Mold, Asbestos, Water & Fire Damage Blog Posts

What is Black Mold Doing in Your Bathroom?

Posted in Mold Removal, on May 02, 2022

Summer in Toronto often comes with high humidity and warm temperatures, making homes vulnerable to mold outbreaks, especially in bathrooms. Bathrooms provide black mold spores with the excess humidity that attract mold spores, making the room the ideal place for black mold infestations. To keep bathroom mold growth at bay, look for early signs of mold growth, like dark patterns or an earthy...

Hazards of Delayed Water Damage Cleanup

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 28, 2022

Whether it’s a leaking pipe or a sewage backup, water damage can be sudden but sometimes it’s slow. As a result, it can be easy to push water damage cleanup to the back burner until you have time on your schedule. But waiting to solve your water damage woes can be hazardous, so it’s essential for water damage restoration in Toronto to occur as soon as possible. When it comes...

Does DIY Mold Removal Save Costs?

Posted in Mold Removal, on April 28, 2022

Large-scale mold outbreaks can sneak up on you, quickly becoming overwhelming for any homeowner. If you're looking for fast mold removal in Toronto or to save on mold removal costs, then a do-it-yourself approach could be appealing. However, depending on the type of mold, type of location and the extent of the problem, the DIY mold removal might cost you more in the long run. For the best mold...

Offset Mold Removal Costs with Ontario New Home Warranty

Posted in Mold Removal, on April 27, 2022

A mold outbreak can catch you off guard. While mold removal in Toronto can be affordable with the right remediation services, it's often not budgeted for when moving into a new home, which is already cost-intensive. On top of your home’s mortgage, there are also other fees that you have to worry about, such as moving costs, renovations, utility bills and more. How much you spend on mold...

Why is Your Basement Prone to Flooding?

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 26, 2022

Warm weather is just around the corner, and with that comes summer rain and heavy downpours. While rain is often welcomed in the summer, it can be a nuisance for those who experience flooding in their basement. If your basement is victim to repeat flooding, you know that undergoing flooded basement repair and cleanup is an extensive process, especially without a trusted basement flood cleanup team...

How to Dry Your Property After Flooding

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 25, 2022

When it comes to experiencing flooding and water damage, there's a long list of reasons as to why it may have occurred, ranging from torrential downpours to sewage backup. Once you identify the water source and stop water from infiltrating your home, the next order of business is flood cleanup in Toronto. Conducting flooded basement cleanup as soon as possible ensures that the affected area is...

Construction Defects That Lead to Water Damage

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 24, 2022

Your home is a shelter. It’s primarily designed to keep the natural elements like wind, Earth, and water out, and enable comfort, warmth and safety indoors. While the concept is simple, many intricate construction elements keep water out of your property. When one of these is not up to par or defective, water can breach barriers and infiltrate, resulting in water damage cleanup. Identifying...

Flood Cleanup Mistakes You Should Avoid

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 19, 2022

Dealing with the aftermath of a flood in your home can be stressful. It’s not an easy situation to navigate. For those who have never dealt with a flood before, it’s easy to feel lost. If you’re not sure where to start, seek professional flood cleaning services immediately after the flooding. Without swift flood cleanup in Toronto, the already messy situation can worsen. The...

Does Your Boiler Room Need Asbestos Testing in Mississauga?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on April 14, 2022

While the likelihood of encountering the mineral has reduced significantly since the 1980s, asbestos removal in Mississauga is still frequently required. Testing for asbestos continues to uncover the mineral lingering even in modern buildings, public, commercial, and residential. One room in your property that can benefit from asbestos testing in Mississauga is the boiler room, as high traces of...

The Most Common Causes of Home Flooding

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on April 07, 2022

Flood restoration services are not only needed when rivers are overwhelmed by storm surges. Residential flood cleaning services are required frequently, and in many cases, the problem is even seasonal. If you're worried about your property being the target of water damage or floods this spring season, keep an eye out for common types of water damage in your home and call Canada's...

