Things to do to protect your basement from flooding
Basement floods are becoming a common occurrence the last years in Toronto. Rising lake water levels in combination with flash floods are the main water damage causes in Toronto and although we cannot control weather phenomena, we can certainly prepare for future floods.
Summer Flash Floods and what your insurance covers
In May of 2019 Southern Ontario experienced intense rain which caused flash flooding and significant damage to property. Trax Restoration was assisting homeowners in Burlington, where it received two months’ worth of rain in a few hours. The water damage our water restoration crews encountered was devastating. Basements flooded up to the waist and concerns of structural integrity in many affected homes. Water levels continue to increase across Ontario and Toronto’s Ontario lake levels…
Risks of Hoarding and Hoarding Cleaning Interventions
Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with a hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. In many cases this results in hazardous health conditions, fire and safety risks. Hoarding may begin with the accumulation of belongings resulting in cramped living conditions that become impossible to clean and sanitize but the consequences do not end there. The…