Storm Damage Restoration FAQ

Storm damage is a very common occurrence in the lower mainland and has proven very disruptive to the lives of many. Roofs blow off, trees come down, basements flood, and often times the power goes off. All of these events call for immediate action in order to secure the environment for those trying to cope.

At Canstar Restorations the need to be ready for these catastrophes has demanded a good supply of personnel, tarp material, chain saws, generators and extraction trucks. With all of these available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week we can prove to be a site for sore eyes for many.

Q: When anticipating a storm what are some of the most fundamental precautions that should be taken in order to prevent property damage?

A: Ensure that your gutters and downspouts are cleaned out and that the drains around your house are free from leaves and debris. Check the street drains also. Keep valuables like photo albums and furniture protected if the water enters the building. Ensure that anything in the crawlspace is either in a tote or checked for moisture after the storm. If you have a sump pump have a backup plan if the power goes off. If a tree or branch comes through your roof and small popcorn looking insulation falls into the living area from the attic, cautiously have it tested to see if it contains asbestos. Let us deal with storm damage restorations and you can rest easy.

Q: What type of water is usually associated with a storm?

A: Any water that enters a building that has run across the landscape may pickup animal feces, fertilizers, silt and soil, and a host of other contaminates. This can be as contaminated as what you would find in a sewer so it would be treated as such at the time of restoration and thus most building materials would be disposed of and the rest of the structure would be cleaned.

If water enters the building through the roof there is a likelihood that it has picked up bird guano along with other contaminates also so it would be prudent to be very familiar with the risks associated with these types of water sources so that the right cleaning and restoration process can be implemented that meets the needs.