Flood Restoration - Flooded Basement Cleanup Toronto
Flooded Basement Cleanup and Flood Restoration
Welcome to Toronto #1 Basement Flooding Cleanup Specialists!
GTA Restoration Basement Flood Cleanup is fully certified in the area of property cleaning and restoration. Till now we have remediate damages of thousands of properties both residential and commercial and have restored them back to their prior state and condition. For carrying on the restoration work in the properties of the grater Toronto area, we have obtained a certification of Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) which is a standard setting non-profit organization providing certification to cleaning and restoration firms in this industry.
The main task of our restoration contractors is to provide excellent quality services to the properties so that the property owners get complete satisfaction and value of their invested money. People often neglect the need of getting damages restored a professional company due to the myth of huge investment. We would like to inform the people of the greater Toronto area that all our service are provided at affordable rates and are less as compared with other competitors.
We provide the following services:
Disaster Restoration, Fire and Water Damage Clean up, Carpet Cleaning, Commercial Cleaning, Duct Cleaning, Floor care, Mold Remediation, Pressure Washing, Post Construction Clean-up, Disaster Restoration, Demolition Service, Roof Repair, Electronics Restoration, Odor Removal
Quick Cleanup of Property after Flood
Floods cannot be controlled by any living organism. All you can do is to lessen its impact on your family and property by board up or if it has already created a mess, then to clean up the things as soon as possible. But do not try to attempt flood cleaning without taking prior knowledge of tips and tricks of how to do it. Here we are giving you some sequential steps with the help of which you can accomplish flood cleanup task by your own. So roll up your sleeves, wear rubber gloves and boots, safety goggles, respiratory mask and let’s get started.
One most common look of any property experienced flood damage is collection of water indoor. Remove as much water as you can by taking bucket and wiper. Removal of water is necessary to remove obstructs for continue other cleaning tasks.
With the help of shovel, remove mud and solid contaminates from the floor area and dispose them away from the property.
Prepare a mixture of 1 gallon of water and two tbsp of chlorine bleach. Dip a sponge in this mixture and clean the walls, floor, kitchen counters and shelves with it.
Move all the belongings stored in the flood damaged place like furniture, clothing, rugs, curtains and artwork to a safer, drier and unaffected place. Wipe them with clean cloth and turn on the fan so that their wet surfaces can dry.
Open up the windows and turn on the dehumidifiers so that the moisture from the air can be eliminated. If ceiling leakage is not a problem then turn on the fans so that wet areas can dry up.
If you observe and mold and mildew spores on the wall, floor or other surface, then scrub the surface with n abrasive sponge or scrape paper and disposed the residue in a plastic bag away from the house.
Disinfect that surface and dry to dry it as soon as possible so that the growth of fungi can be stopped.
Take up the picture of the damaged areas so that it can be presented as evidence in from of insurance company, if your property is insured.
Contact an electrician to check the electric system of your property and do not turn on any electronics before it is advised by an electrician to do so.
Wash your hands with antiseptic soap and warm water after cleaning.
Follow these simple steps and you will not require any expert supervision in the process. Although you can take help of your family member and friends in shifting of belongings and removal of water.
Natural Ways to Clean Carpet
Usage of chemical and bleach based cleaning solution to clean carpet every time may not be good for the texture and color of the fabric. Commercial cleaning solution contain caustic substances Today there are huge number of carpet cleaner and stain removing solutions are available in store which claims to be eco-friendly, but still why to invest so much money on them if you can get the cleaning work done without them as well. All you need is some basic items easily available at your household. Let’s see some specific situation where you can use these products.
Crayons & Glue: If you have kids in your home, them your carpet is likely to experience crayon and glue stains which can be very rigid to remove. To remove them, you can use an old toothbrush for the purpose of cleaning stains. Dip this brush in vinegar and scrub the stained area gently and in circular motion. The pungent properties of vinegar will remove the stain without hampering the color of the carpet. Sponge can also be used in place of brush to do this work.
Grease: Grease stains destroy the whole look of the carpet. To remove it, just sprinkle cornmeal on the stained area and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Then gently remove it by washing the stained area with the help of solution of vinegar and water.
