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October 8, 2019
by sophia
Flooded Basement, Water Damage

Things you can 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. Things to do to prevent basement flooding: The first thing […]

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. […]

March 7, 2018
by sophia
Water Damage

Markham’s Flood Control Program

Since 2015 work has been underway to implement Markham’s FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM with its annual Storm-Water Fee. This is Markham’s citywide programme to improve its storm water drainage capacity to minimize basement and infrastructure flooding. The Storm-Water Fee of $47 per residential property and $28 per $100,000.00 of Current Value Assessment (CVA) is […]

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 […]

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 […]