Why is Your Basement Prone to Flooding?

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 26, 2022

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Warm weather is just around the corner, and with that comes summer rain and heavy downpours. While rain is often welcomed in the summer, it can be a nuisance for those who experience flooding in their basement. If your basement is victim to repeat flooding, you know that undergoing flooded basement repair and cleanup is an extensive process, especially without a trusted basement flood cleanup team...

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How to Dry Your Property After Flooding

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 25, 2022

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When it comes to experiencing flooding and water damage, there's a long list of reasons as to why it may have occurred, ranging from torrential downpours to sewage backup. Once you identify the water source and stop water from infiltrating your home, the next order of business is flood cleanup in Toronto. Conducting flooded basement cleanup as soon as possible ensures that the affected area is...

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Construction Defects That Lead to Water Damage

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 24, 2022

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Your home is a shelter. It’s primarily designed to keep the natural elements like wind, Earth, and water out, and enable comfort, warmth and safety indoors. While the concept is simple, many intricate construction elements keep water out of your property. When one of these is not up to par or defective, water can breach barriers and infiltrate, resulting in water damage cleanup. Identifying...

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Flood Cleanup Mistakes You Should Avoid

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 19, 2022

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Dealing with the aftermath of a flood in your home can be stressful. It’s not an easy situation to navigate. For those who have never dealt with a flood before, it’s easy to feel lost. If you’re not sure where to start, seek professional flood cleaning services immediately after the flooding. Without swift flood cleanup in Toronto, the already messy situation can worsen. The...

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The Most Common Causes of Home Flooding

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 07, 2022

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Flood restoration services are not only needed when rivers are overwhelmed by storm surges. Residential flood cleaning services are required frequently, and in many cases, the problem is even seasonal. If you're worried about your property being the target of water damage or floods this spring season, keep an eye out for common types of water damage in your home and call Canada's...

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How to Prevent Basement Flooding in the Spring

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on March 31, 2022

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Spring is well underway, which spells frequent rain and an influx of runoff water due to melted snow brought on by warm temperatures. All this water could be overwhelming for your home’s infrastructure. The risk of your basement flooding is a real threat that you should consider, especially if you have a lot of snow accumulation around your home. If you need flood restoration services in...

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What is Black Water Damage Restoration in Toronto

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on March 28, 2022

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Before beginning water damage restoration in Toronto, the leaks or backups are categorized into 3 different categories and classes: clean water, gray water and black water. Clean water, category one,  is the least dangerous form of water damage. While all water damage should be considered emergency water damage in Toronto, black water or category three, is the most severe of all the...

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What Your Ceiling Says About Water Damage Repair

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on March 23, 2022

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Spring has arrived in Toronto, and with that comes bouts of consistent and heavy rainfall. While rain is welcomed to help flowers bloom, too much rain can cause harm to your property. If you suspect that your property has fallen victim to water damage, there are telltale signs to look out for, especially in your ceiling. Look at what your ceiling may be telling you, like unusual spots, stains, or...

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Are Your Appliances the Reason You Need Water Damage Repair?

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

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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...

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Avoid These 3 Sump Pump Mistakes

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

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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...

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4 Problems You Can Find in Your Attic

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

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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...

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4 Reasons Why Water Damage in Edmonton Should Be Treated Immediately

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

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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...

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How to Control Moisture In Your Home

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

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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...

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How Water Damage can lead to Toxic Black Mold

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

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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...

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Steps to Take When Expecting a Flood

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

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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....

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Common Steps Homeowners Tend to Neglect After a Water Damage

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

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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...

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The Different Categories of Water Damage

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

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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...

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The Cost of a Sewer Backup Cleanup

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

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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...

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How to Prevent Water Damage

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

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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...

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Burst Pipe Repair Cost

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

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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: ...

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