Water out, your structure dried to IICRC S500 standard, and every moisture reading logged for your insurance carrier.
The inspection is free, and the owner gives you an ETA on the phone.
Who We Are
Kern Water Damage Restoration is an owner-operated water damage company. The owner, Caleb Owens, answers the phone and runs every job himself. We are based in Tehachapi and do most of our work in Bakersfield, where we are on site within 60 minutes, at any hour. We extract water, dry the structure, clean up sewage and remove mold in homes and businesses. We bill your insurance company directly. Call 661-912-6344.
Sudden water damage is usually covered in California. We bill your carrier directly and document the loss to the standard adjusters recognize, meaning the claim doesn't stall. What's covered
No. California law lets you pick your own restoration company. The list your carrier reads you is optional. How our billing works
Only what won't dry in place. We take moisture readings first and remove material when the readings say it can't be saved, not by default. What to expect
What We Do
From extraction through dry-out, every step documented for you from the first hour
Standing water removed in the first hour using commercial-grade extractors, available 24/7 to stop secondary damage before it starts
Your walls, floors, and cavities dried with industrial air movers and LGR dehumidifiers, monitored daily until your structure hits dry standard
Category 2 and 3 water handled correctly: containment, extraction, antimicrobial treatment, and full insurance documentation
If mold takes hold before your structure dries, we remove it: containment, removal of what can't be saved, and cleaning, documented for your carrier
Offices, retail, and multi-unit properties dried around your operating hours, with the documentation your carrier and your tenants both need
Why KWDR
Every loss gets assessed, extracted, and dried to S500 protocol, the standard your insurance carrier recognizes as correct work
Complete Encircle documentation on every loss: photos, moisture logs, and an IICRC S500 scope your insurance carrier recognizes as correct work
Day, night, weekend: water damage doesn't wait, and neither do we. Call now and get an ETA
You get a complete adjuster-ready package on every job: photos, moisture logs, equipment records, and a final dry report that cuts through disputes and speeds your insurance settlement
We run commercial air movers and dehumidifiers, and we read moisture daily until your structure hits dry standard
You talk directly to the owner on every job (not a franchise tech), and we stand behind every call we make
Reviews
"I can not say enough good things about Caleb, the business owner. After my home flooded he was my first contact in the “house flood” industry. He explained the process, dispatched a team and kept me informed and up to date on the progress with my insurance. He was EXTREMELY prompt in returning calls and answering the millions of questions I asked. He was kind and professional when I was freaking out. I know he has built a team that reflects his values of exceptional customer service, excellence in the work they provide and kindness as a rule. Highly recommend."
Kimberlee Kelly
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"Caleb is experienced and awesome. I loved working with him. He was helpful getting my grandmother's house dried out even though I hired him remotely."
Zak Martin
Posted on Google
"Caleb responded promptly, provided detailed information. Very satisfied with the service."
Steve Wells
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Where We Work
Based in Tehachapi. On site within 60 minutes in Bakersfield, at any hour.
Know Before You Call
What to do, what's covered, and what to expect, answered before you need it.
The sequence matters. What to do, what to avoid, and who to call first.
Common in Kern County. What the signs are, what's covered, and why same-day response matters.
Usually, when the water was sudden and accidental. What's covered, what's not, and what your adjuster needs.
They're treated as separate perils by your insurer. The difference determines whether your claim is paid.
Mitigation typically takes 3–5 days. What sets the timeline, and what happens each day.
It's the standard insurance carriers recognize. What the standard requires, and why it matters for your claim.
Clean water turns into Category 2 within 24 to 48 hours, and that changes what has to come out of your house. Call now for a free inspection and a 60-minute response across Bakersfield and Kern County.