{"id":44,"date":"2026-09-16T14:05:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T14:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swatrestoration.ca\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-09-17T05:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:21:59","slug":"water-damage-restoration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swatrestoration.ca\/index.php\/water-damage-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Damage Restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Water Damage Restoration<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Home \/<\/a> <\/span>Water Damage Restoration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Flood Clean Up and Water Damage Restoration<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Fire & Smoke Restoration<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Mould Remediation and Removal<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Asbestos Abatement<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Biohazard & Trauma Scene Cleanup<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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COVID-19 Disinfection<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Commercial & Condominium Response<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Repair & Restoration<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Available 24\/7<\/h4>

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What You\u2019re Dealing With<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Every hour that passes increases the cost of repair \u2014 and the risk of mold:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Water saturates walls, floors, and structural materials within minutes<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Mold spores activate and begin growing within 24\u201348 hours<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Drywall begins to swell and break down within hours<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Structural integrity compromised and costs escalate beyond 48 hours<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Our Process<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Emergency Containment and Shut-Off<\/h4>

Immediate action to prevent spread and eliminate the source of water intrusion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Extraction and Drying<\/h4>

Commercial-grade, energy-efficient equipment for faster results with less disruption to occupants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Thermal Moisture Mapping<\/h4>

Non-invasive detection of hidden moisture inside walls, ceilings, and floors using thermal imaging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Site Supervision and Final Documentation<\/h4>

Continuous monitoring and comprehensive photo documentation for insurance claims.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Water Damage Category<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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CATEGORY 1<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Clean Water<\/h4>

Burst supply lines, appliance failures, rainwater
\nThe least contaminated. Fast response prevents escalation to higher categories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Standard extraction and drying<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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CATEGORY 2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Grey Water<\/h4>

Dishwasher discharge, sump pump failures, toilet overflow without feces.
\nRequires disinfection and specialized handling to prevent health risks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Disinfection + specialized handling<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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CATEGORY 3<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Black Water<\/h4>

Sewage backups, flooding, toilet backflows with feces
\nHighly unsanitary \u2014 full PPE and containment protocols required at all times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Full PPE + containment protocols<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Water Damage Timeline<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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First 24 Hours - ACT NOW<\/h4>

\"\"Water saturates walls, floors, and structural materials<\/p>\n

\"\"Drywall begins to swell and break down
\"\"Furniture finishes release and stain flooring
\"\"Musty odors begin to appear<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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24\u201348 Hours - ESCALATING<\/h4>

\"\"Mold spores activate and begin to grow<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>Wood flooring swells and warps<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0<\/em>Paint blisters; wiring becomes compromised<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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First 24 Hours - ACT NOW<\/h4>

\"\"Mold spreads visibly; health risks escalate<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0<\/em>Structural integrity of wood members begins to compromise<\/p>\n

\"\"\u00a0<\/em>Restoration costs rise sharply \u2014 replacement becomes likely<\/p>\n

Our rapid response targets intervention within the first critical window, dramatically reducing damage scope and recovery costs.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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