Water Damage Restoration

There is an old saying "Water is a good servant but a bad master."

If your home, building, office or commercial place has water damage, flooding or wet basement it needs immediate attention. Call Specialized Onsite Services right away! With decades of years of experience, and thousands of satisfied clients, SOS team is available 24 hours, every day of the year to quickly respond to your water damage restoration and flood restoration needs.

We are certified and qualified Ontario company meeting the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and the TSSA to carry out water damage restoration cleanup, water damage repair, flood cleanup, basement flooding, black mould removal jobs. Water damage can result in disruption of your home or business and we understand that.

We will work with you closely to effectively remediate the water damage and flooding.

Basement flooding usually happens in spring and summer months in Ontario, when we have the melting snow and/or heavy rains or downpours which cause flash flooding. This puts a lot of strain on the drainage systems and can cause basements to quickly fill with water and sometimes sewage. This is a serious threat to your home and needs professional help.

Other times it's a burst water pipe or issues with machine washer, etc. 

No matter what caused yoru basement to get flooded, SOS team offers quick emergency response to your basement flood.

Most of the time SOS receives calls for water damage restoration cleanup in residential and commercial buildings due to the following water damage causes:

• burst pipe
• pipe freezing
• roof leaking
• failed sump pump
• leaks in plumbing
• sewage backup
• clogged toilet
• pipe damage
• bathroom and kitchen sink damage
• drain pipe clogging
• faulty household appliances eg. dishwasher, washer
• inclement weather and severe storms

• 24 hour quick flood response to your flooding emergency or water damage
• Our certified and trained technicians are able to repair water damage from any location
• Specialized Onsite Services provides Residential and Commercial Water Damage Restoration Services across Ontario
• We are recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a qualified company meeting the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and the TSSA
• High quality work and competent in handling complex situations
• Equipped with the latest flood restoration tools eg. thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters, air movers and portable water pumps
• Fair and competitive prices
• Professional, experienced, fully insured and certified.

1. Locate the source of the water, and asses the extent of damage
2. Contain and immediately stop the water leak and any further damage
3. Remove all water, and dry off the wet areas using state of the art equipment
4. Cleanup any damage, debris, and contamination
5. Repair any damages caused by flooding or water

What to do if you have water damage?
Immediately call SOS to come out and take control of the situation. Do not wait, as it can make things worse and lead to:

1. Mould growth and bacterial contamination leading to poor air quality
2. Electrical damage
3. Structural damage of the walls, floor and ceilings

Who is going to pay for the water damage and restoration?
Normally your home insurance policy will cover water damage that is the result of a sudden and accidental event. This could include things like a burst pipe, a leaking roof, or heavy rains. Keep in mind that each policy can vary from company to company. You should check the conditions of your policy. SOS can work with you to assist with the paperwork and any required documentation when making an insurance claim for water damage.

How long does it take the dry out the water?
That depends on many factors such as how much water leaked out, where it spread, what did it get wet, etc.
Generally, it could take from a few days to a couple of weeks to dry out the water.

We provide Water Damage Restoration services throughout Southern Ontario: