What Do I Do In A Water Damage Emergency?

The first thing you should do in a water damage emergency is call a professional immediately. Certified water damage restoration experts will be able to safely remove all the water and prevent secondary damage such as mold.

Does a Flooded Basement Cause Mold?

Yes basement flooding does cause mold if not treated or intervened with water damage restoration services.

Water & Flood Damage Repair in Markham

Canada’s Restoration Services provides 24/7 water damage restoration in Markham for residential, commercial, and industrial properties affected by floods, sewage backups, burst pipes, appliance leaks, storm damage, flooded basements, damaged walls, ceilings, floors, and structural drying needs. Serving Unionville, Cornell, Markville, Buttonville, Angus Glen, Berczy, Milliken, Cachet, Thornhill, and surrounding Markham communities, our IICRC-certified technicians respond within 45 minutes or less, provide ETA updates every 15 minutes, and perform water extraction, cleanup, drying, dehumidification, sanitation, and flood repair. As a BBB A+ rated, WSIB-certified, insured, HomeStars Best of the Best 2025 company trusted by Mike Holmes, CRS helps property owners reduce damage, prevent mould growth, and restore properties safely.

Water Damage/Sewage/Pipe Burst/Human Error

24/7 Emergency Dispatch - On Site within 45 Min or Less!

We will contact you every 15 minutes with an updated estimated time of arrival.

When unexpected damages occur Canada’s Restoration Services of Markham knows that you have enough to worry about, let us help you ease the process by doing what we do best – restoring your home.

· Free on-site inspections following water/sewage damages

· Water extraction

· Storage for salvaged possessions

· Pack-out services

· Disposal of affected material

· Drying of flooded areas

· Sanitizing of flooded areas

REACTION

The faster you call the faster we can prevent serious damage, including secondary damage, to your home or business.
Using a balance of science and expertise, our objective is to prepare an immediate assessment on the damage and present, to you, a detailed analysis of our findings. Thermal Imaging on every site helps determine what’s wet, how wet it is and what the next step is. Our team deals with all insurance companies and we will guide you through this process if needed.

FROM IDENTIFYING THE LEAK TO CONTAINMENT

In most cases the source of water damage is obvious, however on occasion the source is uncertain.
Our first goal is to identify the cause or source of the water damage and take the necessary actions to stop and repair it. Secondly, we gather and pump all excess water and/or sewage and salvage any contents and materials. Next, we will remove all unsalvageable contents, then test for contamination (especially important in sewage damage) and begin the sanitation process.

RESTORATION
We use only the latest in professional equipment to extract the water and dry out the premises.
Powerful dehumidifiers are strategically placed to provide high velocity air movement throughout the affected area. Once we have the premises completely dry and all infected materials are removed the restoration process will begin. Our focus is ensuring that mold will not grow as a result of the water damage. Our objective is to restore the water damaged area to its original condition guaranteeing that you, the customer, are completely satisfied with our work!

Canada Restoration Services of Markham is an Insurance Approved Vendor; we work with the all major insurance companies in Canada. If required we handle communications with insurance companies and invoice your insurance directly, so that you don’t have to trouble yourself with the process.

What Should I Watch Out For When The Snow Is Melting?

Every season brings its own concerns and hazards to a home. After bearing the harsh winter of temperatures significantly rising and dropping, home owners now must worry about the melting snow. Water damage is a major concern throughout the winter seasons due to pipes freezing and bursting. It is also an issue during the spring season due to the spring thaw and all the snow melting. Although you can never completely eliminate the chances of damages from happening, there are many steps that can be taken to help reduce the risk.

If you do notice any signs of water damage, it's important to take action right away. The sooner you address the issue, the less damage will be done. Call a professional restoration company like Canada's Restoration Services to help get your home back to normal.

Does Home Insurance Cover a Flooded Basement?

Most homeowners assume that their home insurance policy would provide adequate coverage for any flooding or water damage. Basement flooding due to a broken appliance, freezing pipe burst, and leaking water heater is generally covered under a policy. However, it helps to know that there are a few types of home flooding that are not included in a typical home insurance policy. Similarly, although homeowner’s insurance plans offer coverage for basement flooding in some circumstances, it mostly depends on the source of the damage.

How Long Does it Take to Repair and Restore My Home After Water Damage?

Flooding can be one of the biggest disasters that can fall on a homeowner, often causing extensive damage. In such a situation, most homeowners wonder how long it would take to fix and repair things. The experienced experts dealing with water damage restoration can tell you that there is no way to provide a general estimate because everyone’s situation is different. They can, however, assess your place based on the following:

Source of the water
The extent or scope of damage
The amount of work required to restore your house

Recent Reviews

I needed asbestos removed from my heating pipes and furnace. I called Canada's Restoration Services after reading their reviews online. Their price was the lowest by far. They were very professional and honest from the beginning. Jean Michel and his crew were terrific. I would highly recommend this company.

Elaine G.

We had a flood in our basement. I chose CRS by chance online. The manager we dealt with Paul was extremely helpful and compassionate. His crew were polite, clean and courteous. They did their job with no disruption to us and on our schedule. Paul was particularly helpful in that a lot of the damaged items were family heirlooms and needed special attention.I would recommend CRS, particularly Paul, to anyone. Thank you!

M. Makohoniuk

Finding Mold in our home was scary. I went online and found Canada's Restoration Services. They arrived the next day and conducted a free mold inspection. They put together a report that showed the extent of the remediation and a quotation. Thankfully, they safely got rid of all the mold. I would recommend this company to my friends and family.

William B.

I called Canada's Restoration Services once I noticed mould in my basement. I was a little bit frustrated because I didn't know what to do because I have never had this problem before. I was so impressed with how professional and trustworthy the company was. They were very honest and explained everything to me in detail, after they put together a report. The team got rid of the mold and put myself and my family at ease. Canada's Restoration Services was such a big help!

Catherine S.

After the disaster floods that happened in Montreal, I quickly called Canada's Restoration Services. I have used them before and loved how professional they were. They arrived at my house immediately and began extracting the water from my basement. My family and I were able to return to our normal lives without stressing. Thank you Canada's Restoration Services.

Rose D.

I had to get an asbestos test conducted in my attic before I sold my house. I called Canada's Restoration Services after reading their reviews online. I made the right decision, as they were very professional and honest from the beginning. I would recommend this company to my friends & family.

Lisa B.

We first used Canada’s Restoration Services (CRS) two years ago when we discovered a mold issue under our kitchen sink. I chose CRS for that job because of their many excellent reviews and I wanted a company experienced with mold. The spores are dangerous when released into the air, and we have a family of asthmatics. The mold had spread under the floor and down to the basement but the foreman, Jon Tarves and his team at CRS did a great job!

Jetta Claws

For many years I had a persistent leak in my home. I've had many companies take a look at the problem but none were able to target the source of the leak successfully. Canada's Restoration Services delivered their promises demonstrating their ability to identify my needs as a customer and prioritize my own health as well as my family's. Definitely recommend to anyone. They also provided exceptional customer service.

Gianluca Addante

There was asbestos in my house and Canada restoration services worked really hard to inspect my house and ensure that all the asbestos was gone. Very professional and knowledgeable individuals. Quick and reliable. Definitely recommend.

Merna Buni

We were very happy with the services we received from Canada Restoration Services from the time we met with the salesman to the workers and the finance department. Every question or concern we had was addressed quickly, professionally and accurately. Our home was treated with respect and kept clean throughout the process. Start and end dates were right on and our neighbors had absolutely no complaints whatsoever. We would absolutely recommend them. All the best to the team!"

Lucia Marcozzi