Our Company
New Life Service Company is a general contractor specializing in restoring homes, personal possessions, and businesses damaged by fire, water, mold, storms, or any other unexpected event.
We have stand-alone departments specializing in Water Mitigation, Mold Remediation, Asbestos Abatement, Window Replacement, Interior and Exterior painting, remodeling and new construction.
Our goal is to provide the best service possible under any circumstance or event. We look to build "Raving Fans" throughout the repair process one client at a time. Call us directly at (707) 444-8222 or email us anytime and one of our service professionals will contact you.Staff Bios
General Manager: Eric Stockwell
20 years industry experience. Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) through American Indoor Air Quality Council (AIAQC). Certified Water Restoration Technician through Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Certified in fire and smoke restoration through IICRC. Well qualified in project management, estimating, human resources management, and all other phases of construction and restoration work.
"As a family man, a professional, and a people-person, I pride myself in my motivations to be an advocate for my customers, always empathetic regarding their situations and able to use my knowledge of the process to quickly and efficeintly restore both material and psychological aspects of their lives after unexpected events such as fires, floods, and storm damage. I'm honored to be of service to the community at large, and I'm proud to know that as a business we at New Life strive to fulfill these service-oriented goals."
Cleaning and Asbestos Manager: Ray DeSoto
A graduate of Humboldt State University, Ray's vast experience with cleaning and running businesses has served him well as head of New Life Service Company's cleaning and asbestos abatement divisions. He holds multiple certifications in cleaning and fire restoration from IICRC, certifications in Asbestos Abatement from Cal-Inc., and has received a great deal of training in other restoration-related areas. As a father of three young men and dedicated husband and man of faith, Ray brings an attitude of empathy and caring when helping homeowners recover from fire losses, and a strong sense of advocacy. Ray excels in responding rapidly with well qualified and equipped teams to assess, pack out, clean, store, and return a family's possessions after the tragedy of a fire. His vast knowledge of hazardous building materials also allows him to properly abate asbestos in your home and keep you feeling safe. Ray is a hard working man who is ready to help with your cleaning and asbestos needs.
Construction Manager: Norm Arbec
With over 25 years of construction experience in the commercial and residential trades, Norm has been with New Life Service for 7 years and is the driving force behind all our project scheduling and oversight. Norm brings the expertise and integrity to every building project to insure a high standard of building quality, code compliance, and to get the job done on time. Norm’s many hats include certification as an asbestos Supervisor, with additional certifications in Applied Structural Drying and Advanced Fire & Smoke Restoration, both from IICRC.
As a father of 6, Norm has lived and worked in the local community for most of his life. Whether it is working together with local contractors, working on the planning and design for a homeowner, or going to bat before the building dept., Norm knows the right person in the community to bring your project together.
Estimator & Project Manager: John Powell
John has only lived in the local community for 2 ½ years but he brings a varied and diverse set of skills to the New Life Service team.
With a background in construction, facilities management and computers, John brings a detailed and methodical approach to his estimates and the projects he manages. Father of two, John was quick to embrace the Humboldt county lifestyle and enjoys many outdoor activities.
Water Damage Manager: Matthew House
Matthew House is our Water Damage Manager. He carries certification from The Institute of Inspection, Training and Restoration in both Water Damage Restoration, and Applied Structural Drying. He has worked on, or managed, hundreds of wind, water, and fire damages, and brings the ability to run everything from small residential to large commercial jobs. This combination of training and experience is what you need to make sure that your loss runs smoothly and efficiently.
Matthew has lived in Humboldt County for over a decade, and is well accustomed to the sometimes inclement weather, and the serious damage that can occur, living on the North Coast. Prior to working for NLS, he lived in the Los Angeles area working on an emergency response ambulance. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his young daughter Angelena, and enjoying the outdoors running and hiking.
Robert Kagay: Project Manager/Field Supervisor
Robert and his wife Sandy are long time residents of Eureka. After enjoying success as a golf professional, Robert changed his focus and embarked on developing a career in the construction trade.
Over the past ten years, Robert became a highly skilled finish carpenter and drywall installer. One of Robert’s golf skills that serve him well now is the knack for seeing the ‘big picture of a construction project; which is a perfect compliment to his project management and supervisorial responsibilities.
The ease with which Robert works with our customers ensures that he, and the crews he supervises, always provide the highest customer service. Once you meet Robert, you’ll understand why he was chosen New Life Service “Employee of the Year” on more than one occasion.