Sewage and Water Damage Clean Up Service

Flood Restoration and Water Damage Ottawa

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Renovco Ottawa is the Water Damage Experts serving the local Ottawa area in the event of flood damage, sewage reservation, or flooding. We are IICRC certified and have experienced teams deployed throughout the region who can respond quickly to any water or flood damage situation usually within an hour.

Our Ottawa Water Damage team can handle the initial flood damage cleaning, complete disinfection in case of sewer reservation, complete structural drying, and we provide packaging services for your valuables during restoration services and healing that take place in thy house.

We recognize that rapid arrival on-site is essential to minimize water damage caused by water leaks, floods, or sewage. The longer the situation subsides, the more secondary damage can occur, especially mold and bacterial growth.

Water Damage Restoration in Ottawa

With water and flood damage, the longer you wait to have healing, the more secondary damage will occur. Repair costs increase and more time will be needed to rebuild the area to be removed and treated.

Flood damage, high humidity, and humidity can compromise the structural integrity of your home or business. May weaken your floors, ceilings, and walls. Our Ottawa Water Injury Physicians are IICRC certified and work with all major Insurance Carriers in Canada. Our job is to assess the damage and restore flood and flood damage to your home or business.

Ottawa Water Damage will help you with:

  • Water extraction
  • Flood and water damage assessment
  • Removal, softening, and restoration of mold
  • Drying and Structural Dehumidification
  • Deodorizing the house
  • Removal of Property
  • Content Loss Documentation
  • Packaging Services
  • Direct Insurance Billing

Secondary damage due to water intrusion:

Mold is very typical when a home or business has had water damage. If flood damage is not corrected quickly enough or is done improperly, mold growth will certainly be the result.

Ottawa Water Damage Experts – Renovco Ottawa is not only a leading restorer of water damage, we are IICRC certified to remove and restore mold and microbial growth that has occurred. We follow and exceed all industry guidelines for both mold prevention and removal.

Our team of experts will visit your home or business for a professional mold inspection to help discover the source of water or high humidity infiltration. We use the latest technology which includes thermal imaging to find the source and location of the water flow. Using the latest and most up-to-date equipment, it can be detected even if it is not visible to the naked eye.

If abnormal fungal ecology is found to be present, we will make a recovery plan to turn your home into a safe and healthy living environment.

Mold removal process:

Assessment – Your home or property has been properly tested and evaluated to create a work area that will be effective and compliant with IICRC S520 Standards

Placement of critical barriers and negative air – All affected areas should be restrained and placed under negative air pressure to ensure that mold spores cannot spread.

Removal of Mold-Affected Materials-Once contained, all damaged and affected mold materials are removed and sealed in bags that are industrial forces, to prevent cross-contamination of your home or property.

Rebuild / Reconstruction – Once all the materials and mold have been removed and the area has been cleaned, disinfected, and passed a cleaning test, we can offer our reconstruction services to bring the damaged area back to its original condition or if you wish can be an opportunity to renew. Either way, Renovco Ottawa is your company!

If you are in the middle of a water damage situation or have any signs of flood damage, do not wait to call! We offer a free inspection and can provide a work and action plan to correct the problem in question.

If you need immediate action, contact us and we can arrive within an hour! Our water and flood damage team can remove affected and damaged materials and extract water. Structural drying can occur immediately and mitigate or even eliminate any secondary damage that may occur.

How do bathroom renovation work?

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Every renovation starts with deciding either your design or your budget. One of the two will set the tone for kickstarting the design process for your modernization. 

Renovation Case: Prioritizing Design – I

If you are prioritizing design, and you have an initial concept in mind, you may choose to engage an interior designer. An interior designer will help fill in the blanks, finalize the details, create your renovation plans, and 3D mockups until you are 100% satisfied with the design. Once this has been completed, your renovation contractor will be able to generate a budget based on the interior design plans for your renovation. In this case, you will get your dream bathroom and the project budget will be determined once you know you’re getting exactly what you want. 