What Factors Are Affecting Your Asbestos Removal Cost?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on April 04, 2022

Before you start a renovation to your property, big or small, or conduct maintenance, it may occur to you that there is a potential asbestos risk. Asbestos is a hazardous mineral that historically has been used in many construction materials. Before interfering with any possible asbestos-containing material, the safest course of action is asbestos removal. Because asbestos removal is most often...

What to Do When There is Mold in Your Insulation

Posted in Mold Removal, on April 01, 2022

Given the right conditions, many areas in our homes are prone to mold infestations, but attics may be the most commonly targeted space. Attics are humid, dark, and full of organic materials, like cellulose insulation, making them the ideal place for mold spores to settle and thrive. While you may not spend copious amounts of time in your attic, keep an eye, or nose, out for signs that you require...

How to Prevent Basement Flooding in the Spring

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on March 31, 2022

Spring is well underway, which spells frequent rain and an influx of runoff water due to melted snow brought on by warm temperatures. All this water could be overwhelming for your home’s infrastructure. The risk of your basement flooding is a real threat that you should consider, especially if you have a lot of snow accumulation around your home. If you need flood restoration services in...

3 Types of Asbestos Removal Operations in Ontario

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 29, 2022

When asbestos-containing materials are discovered on a property, there are 3 main approaches taken by professional asbestos abatement contractors to ensure that the process is safe, effective and efficient. Every step is strategically planned out, from asbestos testing through to asbestos removal. At Canada's Restoration Services, our team of asbestos abatement contractors follow industry best...

What is Black Water Damage Restoration in Toronto

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on March 28, 2022

Before beginning water damage restoration in Toronto, the leaks or backups are categorized into 3 different categories and classes: clean water, gray water and black water. Clean water, category one, is the least dangerous form of water damage. While all water damage should be considered emergency water damage in Toronto, black water or category three, is the most severe of all the...

How to Manage Asbestos Anxiety

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 25, 2022

Given the severe health conditions that can come with asbestos exposure, it's normal to be afraid of the mineral. But for some, the fear of asbestos exposure can become so intense that it can cause long-term anxiety. In most cases, the anxiety regarding asbestos can be managed with asbestos inspection services. Since in most cases it is the feeling of uncertainty that drives anxiety....

What Your Ceiling Says About Water Damage Repair

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on March 23, 2022

Spring has arrived in Toronto, and with that comes bouts of consistent and heavy rainfall. While rain is welcomed to help flowers bloom, too much rain can cause harm to your property. If you suspect that your property has fallen victim to water damage, there are telltale signs to look out for, especially in your ceiling. Look at what your ceiling may be telling you, like unusual spots, stains, or...

Which is Worse: Black Mold or Asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 22, 2022

Black mold or asbestos are two dangerous air contaminants that can affect any building and its occupants. What’s scary is that you may not be able to see it, but their presence can only be realized when experiencing several different symptoms. While asbestos is manually installed, mold is a natural invader. Both operate differently, but each presents its own set of unique and severe health...

Benefits of Mold Testing Services Before Selling Your Home

Posted in Mold Removal, on March 21, 2022

Putting your home up for sale is a big deal. To get the best value and make the best impression, you'll want to present an immaculate property. Unfortunately, when homeowners decide to sell a home, many don't realize that their property is contaminated with mold until much later in the selling process. Often it isn’t until prospective buyers notice infestations with the help of a...

How to Pick the Right Mold Removal Services in Ottawa

Posted in Mold Removal, on March 18, 2022

Realizing that your property is victim to a full-blown mold outbreak can be overwhelming and a little bit disorienting. Contacting a professional mold remediation company is the best response. Technicians from Canada’s Restoration Services will guide you from inspections and mold testing in Ottawa to mold removal and cleanup. With professional insight, and a fast mold removal in Ottawa, you...

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