Coffee and Chocolate: If your carpet has experienced a stain of coffee or chocolate then it too has a solution. If the stain is fresh, then try to blot it with blotting paper so that the excess can be soaked. Then prepare a mixture of 1 cup of vinegar and 2 cups of water. Mix it thoroughly. Dip a sponge in this mixture and gently scrub the stained area of the carpet with this sponge. Continue scrubbing till the stain gets lighten.
Mildew: This may form due to leaky roof, overfilled bathtub or presence of moisture. Mixture of half vinegar and half water is effective in killing mildew. Also to stop their formation you have to dry up the carpet surface by air drying technique.
Red Wine: If your carpet has experienced a red wine spillage then sprinkle a salt on the stained area and let it sit for 10 minutes. Brush off the salt from the surface and clean the area with the help of mixture of half vinegar and half water.
So try these remedial measures and get rid of stains that are destroying the look and charm of the carpet and place.
Flooded Basements—Water Removal and Damage Control
A flooded basement requires instant treatment and clean up. Do not hesitate and try to deal with the problem on your own, for we at Disaster Services are standing by to be by your side. With our lines open 24 hours, we are just a phone call away from sending out a team of certified agents to instantly begin assessing and addressing your flooded basement issue.
A flooded basement can lead to cracked flooring or walls, warped floors, ruined carpet, damage to your home’s foundation, and structural damage to your home. That is of course not including the damage that it can cause to your personal belongings and your cherished possessions. Worst of all though, a flooded basement can lead to mold.
Mold colonies begin forming in cool, dark and wet places. If the water is allowed to seep into any carpeting, behind a wall, or beneath your floor, there is a good chance mold will begin forming. The longer you wait before giving us a call to begin the proper and safe methods of removing the water and restoring your home, the more likely it is mold will develop, potentially putting you and your family at risk. Mold can cause serious medical problems including respiratory illness, bronchial infections and breathing issues.
With just one phone call Disaster Services can be by your side and restoring your house back to normal!
Flooded Basement Toronto – We are plumbers, located in the Greater Toronto Area, ON and we are no dig trenchless main sewer and water line repair experts. We have a large team of plumbers who are specialists in repairing moist, damp, wet or flooded basements, drain tile repairs and general plumbing troubleshooting, installations and repairs.
Problems can be caused by a leak or break in your main waterline, failure of the weeping tiles, blocked connection between your home and the water line system, can cause major problems with water getting into your basement or crawl space. With our plumbing expertise, our services are offered to all greater Toronto area residents.
So if you require help with your plumbing installations, leaking faucets, drains taps or wet, damp and flooded basements, we can assist you with all your plumbing problems.
Pipe Bursting is a technique for replacement of existing pipes. The existing pipe, once burst, becomes the guide path for the new pipe being installed. More
Your foundation drain tiles are one of the most important aspects of your homes residential drainage construction. But over the years, these tiles may get damaged. More
A wet or damp basement can be one of the most damaging and stressful events to happen in your home, causing inconvenience and costly repairs to be made. More
The best way to prevent major plumbing problems from happening in your home, is to have a qualified plumber perform a inspection of your plumbing system. More
We are trenchless – no dig- water and sewer pipe line replacement specialists. We can replace these lines in your home without having to dig up your garden, driveway, landscaping etc. See our Trenchless page.
This is when you call our office and have a licensed and qualified plumber in your house in no time and handle what ever plumbing difficulties you might have. On home repair or home renovations, it is even more essential to get the right plumbing company, and that’s us. So contact us today at: 416-800-0000 for any emergency, clogged toilet or drain, broken or damaged drain tiles, sewer or water line damage and various plumbing work.
Inside The Trenches: Are your sewer or water lines broken, clogged or damaged? We have the right solution for your problem.
Plumbing information and tips to help you with your plumbing system.
A damp, wet or flooded basement can be one of the most damaging and stressful events to happen in your home, causing inconvenience and costly repairs to be made. Homes in greater Toronto region should be protected from the constant damaging effects to buildings caused by excessive rainfalls. Leaky Basements Toronto provides you with the protection necessary to keep today’s basements dry in the long term, with proven air gap technology and best quality materials built-in.
