in a storm.

Also in Bear Creek

• Water damage in Bear Creek: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
• Mold remediation in Bear Creek: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
• Fire and smoke in Bear Creek: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
• Emergency tarping in Bear Creek: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
• Commercial restoration in Bear Creek: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
• All services in Bear Creek

Neighboring communities

• South Pasadena storm damage
• Gulfport storm damage
• Treasure Island storm damage
• St. Pete Beach storm damage
• Pinellas County