Priority design – II

If your main priority is design, but you do not yet know what you want, it is best to meet for an initial consultation with your renovation contractor. Your renovation contractor will be able to provide some design inspiration and project portfolio images to help give you some initial ideas. Your contractor can also guide you through different styles to help you come up with ideas. There are a variety of style choices when it comes to the bathroom. You can go with a traditional, modern, contemporary style, farmhouse, rustic or transient. This will depend on your personal taste and other spaces in your home.

Once a style and concept are defined, your contractor will work to provide you with a list of choices for each element in your bathroom. Once you have selected your desired specifications for your vanity, countertops, mirrors, bathtub/shower, sink, faucet, toilet, tiles, etc., your contractor will be able to provide you with a budget for your project.

Renovation Case: Priority budgeting

If your project budget is your top priority, it is best to discuss this with your contractor in advance. A major bathroom renovation for a 5 ‘x 10’ bathroom in Ottawa costs about $ 10,000. This includes complete removal and replacement of the entire bathroom. Costs increase if the bathroom is larger, the orientation needs to be changed or if higher specifications are chosen. Knowing your target budget and desired bathroom style, your renovation company will provide you with a selection of items that can be used for your renovation while staying within your desired budget. Renewing on a budget does not mean that the final product will not look very good. A good contractor has the resources and contacts to be able to provide an excellent toilet to meet any reasonable budget

No matter which of the above may be your issue, at Renovco, we believe in doing what it takes to deliver great projects efficiently, cost-effectively, and cost-effectively. Whether a complex design or a tight budget is your top priority we guarantee your new bathroom will exceed your expectations. If you are thinking of renovating your bathroom or looking for a renovation company in Ottawa to help you with your next renovation, do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation. You can also book an online consultation on our contact page.

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6 Critical Post-Renovation Follow-Up Mistakes

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#1 Not knowing what fire insurance policy actually covers

A fire insurance policy covers homeowners for losses or fire damage to structural property. Fire insurance is mandatory for HDB with HDB loans (starting from or after September 1, 1994) and private properties brought in bank mortgages. The fire insurance policy does not cover the contents of the house (such as furniture, renovations, and personal belongings) on your property and also, does NOT cover fire damage if you or one of the occupants of the house is the initiator of the fire. During such an unfortunate situation, you may be held liable for damages caused to your neighbors or their property as well.

#2 Failure to obtain additional home contents insurance for complete protection against damage

Extending protection beyond fire insurance is a must, especially if you have invested so much in renovating and furnishing your home. The good news is that you will be able to purchase a separate home content insurance policy from an insurer of your choice! You should compare the list of general insurers and their costs on the popular MoneySmart home insurance comparison portal before making a choice.

#3 Do not consolidate and inventory your home contents

Before purchasing a particular home content insurance policy, you need to know the total value of your home content *. Since you would probably have bought new appliances or home furnishings once you settled in, tracing the list of home contents and value on an excel sheet is the easiest way. Since this list will grow over time, you should keep and keep a copy in Google Drive for easy access.

#4 Failure to register and claim guarantees

Most home appliances, electronics, and computer peripherals come with a warranty. After registering them, consolidate them with warranty dates, along with contact numbers and emails on the excel sheet to save the warranty expiration dates. Since renovating your home is also covered by a warranty period, it should also be tracked together on the same list. Doing your due diligence to seek a warranty when needed will save you a lot of time, effort, and money on the road.

#5 Do not review if home renovation assumptions are valid

During the renovation phase, there is a list of assumptions you have made that have influenced the design and outcome of the home renovation. To find out if the assumptions made are really valid, you should do a quick collection and review with your renovation professionals after you have moved on for 3-6 months, to determine that your interior design is the right lifestyle for you and your family. One of the most common assumptions is that the shed set aside and the type of luminaires used is family-friendly and that the materials chosen need minimal maintenance. If you find a significant gap between perceived and current requirements, you should discuss with your renovation professional the extra work/replacement of subsequent renovations where necessary. Since your professional and renovation team are already familiar with you and your property, it will be much easier for them to work on additional improvement jobs.

