Category: water damage
About Water Damage Restoration in Your Calgary Basement
2 May, 2017With basement flooding, regardless of the extent, it’s really important to find where the water is coming from, and why it’s entering the basement. In Calgary basements, like in most other cities across the nation, basement flooding is a realistic possibility for homeowners. In fact, insurance companies list basement floods as one of the top claims categories every year.
Water Damage - Emergency Measures to Take Until Professionals Come
19 June, 2016In emergency situations, immediate action is often the decisive key between managing the situation, or ending up with complete disasters. When it comes to water disasters, damage and bacteria growth begins within hours of a flood, so you need to take action right away. Calling in a professional is a smart choice, but while you wait for them to come to your rescue, there are emergency measures you can take care of to ensure the wellbeing of your health and safety within your home. When faced with water damage such as flooding that caused water to overflow and enter your property, don't panic, just follow the steps below.
What to Do When You Have a Water Leak At Your Business
21 March, 2016A water leak in a business space can have devastating consequences if it’s not handled properly. Water leaks create health and safety hazards for employees, clients and customers, and can create long-term damage affecting the integrity of the building. To reduce the risk of irreparable harm being done to the building, there a number of measures one can take when you have a water leak at your business. Let’s explore them.
What To Do In The Case Of A Water Damaged Ceiling
22 February, 2016A water-damaged ceiling could be the result of several things, many of which are beyond control. In a residential home (or commercial building), there may have been a broken plumbing pipe, a roof or attic leak, even a severe rainfall. But in every case, immediate action is required in order to ensure safety, health and comfort. In a worst-case scenario, a water-damaged ceiling can result in mold, especially when left unattended. Indeed, mold can infiltrate any ceiling surface, whether its mortar, drywall, or plaster. The idea is to get to the underlying source of water damage.
Is Water Damage Covered by Insurance?
13 January, 2016Water damage in your apartment or home could cause a huge headache. Water damage commonly occurs – especially in Canada – due to extreme weather. Anything from burst pipes, heating and ventilating issues, malfunctioning household appliances, or other weather-related triggers could be the source of water damage in your home. At Matrix Remediation, we understand the frustration and obstacles that homeowners or tenants can face when dealing with water damage in their living space. The good news is that in some cases, insurance policies will cover remediation of water damage. Here’s what you need to be aware of when it comes to insurance coverage on water damage.
The Importance of Timely Restoration in Water Damage
17 November, 2015There is really no upside to having water damage in your home, other than the fact that you may get to invest in some new hardwood flooring. As soon as your home is affected by water damage it is important, if not crucial, to respond to it right away. If water damage is ignored for an extended period of time, the amount of work required to fix the damage will escalate quickly. Here are some things homeowners should know when it comes to restoring water damage on a timely basis.
What To Do In Case Of Water Damage Or Flood Emergency?
22 October, 2015Floods are the most common types of natural disasters that occur in Canada. Because floods are not as extreme in nature as something like a hurricane or an earthquake, we often don’t consider floods that dangerous or damaging, but nothing could be farther from the truth. No matter the size of flood, whether it was simply after one heavy rainstorm or if it was a flood to the scale of Calgary’s Flood of 2013 or the Red River Flood of 1997, the results can be quite costly, stressful, and even dangerous. Water damage as a result of floods is also the most expensive form of property damage. For example, the aforementioned Calgary Flood of 2013 was estimated to cost around $6 billion when the cost of damage to infrastructure and the number of insurance claims placed was calculated. This made the Calgary Flood the most expensive natural disaster in Canadian history. So what can be done if you experience water damage or a flood emergency?
Water Damage Can Quickly Lead to Mold
22 September, 2015Probably one of the worst side effects of water damage is an infiltration of mold. Mold can start growing within 24 hours of water damage, and potentially create havoc – both on the structure of the home and on the health of occupants. And when mold is not properly remediated, even the best repairs can’t undo an imbedded infiltration. While there’s a lot that a homeowner can do right after water damage, the help of a professional restoration contractor is highly advised.
How to Deal With Water Damage in Your Home
10 September, 2015Water can cause damage. And water damage can be minor, major, or catastrophic. It can ruin your home’s structure; your furniture and electronics; and worse, your personal property. They key is to act quickly and to minimize damage - and that all depends on the volume of water and the time that the water has been sitting around. What’s most important to realize is that any water damage is serious – it demands a comprehensive and appropriate cleanup.
What To Do In Case Of A Flood
24 August, 2015In case of a flood, immediacy is key – so while it’s important to know what to do in case of a flood, it’s just as important to do it quickly (within the first 24 hours). Immediacy is critical because it will prevent additional damage from occurring. In addition, the better the initial cleanup, the better the flood restoration process. And regardless of the severity of the flood, there will be water damage restoration required – it’s only a question of how much.
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