Water Damage & Flood Blog Blog Posts

Are Your Appliances the Reason You Need Water Damage Repair?

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on February 11, 2022

Appliances in our home are necessary for our everyday lives to go smoothly; however, most of those essential appliances need water to run effectively. Unfortunately, this means that when your appliances go awry, not only will it cause disruption to your daily routine, but it also means that water damage repair will likely be required. For fast and effective water damage restoration, you can...

Avoid These 3 Sump Pump Mistakes

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on January 20, 2022

If you live in an area subject to high water levels, flooding, and sewage backup, a sump pump is a convenient addition to your home. Sump pumps help prevent flooding and the need for emergency water damage restoration. Essentially, sump pumps detect water and automatically funnel out excess water indoors through a discharge line that flows outside. Most of the time sump pumps are effective...

4 Problems You Can Find in Your Attic

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on November 18, 2021

When thinking about the comforts of home, the attic isn’t the first thing that pops into your mind; it’s quite often cold, blustery, ridden with cobwebs, and maybe even critters or contaminants. The absentee mindset in regards to attics can leave surprises as to what’s really up there. Upon inspection, many discover contaminants that require asbestos inspections, water damage...

4 Reasons Why Water Damage in Edmonton Should Be Treated Immediately

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on November 10, 2021

If you’ve gone through the unfortunate experience of water damage, you know it can be stressful, expensive, and result in some severe destruction to your home and personal belongings. There are many ways your home can experience water damage in Edmonton, from pipe leaks, deteriorating seals, or leaks from your roof; it can either happen over a long period of time or quite suddenly. However...

How to Control Moisture In Your Home

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on July 08, 2021

Edmonton is not known for its temperate, breezy, dry weather. In the summer, humidity is the norm, and winter brings snow regularly. When it comes to mold removal in Edmonton, it's essential to control humidity in your home, despite what's going on outside. If your home is vulnerable to water damage or increased humidity and moisture, there's a higher risk for mold infestation. While...

How Water Damage can lead to Toxic Black Mold

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on July 09, 2020

Different mold types are ever-present and form part of the environment. However, not all the molds species are safe, and one such is the toxic black mold. Mold growth can happen for many reasons and one such contributing reason is “water damage”. Mold Growth in the Home from Water Damage Includes Various Patterns: Flooding, making space damp Indoor humidity and damp...

Steps to Take When Expecting a Flood

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on September 03, 2019

Natural disasters can strike anywhere and while some may come as a surprise, most incidents come with a warning to help you prepare for the worst. When it comes to flooding in your home or neighborhood, you should take precautions to protect your property and prevent water from entering your premises in the first place. That being said, natural disasters can be extremely destructive to your home....

Common Steps Homeowners Tend to Neglect After a Water Damage

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on June 24, 2019

Water damage in Edmonton can easily escalate to a catastrophic disaster when immediate actions are not taken. In addition, the cost of cleanup and repair will continue to rise if the damages are not dealt with in a timely manner. When dealing with any kind of water damage, including from a burst pipe, sewer backup, leak, flood or sump pump failure, it is imperative for homeowners to take quick...

The Different Categories of Water Damage

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 29, 2019

There are various types of water damages that can occur in your commercial or residential property. Common causes of water damage include a burst pipe, water damage due to a natural disaster, roof leaks and foundation cracks. Many homeowners and business owners are unaware of the different categories of water damage. Understanding and identifying the type of water damage you are dealing with is...

The Cost of a Sewer Backup Cleanup

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 22, 2019

A sewer backup can cause extensive damage to your residential or commercial property and can be extremely unpleasant to deal with. A sewer backup is categorized as a type 3 water damage, which means that this type of water contains pathogenic agents that can cause serious harm if exposed or ingested. When dealing with a sewage backup, an immediate response is required from a professional water...

How to Prevent Water Damage

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 22, 2019

Water damages can leave your home or business in a horrendous condition. Water damages can destroy the foundation of your home and can cause damages to your furniture, appliances and upholstery. To make matters worse, if water damage is not effectively cleaned up 24-48 following the event, mold and mildew will begin to form. Preventing water damages during natural disasters can be uncontrollable...

Burst Pipe Repair Cost

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 19, 2019

Water damages are amongst the most common causes of homeowners’ insurance claims. A burst pipe is a common source of emergency water damage and can create destructive damage to your home or business. Once a burst pipe or frozen pipe is detected, a water damage restoration company must be contacted immediately to mitigate losses. A pipe can burst for many reasons including: ...

Is Sewer Backup Covered by Insurance?

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 13, 2019

Sewer backups can cause extensive damage to homes and businesses. Sewer backups are unpleasant and can occur at any time. A sewer backup must be immediately and effectively cleaned and repaired once the issue has been noticed in order to minimize damages. These damages can be difficult and expensive to repair, as most home owners and business owners do not budget for sewer backup damages....

Tips for Preventing Basement Floods

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on December 14, 2018

Many different factors can cause a flooded basement in Ottawa or a flooded basement cleanup in Toronto. If you’ve ever experienced water damage or a flood, you understand just how stressful dealing with flood damage can be including damaged furniture, frustration with planning and leaving the house, the feeling of being in an unsanitary home, etc. Apart from this, you also have to deal with...

Common Causes of Basement Flooding in Toronto

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on December 10, 2018

Basement flooding is one of the most common causes of water damage in homes and business properties. Left unaddressed, a flooded basement in Toronto can cost you thousands of dollars in damage. Many insurance companies do not cover all types of water damages. It is crucial to contact an emergency restoration company, such as Canada’s Restoration Services, who has 10+ years of experience and...

Cause and Effect: Water Damage Leading to Mold

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on August 14, 2015

If you have encountered water damage and are now restoring your house back to its pre-damaged condition, there is a good chance you should thoroughly inspect the affected surfaces, and the sooner the better (within 24-48 hours after occurrence of water damage). Watch out for the signs that indicate the presence of mold. Since the risk of mold after the incident is very high, be sure to properly...

Is Ice Damage Causing Water Damage and Mold?

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on March 16, 2015

During the harsh Toronto, Southern Ontario and Canadian winters in general, large amounts of snow may build up on your roof. As the winter comes to an end and springs weather pushing through, the snow becomes more of a hazard. During this period, temperatures fluctuate between warm and cold, which can begin the process of ice damming. The warm weather melts away the snow during the day,...

What Restoration Services are Covered By Insurance?

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on October 24, 2014

Having any sort of damage to your house can be stressful and costly. Understanding what insurance will and won’t cover can be make a huge difference. Additionally, determining whether putting a claim through is worth it. Depends on individual deductibles, how many claims one has made already. This all affects whether the insurance company will renew your policy or change your premiums. In...

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