#6 Do not record mistakes and knowledge of home renovation

It is likely that you will also undergo some home renovation projects during your lifetime and avoiding costly renovation mistakes will save you a lot of headaches and money. Therefore, making a mental note of the mistakes made or the knowledge gained during the renovation trip may not be enough. This is because you could have forgotten most of them by the time you start your next renovation project, years later. Who knows, this may be the most valuable knowledge you can pass on to your children!

 

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How to start a renovation planning

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We believe that open and honest communication is a vital part of building a successful project. During the initial stages of consulting and planning our projects, we provide our clients with all the necessary information about the various options and methodologies to allow them to make the right decisions for them.

Renovation Process

Here are some simple steps that are part of any home remodeling process:

• Planning

Planning involves planning every aspect of the renovation, from budgeting to deciding on a trusted contractor, and so on. Planning is the most important element of any construction project. Diligent planning will not only prevent mistakes and save you money in the long run, but will also ensure that the finished product meets your needs, expectations, and vision.

• Breakdown

This step involves demolishing and disposing of existing parts of your home that will be replaced as part of your renovation project. A good contractor will take the necessary measures to recycle or reuse as many of the items to be destroyed. Non-recyclers should be disposed of properly in a storage environment.

• Framing

Any wall that will be moved, erased, or added is taken care of during this phase. Whether it is a residential project with a wooden frame for a family or a steel frame in a concrete building or a commercial space, the framing must be completed in order to achieve the desired, final floor plan.

• HVAC, Electric and Hydraulic

Also referred to as “M&E”, this process includes everything required to be completed within walls, floors, and ceiling space to ensure that a functional electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation infrastructure is in place.

• Isolation

Once all the intervention is completed, sufficient insulation must be installed to achieve the required noise insulation, separation from the fire and to meet the requirements of the envelope (on the outer walls).

• Drywall

Once all the infrastructure inside the walls is finished and the insulation is in place, it is time to close the walls and prepare them for painting and finishing.

• Painting

Once the gypsum board has been glued, sanded, and sanded, it is time to paint the drywall, before applying the paint finishing layers.

• Milling and fixing works

This step involves installing cabinets, countertops, electrical and mechanical appliances including bathtubs, showers, toilets, sinks, faucets, lights, plugs, switches, etc.

• Floor

The flooring is generally completed by the end of the project to avoid scratches or damage to the floors.

• Finishing carpentry

Finished carpentry refers to the installation of doors, fittings, hinges, cladding, planks, and sills.

When planning a renovation, it is important to consider the following questions:

What are my renewal goals, requirements, and expectations?

It is important to set your renewal goals before starting any project. Whether you are simply looking to remodel by refreshing an old kitchen or bathroom, or whether you are aiming to get a better function from your home by adding, deleting or changing your plan, it is important to start the process with a clear goal in mind. mind. Vitals are essential to differentiate between your requirements and pleasant things and to communicate clearly and effectively with your renovation contractor.

What is my budget?

Another important step is determining your initial budget. This will help you and your contractor determine if your renovation is feasible within your desired budget and if there are any items on and over that you can focus on with the extra budget.

Will I need a renovation permit?

It depends. In general, a remodel, such as a bathroom or kitchen where the location of appliances and equipment remains unchanged, you may not need permission. However, permits are required almost every time a renovation is made, as, unlike remodeling, renovations tend to change the layout or floor plan, which usually requires a building permit.

Contact us

Our team of expert stylists and project managers is available for all your renovation and construction needs. If you are looking for a renovation contractor in Ottawa to discuss how you can increase the value and functionality of your home, you can contact us at any time for a free consultation. We offer design and construction expertise, bringing your project from concept to delivery.