Do you have problems with any of the following: Leaking Basements, Wall Cracks, Damp Crawlspaces, Leaking Cracks, Pipe Penetrations, Floor Cracks, Wet Basements, Drain Tile Problems, Drainage, Weeping tile, Storage Tanks, Window Wells Honeycombed Concrete
or Sump Pumps.
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can mean a number of problems including:
A. Finding a way to get rid of the water B. Your Carpets, walls, and belongings need to be dried and cleaned D. Some of your belongings and furniture might be damaged or destroyed E. You will need to find the reason of the leak or moisture and have it fixed
If you have these problems you’ve come to the right place because these drainage issues and more are our expertise!
You can’t go wrong with Flooded Basement Toronto’s long as rain continues to fall in the lower mainland! We service Vancouver, North and West Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Surrey, Richmond, New Westminster and Maple Ridge.
Our systems do not allow any water getting past the dimpled membrane to fall freely to the drain tile through the air gap section, keeping water away from your foundation and preventing hydrostatic water pressure against your walls.
This same air gap allows the foundation to “breathe” and makes your whole home healthier.
Quality builders use Flooded Basement Toronto’s on all their projects to ensure their home buyers enjoy dry leak free basements!
Call today to have a Certified Technician solve your problems.
Wet, Damp or Flooded Basement
A wet basement can be one of the most damaging and stressful events to happen in your home, causing inconvenience and costly repairs to be made. Homes in our Lower Mainland region should be protected from the constant damaging effects to buildings caused by excessive rainfalls, a leak or crack in your home’s basement walls, poor lot drainage, failure of the weeping tiles, blocked connection between your home and the main sewer/water line system, a back-up of wastewater in the sewer system, failure of a sump pump (in some areas).
Our company provides you with the protection necessary to keep today’s basements dry in the long term, with proven air gap technology and best quality materials built-in.
If so, then you’ve come to the right place because these drainage issues and more are our expertise!
You can’t go wrong with our services as long as rain continues to fall in the lower mainland!
Our systems do not allow any water getting past the dimpled membrane to fall freely to the drain tile through the air gap section, keeping water away from your foundation and preventing hydrostatic water pressure against your walls.
This same air gap allows the foundation to “breathe” and makes your whole home healthier.
Do you have a problem with your crawl space? Crawl Space
Quality builders use – Flooded Basement Surrey on all their projects to ensure their home buyers enjoy dry basements!
Call today to have a Certified Technician solve your problems.
Residential Plumbing
Flooded Basement Surrey are specialists in the repair and replacement of your homes plumbing system. We will replace your leaking faucets, taps, shower heads and toilet seals preventing any more leaks or floods in your home.. With over 25 years of experience you will be assured that your water line will be replaced by our licensed plumbers backed by our guarantee.
Flooded Basement Surrey are specialists in the repair and replacement of your homes plumbing system. We will replace your leaking faucets, taps, shower heads and toilet seals preventing any more leaks or floods in your home.. With over 25 years of experience you will be assured that your water line will be replaced by our licensed plumbers backed by our guarantee.
Flooded, Clogged Toilet?
Watching water rise to the top edge of a toilet bowl is disconcerting to say the least. But in most cases the water will stop running before overflowing. Many toilet bowls are designed in such a way that they will usually hold the entire contents of the tank without overflowing.
But that’s only IF the water level in the bowl was at its normal height before the toilet was flushed, and the ballcock and flapper are working properly and shut off when the tank is full.
Leaking Faucets, Drains or Taps?
The average house will be equipped with what are known as compression faucets. These get their name from the fact that a soft rubber or fiber washer inside of them is compressed down when you turn the handle, and blocks off the orifice or hole through which the water passes.
Continued use wears the washer away or distorts it so that it does not completely close the orifice, whereupon you have a dripping faucet or one that runs continuously.
Shower Damage?
Tired of that leaky, single stream shower head left over from the 1970s?
Shower heads can experience lime build-up that affects water flow, and older shower heads may not be up to current low-flow guidelines.
There may be a problem further down the line that is preventing proper pressure from reaching your shower pipes.
Our plumbing experts can repair your Bathroom Sinks, Kitchen Sinks, Laundry Tubs, Bath Tubs, Faucets, Taps, Showers, Sinks and Drains with a cost efficient and professional repair.
