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How to keep your home safe from fire water damage in Toronto wile going on vacation! 3 Steps you must do prior going on vacation! 3 Tips on how to keep your home safe from fire & water damage! The weather is finally starting to look a bit nicer here in Toronto and with summer just around the corner many of us will be taking advantage of the great weather by going on vacation. Here are a few tips on what you can do to help keep your home safe from fire and water damage while on vacation. Turn Off all the water supply lines: If you are going to be away from home for an extended period of time, we highly recommend turning off the main water supply. You don’t want to come home to an overflowing toilet or a burst pipe after a relaxing vacation. There are tons of different water related problems that can occur in your home that need to be dealt with as soon as possible in order to avoid serious damage. Many of these problems can be avoided by simply turning off the main water s
Carpet Water Damage in a Toronto Home Basement! How to deal with Water Damage Carpet from Toronto Flooding!  If you experience a basement flood or your home has water damage, it is likely that mold will begin to grow in the affected area because it becomes the ideal environment for mold. After a storm, broken pipe, or a leak the bacteria that are in the water will combine with the bacteria in the carpet which will create an environment perfect for mold.  When you first experience water damage to your carpet it is important that you act as soon as possible because the longer it takes for you to act, the smaller the chance of you being able to save the carpet. This is why we highly recommend that you have a certified team on site as soon as you notice any water damage in your home. Once you have a qualified team on site they can help you to restore your carpet and stop the mold growth. Our water damage restoration team will do everything possible in order to save your carpet! B
Mold Inspector performing a full Mold Inspection and Mold Test in Toronto a Property Mold Contamination may affect a child’s IQ & health. Performing a Mold Test & Inspection will protect your kids and the loved ones! Today’s parents make better choices for their children. Nowadays we have a greater understanding of how the environment, what goes in their kids food, the plastics, toys are made off, all can include contaminants or harmful chemicals that can be detrimental to both their children’s health and even their mental development. Organic foods, non GMO, natural clothing and natural house cleaning supplies are some of the choices parents make to protect their children’s health. But very few parents think about their home indoor air quality and how that affects their children every single day. With the aging real estate in Toronto, mold resulting from moisture and water damage, especially in spring due to the snow melt, has become an issue that SHOULD be checked.
How to prepare your home for heavy rain in Toronto How to prepare your home from heavy rain in Toronto? After a cold winter, it’s finally spring and although we probably won’t have to worry about snow for the next few months, rain is unavoidable. Flooded basements and water damage are incredibly common this season and preparing your home for the rain that is sure to come is very important. How to prepare your home for rain? In order to help you better survive the next few weeks we have compiled a list of things you should do to avoid water damage in your home. Following the few tips below will ensure that your house is ready for the rain and can end up saving you thousands of dollars. Check your caulking Check the caulking around your windows and doors to make sure that it isn’t cracked or chipped. If you notice any cracks or chips the caulking needs to be replaced. Look for dead branches Look in your backyard and front yard for any trees that might have dead branches t
How to Prevent Household Water Damage in Toronto Winter! Ice Damage can Cause Water Leak & Mold within 24-Hours! Spring has arrived and the snow has begun to slowly melt, while many of us look forward to this time of year it can also cause a lot of issues. You should be extra careful around this time of the year to make sure that no water is able to get through your roof or into your basement. Ice Damage Can Cause Water Leak and Mold within 24-Hours When the snow melts it will often find ways to get into your home. If you find yourself in a situation where water is getting into your home and you experience flooding or water damage you can check out our guide on what to do it your basement floods. In most cases during this time of the season basement leaks will occur slowly as the temperature begins to rise so you might not notice them straight away. If you notice any of your walls or floors are moist examine them for water damage. If you think you might be experiencing a
Prevent Water Damage Problems & Mold Growing in Toronto How can you prevent Mold Growth? Lots of people ask us how can they prevent mold from growing in their homes, although it isn't always easy it is definitely possible to help prevent mold from growing within your home. Below we have made a list of the top 3 things that you can do to stop mold and keep you and your family safe. 1. Find plumbing issues early and fix them Plumbing issues are one of the main factors contributing to mold growth. If you notice that you have a leaky pipe you should call a plumbing company to fix it as soon as you can. GTA Restoration offers plumbing services in Toronto & the GTA that can help you with this if required. Mold is attracted to moist areas and by not fixing a leak or any other problem you will be helping promote mold growth. GTA Restoration also offers a leak detection service utilizing non-destructive equipment, like thermal imaging and moisture meters. 2. Throw out any
Toronto Flood Restoration What do you need to do if your Basement Flooded? Call Toronto Flood Restoration asap! If you have a flooded basement or some water damage from a burst pipe the first thing you should do is turn off the water source if you have access to it. The next step is to call a plumber, GTA Restoration has emergency plumbers ready to assist you as soon as any problem arises. Call us as soon as you can so that we can help you, the faster that you call us the more damage we can prevent from happening. Our plumbers will take care of the problem but if there is a lot of damage or an area has been wet for over 24 hours it is likely that more work will be required. Even though your house might look dry in most cases it is not and not drying it can lead to many further problems such as mold and cause you more headaches than it should. The team at GTA Restoration has the equipment and expertise to completely dry any potentially wet areas. Leaving this areas wet will like