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What to Do After a Fire at Your Company

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A fire has just hit your company and is definitely one of the most dramatic moments in the life of any business owner. The flames have been extinguished and the smoke has already dissipated, but now what?

No one expects a catastrophe, though there are ways to prevent further damage when that happens. The important thing is not to let the fire damage your business due to loss of productivity and revenue.

A fire in your workplace is a horrible event, but it does not mean the end of your company. This may even mean a chance to update some procedures and improve security standards. It is important to stay calm and follow some basic steps immediately after the incident.

1. Document the damage

The moment the fire department says it is safe to enter the building, start documenting and gathering information about the damage. A building that experiences a fire is often a chaotic scene, but you will need to avoid mistakes in the processes that follow – especially with your insurance company.

Start by collecting all the disaster-related bills and expenses. Create a file and keep full records of all phone calls, budgets, and reconstruction decisions. Do not sign or approve anything at the moment.

Take lots of pictures of the damage, from all sides and in detail. Be sure to photograph furniture, machinery, and any equipment touched by the flames before removing them from the building. A complete inventory of damaged material is important when the insurance company enters the scene.

2. Secure the scene

With the help of local authorities, make sure the scene is stable and safe. Empty and half-destroyed buildings are sometimes considered abandoned and targeted by thieves and vandals. Police can help for a while, but it may be needed to provide private security if valuable assets are still in place.

You can also restrict the entrance by closing all possible outside entrances with planks or bricks, such as broken windows, broken doors, or partially collapsed walls. Tarps are a cheaper option to replace a compromised roof and avoid leaks that could damage building conditions.

3. Pause Your Utilities

The fact that the fire is extinguished does not mean that the dangers are over. Prevent further damage by turning off all utilities. Gas and electricity can be turned off on the meter, but be sure to close the water valve to prevent leaks. Only turn on the utilities only after the building is inspected and put into use.

4. Contact your Insurance Company

Your insurance company will analyze the damage and discuss the situation, in addition to advising you on what you cover. Depending on what is damaged, you can benefit from different policies:

Commercial Property Insurance – This coverage helps with the cost of fire to your property and equipment (such as tools, inventory, and furniture).

General Liability Insurance – If your business operates a rental space, you can file a general liability insurance claim for the damage caused.

Business Interruption Insurance – Depending on the nature of the fire, you may be able to use your business termination insurance to replace lost revenue. Business termination insurance covers operating expenses, payroll, and even the costs of moving to a temporary location if needed.

5. Contact all parties involved

In addition to local authorities, you will also need to communicate the situation to all your employees, customers, suppliers, vendors, and, if applicable, your partners or shareholders. This sharing of information is very important to create an image of transparency and trust.

In a second step, notify the post office of the alternate address to forward your correspondence and update your website to inform customers that you will be temporarily out of business. This will provide understanding and support from your customers.

6. Initial after fire cleaning

Not all fires completely destroy the building. Depending on the severity of the incident, you may be able to start the cleaning process yourself – but always with the instructions of the fire department.

Once your entrance to the building is authorized, you can start cleaning furniture, appliances, and items that were not damaged. Take them to a safe place. They are probably affected in some way, if not by soot, water, fire, and smoke which will need the right cleaning and maintenance.

Soon, it will also be needed to clean the building itself. Fire and smoke affect floors and walls differently, often requiring some specific cleaning. Do not forget about HVAC systems, which can carry harmful waste.

7. Establish Fire Recovery and Renovation Plans

A fire can destroy the business you took years to set up in minutes. Unfortunately, the recovery will not be that fast. It will take some time for all the processes, from getting insurance coverage to cleaning and rebuilding the site.

This is the right time to be realistic but also motivated. It makes no sense to rush the repair process to try to get back to work faster because it will cost you more. Try to design recovery and renovation plans according to your finances and needs, maybe resume activities little by little.