Call us and talk to our friendly staff and we will give you the best service in the industry. 25 years of experience and customer satisfaction.
Drain Tiles
Flooded Basement Surrey are specialists in the repair and replacement of your homes drain tiles. We will replace your drain tiles preventing any more leaks or floods in your home.. With over 25 years of experience you will be assured that your water line will be replaced by our licensed plumbers backed by our guarantee.
Blocked Drain Tiles?
Is your basement starting to get damp, wet or even flooded? It is possible your drain tiles that surround your house are damaged.
If you want a dry basement, you must have an adequate foundation drainage system.
If your drain tiles have separated at the joint, been shattered, bent, cracked or lost its slope, water will start to get into your basement. We have the solution to get your basement dry again.
Blocked Drain Tiles?
Is your basement getting damp. wet or even flooded? Drain Tiles can be in poor and deteriorated condition due to age of your home. Blockages, cracks or holes can be caused by debris in your drain tiles or even tree roots. tree roots.
Wet houses are linked to an increase in respiratory problems and the property value of your house may depreciate because the basement is prone to frequent flooding.
We can replace your drain tiles and guarantee top quality workmanship. We are available 24 hours should an emergency arise.
Drain Tile Definition: A drain tile is a porous pipe used for underground drainage. The pipe is typically plastic with small slits cut lengthwise into it. It is buried and surrounded by aggregate larger than the slits. The aggregate rocks prevent excessive soil from falling through the slits into the drain tile. With this arrangement, water in the surrounding soil above the weeping tile flows into the drain tile. The drain tile then drains into a storm sewer or a sump pump.
It is often used for water drainage near basement foundations to prevent flooding. It can be used in farmers’ fields to drain waterlogged fields. Such fields are called “tiled.” drain tiles can be used anywhere soil needs to be drained.
drain tiles are used for the opposite reason in the septic drain fields for septic tanks. Clarified sewage from the septic tank is fed into drain tiles buried shallowly in the drain field. The drain tile spreads the liquid throughout the drain field.
The drain tile is to be installed so that the top of the product is lower than the bottom of the interior concrete floor. The drain tile should be connected to a sump pit, located on the interior of the home. The ground water collected in the sump pit can then be removed by a sump pump. The exhausted water can be pumped a safe distance from the home by means of a flexible line or in some areas, into the city storm drains. Care should be taken not to create flooding conditions for adjoining properties.
Sewer Lines
Flooded Basement Surrey are specialists in the repair and replacement of your homes sewer lines. We will replace your line without having to dig a trench. With over 25 years of experience you will be assured that your water line will be replaced by our licensed plumbers without any damage caused to your homes gardens, yards, driveways etc.
Pipe Bursting is a technique for replacement of existing pipes. The existing pipe, once burst, becomes the guide path for the new pipe being installed.
This technique bursts the old pipe and in so doing displaces the fragmented old pipe into the surrounding soil. This creates a hole of roughly the same dimension as the original.
If a larger diameter pipe is to be installed a larger ‘expanding cone’ is used to increase the size of the hole. Once done, the new pipe is pushed or pulled into position.
Trenchless pipe replacement simply means there is no requirement to dig a trench in order to install / replace underground pipes.
The chief benefits of this system are time reductions, cost efficiency and minimal damage to landscaping. Please see our section on pipe replacement for benefits and more detailed information and examples.
A variation of this method is called ‘Pipe Slitting’ which breaks the pipe by longitudinal slitting.
Our Pipe Genie System is the finest system available to replace your sewer or water lines without digging a trench or disrupting your landscaping, sidewalks or driveway! Water Line Problems? View our Water Line Page
We use our own “Pipe Genie” Trenchless pipe replacement machines to replace your water line without having to dig a trench. This means no damages to your lawns, gardens, driveways etc. We dig just 2 holes. The first hole is where we place our machine which will pull the sewer line through. and we then pull the new water line that is placed at the second hole.
Water Lines can become damaged by:
Broken, cracked, clogged – damaged pipes due to shifting soil, frozen ground and sinkage.
Blockage – foreign object is restricting or prohibiting proper flow of the water line.
