Steps To Follow After a Flood: Why Waterproofing is Important

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If your property has become flooded your priority is to restore your home to its former condition without delay. Here you’ll find out why waterproofing is important, but also the certain steps to follow after a flood such as:

Waterproofing in Ottawa Tips

Do not enter your home until the authorities have advised you that it is safe to do so.
If the main power switch hadn’t been turned off before the flooding, do not enter your home until you call in a qualified electrician to inspect the installation and determined that it is safe to do so.
Be extremely cautious when returning to your property after a flood.
Large appliances that may have been impacted by the flood waters pose a risk of shock or even a fire when turned on. It’s important that you do not use any of the appliances or even the heating, sewage or pressure systems until all the electrical components have been carefully cleaned, dried, and inspected by a licensed electrician.
Ensure that the main electrical panel is cleaned, dried, and tested by a certified electrician to ensure that it’s safe for use.
Your municipal authority is responsible for providing permission before your electrical lines can be reconnected to your home.
Make sure the structure is structurally safe.
Take a video recording of the flood damage if possible. You can also click pictures.
Contact your insurance agent as well as local municipality immediately to register the flood damage.
Look for sunk or buckled floors walls or floors.
Look for any broken glass, holes in the floor and other potentially dangerous items lying around.
Flood waters can be very heavily contaminated with various pollutants like sewage water and can cause infections and sickness so its best not to drink water from your house till the entire area has been cleared and cleaned.
All the household items that have become flood-damaged will also have to be discarded as per the local regulations.
Store all your damaged valuable papers, in a freezer until they are required (after the cleanup, consult your lawyer to find out whether the flood-damaged documentation or just the information they hold, must be retained).
Minimize the contact with floodwater or any items that might have been in contact with it. Keep kids away from all contaminated areas during the cleanup operations.

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Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

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