8. Prevent your business from turning to smoke

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 40% of companies are unable to recover from a disaster. But this data should not leave you pessimistic. Rather, it should motivate you to invest in the right prevention. You can not predict or control natural disasters, but you can create a backup plan and be prepared to cope with recovery.

This is one of those cases where what you do before is usually more essential than any decision you can make after the incident. So try to buy new insurance coverage, or boost your existing policy, to help your business get back on track even stronger than before.

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Countertop Options for Your Home Renovation

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Kitchen and bathroom renovations are the two most popular renovations among homeowners. Whether you are improving your closets as part of your kitchen renovation or getting a new custom-built vanity to refresh your aged bathroom, you have a decision to make. And that decision includes a countertop.

Here at Renovco Ottawa, we believe in providing our clients with all the knowledge they need to make renovation decisions that are right for them. Every client, every family, every lifestyle is different. Thus, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to choosing construction specifications. In this case, we have combined a variety of options, with different aesthetic and functional purposes to help you choose the countertop that is suitable for your home.

1. Quartz countertop

Undoubtedly, quartz countertops are the most popular choice among homeowners here in Ottawa. Over 90% of new units built in Ottawa come equipped with quartz countertops. Quartz countertops are made up of approximately 95% natural quartz and 5% polymer resins. Quartz countertops are the most popular choice among builders and owners, as they combine a great aesthetic with minimal durability and maintenance. Quartz is resistant to heat, stains, and corrosion.

2. Granite Countertop

Granite countertops are made up of natural granite collected from the ground. Similar to quartz, granite countertops are resistant to heat, debris, and cracks. To be resistant to staining, granite needs to be sealed. The adhesive will sink into the porous granite gaps to prevent damage to your tables. Importers It is important to note that unattended spills can still cause staining over time.

3. Marble countertop

A marble is a metamorphic stone that may be found in the mountains. Formed by recrystallization of limestone under heat and pressure. Veining found in the marble pieces is formed by mineral deposits, which makes every single piece of marble completely unique. These are impurities such as salts, sludge, and clays, which occurred during the recrystallization process. Unlike granite and quartz, marble is actually quite high maintenance. It is not heat resistant, can be torn down much more easily than the other countertop options on our list, and you need to be very careful when it comes to cleaning marble countertops. Generally, only products that can be used in one’s hand are safe to use for cleaning marble countertops.

4. Laminate Countertop

Laminate countertops are made up of layers of plastic, bonded to particleboard or kraft paper. Made popular back in the 60s, you will encounter laminate countertops in many elder homes. Although not as popular as quartz or granite these days, laminate countertops are certainly the most cost-effective option when it comes to building on a budget. Modern, high-pressure laminate countertops are also durable and much more aesthetically pleasing than their counterparts from the 60s. Laminate countertops are quite lightweight and easy to install. However, they are not as durable or strong as stone or marble and may be damaged when cutting in the kitchen, if a cutting board is not used to protect the surface.

5. Solid surface countertop

Solid surface countertops, popularly known as Corian (which is a brand started in 1967), are man-made stone, composed of 66% minerals and 33% fabricated polymer. Solid surface countertops are not prone to scratches, nor are they heat resistant, so it is recommended to use both dimples and cutting boards when it comes to Corian countertops. Corian is generally perceived as a cheaper alternative to natural stone and ranks somewhere between laminate and quartz in terms of price.

6. Stainless steel countertop

Although rarely seen in a residential setting, stainless steel countertops have been the surface of choice for chefs for decades. The stainless steel countertop is resistant to water, heat, and stains. Although they are not protected from scratches or damage, they are quite durable. In addition, the stainless steel table offers a unique, contemporary look when furnished in a residential kitchen. Stainless steel counters usually cost about the same as quartz countertops.

These are 6 of the most popular options when it comes to choosing a countertop. Once we have considered the composition and pros and cons of each of these options, we hope you are able to decide which product is the right option for your home.