Health Problems Associated with Water Damage
One of the more concerning issues related to water damage is exposure to potentially hazardous health conditions. This can cause significant and lasting effects, especially for groups that are most susceptible to exposure like children and the elderly.
In Ontario, water damage from leaks or storms can cause mold to grow in crawl spaces, near furnaces, and air conditioning systems and contaminate the air supply of your home. Mold can cause respiratory ailments and exacerbate sickness.
Bacteria and other microorganisms affecting your health thrive in areas of standing water and contact with standing water can induce more serious illnesses.
More directly, flooding can jeopardize the safety of your home, presenting electrical hazards where in contact with wires as well as appliances and other electrical devices.
Immediate Steps to Take in Response to Water Damage to Your Home
There are steps that you should take to help ensure the safety of your family and your Ontario home if you experience water damage from a leak, storm, sewage backup, or other disasters:
- Shut off power and water in or near affected areas.
- Contact emergency services if an injury has occurred.
- Research insurance policies related to water damage to determine coverage options. Since time can be of the essence it’s advisable to always understand your policy in advance if possible.
- Contact CTR Cleanup and Total Restoration, a certified restoration specialist and professional repair company in Ontario, for assistance in draining and cleaning water affected areas of your Ontario home in a safe and expedient fashion.
Why Choose CTR Cleanup and Total Restoration in Ontario for Mold and Water Damage Restoration?
- We specialize in repairing water damage resulting from basement and crawl space floods, sewage backup, burst pipes, fire damage, snow/ice, and natural disasters.
- We offer 24/7 customer support and specialize in water extraction, evaporation, and dehumidification, as well as decontamination and mold remediation services. For immediate service, we offer a 24/7 emergency hotline at (208) 459-0282.
- Our restoration specialists have the tools and experience required to see your project through from beginning to end.
- We are certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration, and hold additional certifications relating to lead removal and decontamination.
- We take every insurance and we work directly with the insurance companies to alleviate you from any difficulties of navigating complex insurance claims on your own.
- We provide updates over the duration of your project, so you are well informed as to the progress of the restoration.
- We are located in the Ontario area, are family operated and we are locally owned.
- In the past twenty-five years, we’ve become the #1 recommended restoration company by insurance agents & past clients in Ontario.
Water Damage in Ontario
Winter in Ontario comes with major problems if you do not prepare. One of the most important issues is how the weather can affect your water, drains, pipes, and sewer. Weather in Ontario from December to February has an average low is below 32 degrees which means ice, snow, and freezing wind! These three issues, along with the flooding that can be caused by the melting of the snow in spring, can cause a variety of problems to your Ontario, Oregon property. Therefore, preparing for winter in Ontario is essential to maintaining your property.
Being prepared for water damage can mean a world of difference in the amount of money you have to spend in order to repair the damage. CTR Cleanup and Total Restoration is an experienced company that can help you repair any damage caused by water in Ontario. Please call CTR Cleanup and Total Restoration with any issues related to mold, sewage, flooding or storm damage the next time water is an issue with your property. We are ready to help whenever the need arises.