Vaughan - Trax Restoration

November 9, 2018
by sophia
Flooded Basement, Water Damage

5 ways to prepare for fall rains and avoid flooding

We are now in the middle of fall and the rains have started. We are also dealing with all the fallen foliage that can clog gutters and spouts and contribute to a house flood. Here are 5 ways to prepare for fall rains and ultimately protect your property from flooding. Clean Gutters & Downspouts. […]

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. […]

August 3, 2018
by sophia
Odor Removal

Why Choose to Hire a Professional Odor Removal Company?

Cigarette smoke leaves odors that are long lasting and stubborn to remove. Many property managers, homeowners, and landlords who need to remove cigarette smoke odors permanently and in the shortest time possible choose to hire professionals from qualified cigarette smoke removal companies for odor removal. They have the ability to provide complete smoke odor cleaning. […]

Tips to prevent mold growth in the summer

Mold loves moisture and heat! Summer’s warm temperatures create ideal conditions for most mold species to grow and thrive. But there are steps you can take to prevent mold growth in your home and basement. Tips to prevent mold Mold likes 25 degrees Celcius and above to grow so keep your central air conditioning […]

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 […]

What is black mold and how to detect it

As a homeowner, discovering mold growth is never good news, the worst news is discovering toxic black mold. Not all mold is toxic. One of your first concerns is to determine if the species of mold growing on your property is harmful to your and your family’s health. You can perform mold testing by buying […]

January 23, 2018
by sophia
Flooded Basement, Water Damage

Frozen and Burst Pipes and how to prevent them

It’s FREEZING outside! You may feel warm inside your house or business but your pipes are at risk of freezing. Worse yet, frozen pipes can crack and turn into burst pipes when they warm up, causing a flooded basement and on going water damage. When the water in your pipes freezes it turns to […]

Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program 2017

August 10, 2017
by sophia
Flooded Basement

Apply to Get up to 80% of Your Money Back on Basement Flooding Protection

With the increase of flash weather events like heavy rainstorms and snow melts the thought of your basement filling up with Toronto sewer water may leave you feeling noxious. Fortunately, the City of Toronto has created an opportunity for property owners to prevent sewer water backup and to benefit by a program that offers up […]

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