Corrosion – the water line has deteriorated causing collapses in the line and restricting or leaking lines.
Root infiltration – tree roots may have invaded your water line, damaging the line.
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing refers to techniques used to prevent water from entering the basement of a house or other building. Effective below ground waterproofing will include both drainage and sealers.
Waterproofing is needed anytime a structure is built at ground level or below ground. Waterproofing and drainage considerations are especially needed in cases where ground water is likely to build up in the soil and raise the water table. This higher water table causes hydrostatic pressure to be exerted underneath basement floors and against basement walls.
Hydrostatic pressure forces water in through cracks in foundation walls, through openings caused by expansion and contraction of the footing-foundation wall joint and up through floor cracks. Hydrostatic pressure can cause major structural damage to foundation walls and is likely to contribute to mold, decay and other moisture related problems.
In poured concrete foundations, cracks and pipe penetrations are the most common entry points for seepage. These openings can be readily sealed from the interior. Epoxies or urethanes are pressure injected into the openings, penetrating the foundation through to the exterior, thereby cutting of the path of the seepage. These repairs will last for a long time. Many contractors provide 10 year to lifetime warranties on these repairs.
In masonry foundations, interior sealers will not provide permanent protection from water infiltration where hydrostatic pressure is present. Interior sealers are good for preventing high atmospheric humidity inside the basement, from absorbing into the porous masonry and to prevent spalling.
Spalling is a condition where constant high humidity or moisture break down masonry surfaces causing deterioration and shedding of the concrete surfaces.
When the foundation is constructed of concrete blocks, an interior drain tile system, described below, can capture the water entering the block system and drain the water into a sump. Typically, weep holes are drilled into the lowest course of block, allowing the drainage to occur. This system will provide a dry and moisture free basement for years to come.
Call today to have a Certified Technician solve your problems.
Trenchless Pipe Replacement
Pipe Bursting is a technique for replacement of existing pipes. The existing pipe, once burst, becomes the guide path for the new pipe being installed.
This technique bursts the old pipe and in so doing displaces the fragmented old pipe into the surrounding soil.
This creates a hole of roughly the same dimension as the original. If a larger diameter pipe is to be installed a larger ‘expanding cone’ is used to increase the size of the hole. Once done, the new pipe is pushed or pulled into position.
Sewer Line Repairs | Water Line Repairs
NON-DESTRUCTIVE PIPE REHABILITATION
A variation of this method is called ‘Pipe Slitting’ which breaks the pipe by longitudinal slitting.
Pipe bursting is popular in urban areas where congestion due to existing services sharing the same space under the surface is a problem. Bursting must be used very carefully where sub surface crowding could put other lines at risk due to the pressure of the bursting head. Contact us at: 1-800-506-6048
Complete Commercial Plumbing Services For Your Business.
We can help with all your commercial plumbing needs:
– SEWER & DRAIN: With emergency response teams available 24 hours, 7 days for all your drain needs. You can be sure of experienced solutions incorporating sewer camera diagnosis and high pressure drain cleaning.
– HOT WATER: With a range of hot water solutions, from fast commercial repairs to new installations of the latest manifold tankless hot water systems, that can scale up to all hot water requirements.
– HOT WATER: With a range of hot water solutions, from fast commercial repairs to new installations of the latest manifold tankless hot water systems, that can scale up to all hot water requirements.
– NEW INSTALLATIONS: For new water and sewer lines, and new or upgraded bathrooms.
– BACKFLOW PREVENTION: Help with your annual testing needs, all repairs and new installations.
– RESTAURANT SPECIALISTS: Experienced at meeting the commercial plumbing needs of food outlets.
– GREASE TRAP INTERCEPTORS: New installations and repairs to your grease trap interceptor.
– COMMERCIAL REPIPES: Upgrade your facility’s pipes to copper.
– NEW PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION: See our construction page here.
– GENERAL REPAIRS: All regular plumbing repairs and upgrades in your commercial environment.
– PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE: Customized programs to help prevent problems before they occur with preventative maintenance on your facility’s plumbing.
GTA Restoration offers local flood & water damage repair, mold removal/remediation, asbestos removal/abatement, fire/smoke damage repair services and much more.
