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Customer satisfaction is our top priority. We work closely with our clients to make sure that their ideas come to life, and we keep communication lines open throughout the whole building process.
Water Damage Mitigation/Restoration:
Cost for restoration will depend on many factors and so vary greatly based on the severity of the water damage. We will perform an assessment of the water damage present to give a proper estimate. We will be sure to communicate with you clearly so you understand the process and cost involved.
Many homeowner insurance policies do provide some level of coverage in a water damage situation, but you will need to contact your agent for details about your policy. The source of the water damage is important when dealing with insurance. Some flooding related to weather events requires special insurance that is gained through the Federal and/or Provincial Insurance Programs.
When a water emergency occurs in your home or business, it’s only natural to want to take action immediately. Here are a few preliminary steps you can take before we arrive, but only attempt what you can do safely.
- Shut off the water source, if possible. If you’re not sure where the water is coming from, we’ll inspect and handle the situation as soon as we arrive.
- Remove excess water by mopping, blotting, or wiping. This could include flooring which has standing water on it. Do not use your household vacuum to remove water, since it could cause damage to the vacuum or be unsafe.
- Protect carpet, rugs, drapes, and upholstered items from further damage. Place aluminum foil or parchment paper between furniture and wet carpet or rugs. Remove books, magazines, or other colored items from carpets and rugs. Hang draperies up with coated hangers to avoid contact with wet floors. Remove pillows or cushions from wet upholstered items.
- Avoid using electric or electronic items that have come into contact with water. This may include items such as light fixtures, ceiling fans, televisions, or appliances. If there is a possibility that someone else on the property may turn on an electric item that has come in contact with water, consider turning off the power to individual circuits within the power distribution panel of the property.
Drying time will depend on the class and severity of water damage present. 3-5 days is average, but if flooding is severe or left for a while, it can take a few weeks.
If your loss has impacted your kitchen or bathrooms or bedrooms you should have coverage in your policy for hotel and meals. Please check with your insurance company or agent.
No, turning off the fans will delay drying, increase restoration cost, and possibly result in mold growth. Leaving the fans running will help speed the drying process and keep costs down.
Check your policy, some insurance companies have a different department that handles damaged personal effects that are not structural or attached to the house. We’ll assess your content to determine what items can be successfully restored.
Fire Damage Mitigation/Restoration:
There are several different services involved when a home or business is damaged by fire. Our technicians are trained to handle this complex process to get you back into your property as soon as possible.
- Mitigation – We’ll secure your property to prevent additional damage. Any entrance or access will be boarded up, debris removed, and general corrosion mitigation started in order to reduce the likelihood of further damage to surfaces. If water damage from firefighting efforts has occurred, we’ll work to remove water and begin the drying process.
- Structural Cleaning & Damaged Material Removal – Non-salvageable surfaces and materials will be carefully removed and disposed of. Smoke residues will be removed from salvageable walls, ceilings, and other structural components of the property.
- Contents Cleaning – Your personal property may need additional attention. Cleaning can take on-site or off-site, depending on the situation.
- Specialty Restoration Services – If there is anything that requires special attention (electronics, art, furniture refinishing), we’ll ensure a specialist is tasked to complete the work.
- Reconstruction –We may have to build back areas that were too damaged to restore.
We can remove the smell by air scrubbing with HEPA air scrubbers, removing all porous materials, cleaning with approved soot removing agents, dry chemical sponges, demolition and encapsulation of areas that are non-porous.
Check your policy or talk to your insurance agent to make sure you have coverage. With time, prices of materials and labor go up and we should make sure that our coverage is enough to cover a loss in today's market.
Yes, porous materials are not recommended to be left in place by the IICRC. Carpets need to be replaced if they are delaminated or damaged by fire, smoke, or soot. Smoke damages them even if they don't look charred.
Most likely, yes. Smoke and soot residues from a small fire, or even from a neighboring fire, can cause extensive damage to walls, ceilings and contents in a home. This residue will need to be professionally removed or damage and odor can worsen over time.
Water leftover from firefighting activities should be removed by professionals. Our technicians are specially trained in both fire and water removal, using specialized equipment, tools and products. Our experts can properly remove the water and dry the home so that no further damage is caused by the standing water, like mold.
Mold Remediation/Removal:
Certain types of mold species can start to grow within 24 to 72 hours.
Mold impacts everyone differently. There are thousands of mold species, and more than one is black. Some are harmless, some are allergens, and some are toxic. Depending on the species, prolonged exposure can make you sick and even kill you.
Water loss and mold are often covered separately, so you will need to check your policy.
You do have to get the mold tested to see the species. Testing will also help determine the source of mold growth, and help develop a protocol to remediate it if necessary.
Biohazard Cleanup:
Depends on the size of the impacted work area.ge is caused by the standing water, like mold.
After completion of the clean up process we test the areas with an ATP tester and we have certain thresholds that we have to meet to call the area clean until those thresholds are met we will have to keep cleaning.
Check your insurance policy and there are organizations that help out with trauma cleanups as well.
Storm Damage Mitigation/Restoration:
After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety: Is it safe to stay in the house? Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns. When in doubt, wait for the professionals. Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
Depends on size of scope and if scope grows with unforeseen damage that was not previously seen.
Insurance will cover most reconstruction that was caused by a water loss, fire, or natural disaster. please check with your insurance company or agent
Rebuild/Reconstruction:
Depends on size of scope and if scope grows with unforeseen damage that was not previously seen.
Insurance will cover most reconstruction that was caused by a water loss, fire, or natural disaster. please check with your insurance company or agent
It depends on the insurance company, but in many cases it is under one insurance claim.