Category: <span>sewer backup</span>

September 29, 2018
by sophia
sewer backup, Water Damage

Why sewer backup happens and what steps to take if one occurs

When the fall rains come Trax Restoration gets an influx of calls for sewer backup cleanups. A sewer backup will not only create damage to your home but it is also a threat to your family’s health. Sewage contains harmful bacteria and viruses and it can cause serious diseases like Hepatitis A and Tetanus. […]

April 20, 2018
by sophia
Flooded Basement, sewer backup

Vaughan’s Back-Water Valve Installation Subsidy Program

The municipality of Vaughan has developed the Back-water valve installation program to assist homeowners and protect them from basement flooding caused by surcharged sewers during storms and severe weather events. Installing a back-water valve can significantly reduce the risk of a flooded basement. What is a back-water valve? A back-water valve, also called a […]

October 10, 2017
by sophia
Flooded Basement, sewer backup, Water Damage

10 Tips to Prepare and Prevent Flood Damage

Make plans to prepare for heavy storm water from rain or snowmelt and prevent flooded basement and sewer backup drama in your life. One of the most important things you can do to protect your home and commercial business from flood damage is to clean your rain gutters at least once a year and […]