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Will Homeowner’s Insurance Cover My Basement Leak?

Often, the first question that homeowner’s ask us here in Toronto is whether homeowners insurance will cover the cost of repairing their leaky basement. The second question is whether insurance will pay to replace their lost items or repair…
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Handbook for Reducing Basement Flooding [free pdf download]

The North East of the Americas have experienced a record number of storms this season, resulting in billions on property damage and loss of personal memories that can't be replaced.  Here in Toronto, while we experienced quite a bit of flooding,…
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How To Keep Your Basement From Flooding During a Power Outage

While widespread power outages are rare in Toronto, you do see smaller power outages affecting various neighborhoods from time to time.  If you have a leaky basement and rely on an interior waterproofing system and sump pump to keep water out,…
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What To Do When Your Basement Floods During a Rainstorm

One thing that every homeowner dreads is a flooded basement. During the spring in Toronto, along with rainy periods in the summer, we receive dozens of calls a month for basement flooding after it rains.  The homes in Toronto are old, many…

7 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Not Attempt DIY Flood Damage Repair

The aftermath of a flood can be devastating – the damage unimaginable. What can come as the biggest shock to most home owners is how quickly the flood waters come rushing into their home and the destruction it leaves in its wake. At times…