Mold, Asbestos, Water Damage & Fire Damage Blog Posts

What Homeowners should know about Asbestos

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on August 08, 2014

What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a natural fibre material which was greatly used as a building material before the 1990’s. Today it is prohibited for use in Canada and in many parts of the world due to its immense health hazards. If your property was built before 1990 most likely you have Asbestos. It was greatly used as an insulator due to its good fire protection and...

Mold Removal Costs: How expensive can the procedures be?

Posted in Mold Removal, on July 28, 2014

Since it is necessary to remove the mold from the houses in order to maintain its durability, therefore one of the important aspects on which people need to be concerned is the remediation costs in regards to the removal of mold. Usually it is not a big problem for people living in comparatively small houses as they can remove the mold quite easily by investing a considerable amount of money on...

Usage of Sealant: Why You Shouldn’t Encapsulate Mold

Posted in Mold Removal, on July 22, 2014

In certain surfaces, such as the wooden ones, it seems impossible to remove mold or conduct any mold remediation procedure. Thus, in case you think that you can apply any of the mold removal products on your wooden surfaces, you should better rethink before you act. Since mold sealant is supposed to be a paint-like material, thereby sealing a mold infesting surface from which you cannot remove...

Professional Fire Restoration and Repair

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on July 16, 2014

Fire is one of the more complex issues that you may have to deal with. When smoke from a fire hits your home, you will find that it’s more than just a cosmetic issue. You could scrub all you want, but the truth of the matter is that you will need help with clearing up and repairing the damage that is caused by fire. There are several benefits that you will get when you hire us for...

Safe Asbestos Removal – Never Clean It Yourself

Posted in General, on July 11, 2014

Homeowners today are handy, and when it comes to changing out different elements in the home or around an office area, things can be simple at first glance. However, if you are in an older home or you’re working on an office area and you are exposed to asbestos, you could develop serious health issues. Exposure to this may not immediately showcase symptoms, but over time you may end up...

The Problem With Mold – Cleaning Up Toxicity

Posted in General, on July 11, 2014

The Problem With Mold – Cleaning Up Toxicity Leave a piece of food out and it will turn green or black, and you will need to throw it out. Mold associated with food is definitely gross, and is something that you will immediately see creep up on older food. However, there are other types of mold that you need to be careful about, especially those that are the result of water condensation, and...

Is your bathroom ventilation fan doing a good enough job preventing mold and bacteria growth

Posted in Mold Removal, on June 04, 2014

What are CFMs? Does your bathroom ventilation fan have enough of them to remove the moist air and prevent mold and moisture damages in your home? Find out here. What are CFMs? CFM stands for cubic feet per minute. It is used as a measure of the volume (amount) of air a fan can move in a minute. It is also commonly used as a mode of measurement in air conditioners, air compressors, air...

Types of Asbestos and Who Should Remove It

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on April 23, 2014

What Type of Asbestos Can Harm Me? Asbestos minerals are divided into two main groups - serpentines and amphiboles – based on their fibre structure. The amphibole group is generally regarded as more hazardous because of its greater tendency to become airborne and its greater persistence in the body. 1. Serpentines: Chrysotile: Is the most common type of asbestos used, and is...

What to Do in a Flood? Flooding in Toronto, Canada

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 11, 2014

Natural disasters can happen in a flash without any notice. Two great examples of this is High River, Alberta and Toronto, Ontario last year of the flash flooding and rising rivers. With major catastrophes getting any personal items out before they get destroyed is generally the first thought home owners have. Weather specialists and meteorologist have called for major flooding like what we had...

Mold growth in Toronto

Posted in Mold Removal, on April 09, 2014

Mold growth is most commonly known when a new water source gets into contact with organic material and is not treated immediately. The image below demonstrates the extreme cases of when any sort of water damage or flood occurs and is not treated immediately. Many believe that “environmental” or anti-microbial work is useless or consider it as a scam. The comment eliminate in any home...

