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The Different Categories of Water Damage

Posted in Water Damage, on April 29, 2019 By Admin

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 Water Damage, on April 22, 2019 By Admin

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 Water Damage, on April 22, 2019 By Admin

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 Water Damage, on April 19, 2019 By Admin

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 Water Damage, on April 13, 2019 By Admin

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 to Control Window Condensation to Eliminate Mold Growth

Posted in Mold Removal, on February 08, 2019 By Admin

Window condensation is a problem most Canadian homeowners face every turn of season. As outdoor temperatures slowly dip into winter levels, interior window surfaces start to sweat from condensation. While degrees of wetness do range from insignificant and negligible to downright damaging, it is important to understand how to keep your windows dry; otherwise, you could end up with stubborn mold...

The Hidden Dangers of Mold in Your Home

Posted in Mold Removal, on January 03, 2019 By Admin

With mold present in your home, you are exposing your family to serious health threats—especially when the problem is left unaddressed for a long period of time and the infestation has already reached alarming levels. The tricky thing about mold growth in the home is that it can happen right under your nose and go unnoticed until health damage is done. It is essential to have professional...

Tips for Preventing Basement Floods

Posted in Water Damage, on December 14, 2018 By Admin

Many different factors can cause a flooded basement in Ottawa or a flooded basement 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 the cost...

Common Causes of Basement Flooding in Toronto

Posted in Water Damage, on December 10, 2018 By Admin

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...

Understanding the Key Types of Mold Testing Methods

Posted in Mold Removal, on October 09, 2018 By Admin

Mold testing is the process of inspecting mold growth and taking air or surface samples to determine or confirm the presence of mold as well. Furthermore, it is utilized to identify the type of infestation at hand for the purpose of finding the right solutions for mold removal Toronto. Mold inspection Toronto services make use of a number of different mold testing methods, which can be categorized...

How Long Does Mold Removal Take?

Posted in Mold Removal, on September 05, 2018 By Admin

Mold remediation is a necessary step when mold infestation proves to be widespread throughout a property, to the point of endangering the occupants’ health and wellbeing. Mold removal services in Toronto are available to help you remedy the problem and prevent it from coming back. It is advisable to perform mold inspection in Toronto when you first suspect the presence of spores in your...

How Common Is Black Toxic Mold in Toronto

Posted in Mold Removal, on August 07, 2018 By Admin

If you live in Toronto or its surrounding areas then there is a very high chance that you have heard about black toxic mold and you may also have heard about many of the dangers that are associated with it. But, if you are like most residents of the city, you probably did not bother too much to find out about this kind of mold and the risks that it could pose to you and members of your family. As...

Mold Inspector vs. Home Inspector

Posted in Mold Removal, on May 14, 2018 By Admin

Home inspectors go into many homes during the year right prior to the sale. During this inspection they will normally look out for the standard signs of the condition of the home. This includes some the foundation, cracks, the condition of the roof, condition of the insulation, if there is any asbestos and or mold. However, many home inspectors are not certified in mold inspection nor have...

Safe Levels of Mold in a Home

Posted in Mold Removal, on May 14, 2018 By Admin

Questions such as “What’s a safe level of mold in my air” or “When do I know I have a mold problem?” come up numerously. The general public is not naturally experienced nor do their have a vast knowledge about mold in general. Companies such as ours, who are experts in mold removal, tend to have calls from property owners to have a general sense of how dangerous mold...

How Harmful is Mold to my Health?

Posted in Mold Removal, on May 12, 2018 By Admin

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...

Best Black Mold Removal Services

Posted in Mold Removal, on May 12, 2018 By Admin

Because storms and flooding do occur in Toronto, it is a great idea to know professionals who will be in a position to handle any mold problems which may occur thanks to the above stated weather conditions. As such, there is quite a number of Toronto based black mold removal services, which make sure that the situation has been contained as effectively as possible. Black mold can be...

How to Prevent the Growth of Mould in Your Home

Posted in Mold Removal, on April 26, 2018 By Admin

Your house may be infected with mould even if you do not see it or suspect it. The exposure to mould can cause skin and breathing issues, which can and should be easily prevented. The small spores of mould can be harmful to individuals with a weak immune system and those suffering from asthma. When they inhale this air, it directly impacts their lungs and leads to coughing. Direct contact...

5 Reasons to Hire Professionals for Asbestos Removal

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 10, 2018 By Admin

Asbestos is different from other construction material such as metal, wood, and cement. It can be both crumbly and bonded. Friable asbestos gets crushed by applying less pressure, while bonded materials need higher pressure to be destroyed. Regardless of the form of material, asbestos is easily agitated and airborne once it is powdered. Punching, hammering, and sawing will release asbestos dust in...

3 Foolproof Ways of Dealing with Mould

Posted in Mold Removal, on December 28, 2017 By Admin

The most common causes for the growth of mould on the walls of your house are humidity, condensation, and water leaks among others. Mould can severely damage your home by making it look and smell unpleasant. Mould can also cause serious health problems including various infections such as running nose, breathing problems, eyes irritation, skin rashes, allergy, etc. Before immediately bumping...

4 Reasons You Need to Opt for a Mould Inspection

Posted in Mold Removal, on September 07, 2017 By Admin

Mould develops in humid conditions whether it is because of the climate or poor hygiene. Mould spreads fast in the right environment and can spoil your walls, furniture, clothes, etc. easily. Moulds can damage your home by making its appearance and smell unpleasant and creates a bad atmosphere to live in. However, to avoid further damage, it is important to get rid of moulds as soon as possible. ...

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