What are common places to find asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 21, 2014

In reality, there is only one real way of finding out whether your home has asbestos or not is by testing. Homes built prior to 1980 are more likely have asbestos lurking around. It’s not definite that your home may, but it does increase the chances. The top five most common places for asbestos to be hiding are; Roofing and siding Pipes and ducts Ceiling tiles Floor coverings ...

Why use a professional when dealing with mould?

Posted in Mold Removal, on March 18, 2014

If you ask the guy at your local Home Depot, you’ll get one opinion. If you ask an accredited Indoor Air Quality Investigator, you’ll get another opinion. And if you search the Internet, you’ll get another 50 opinions. As consumers, the best we can do is to become well informed, with plenty of facts and figures to make educated decisions. Clearly, every situation presents its own set of...

Why does mold removal cost so much?

Posted in Mold Removal, on March 14, 2014

Our customer service representatives have been receiving a lot of questions as to why mold removal costs so much once they received their official estimate. Some expect that mold growth in their home can be easily cleaned by some cleaning product or hire their everyday handyman to cut some drywall out. However, going to the cheap and easy route may not be the best course of action. As many know,...

Preventing mould, or if its there, getting rid of it.

Posted in Mold Removal, on March 11, 2014

Water is key to the survival of mould. Without water, mould cannot start growing, let alone reproduce and spread. The most basic way to prevent mould is to control indoor moisture, dampness, and wetness. This includes leaky pipes or conduits; humidity and condensation; and general air circulation. Keeping the home, office or building clean and dry are important first steps. Water leaks, spills and...

The ABCs of Mould – what you need to know

Posted in Mold Removal, on March 04, 2014

In simple terms, mould is any fungus that grows on a moist surface (including food). For mould to grow and to thrive, three conditions must be present: moisture; a suitable surface; and ideal temperatures. A leaky pipe; a flooded area that was not properly cleaned up; and windowsills with higher-than-usual condensation are just perfect for mould to grow, breed and spread. It also not unusual for...

Tenant rights when dealing with mold

Posted in Mold Removal, on February 13, 2014

We have numerous of calls from tenants who done DIY mold inspections in Toronto have found some mold in their unit and want it removed. Some have great landlords who hire the right contractor to safely remove mold, but some have landlords who want to find the cheapest solution, and hire a handyman, painter or try and remove it themselves to save a dollar or two. Many landlords will also...

How Harmful is mold to my health?

Posted in Mold Removal, on February 10, 2014

The questions whether mold is harmful to pets as it is to humans is constantly asked. It is hard to say that mold is definitely harmful to pets. However, it does carry the same characteristics and results that it causes to humans. The signs of the symptoms can differ from animal to animal, which may make it more difficult to determine. It is highly recommended to keep all areas secluded from...

Canada’s Restoration Services London Ontario

Posted in Mold Removal, on February 07, 2014

Canada’s Restoration Services is pleased to announce our expansion into London Ontario as of February 1st 2014. The London location is strategically located to service the growing regional demand. Currently with five locations across Canada, serving the GTA, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton, we are excited to open our sixth location. This expansion will allow us to provide the high...

I See Mold On My Window Beds, What Should I Do?

Posted in Mold Removal, on September 02, 2013

The Moment mold reproduction settles down within your home and spreads out to other areas like your window beds you can't afford to do nothing about it. Now there are questions on your mind to consider. What do I do? Should I worry? Mold needs moisture to start developing and also digests anything it can grasp onto for their growing process. There are in fact molds which can develop and...

All About Dry Ice Blasting For Smoke Damage and Mold Removal

Posted in Mold Removal, on August 27, 2013

It can be a devastating event in your life when you discover that you have mold in your home. Another event that can be just as bad is that of smoke damage. Used to the process of taking care of these two issues was a pain in the rear and cost a small fortune. In recent years the use of dry ice blasting has made the entire process a lot more Eco-friendly and has even reduced the time needed as...

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