Flood Risk: Here’s what homeowners can do!
Homeowners are falling behind when it comes to protecting their homes from catastrophic events. As the frequency and severity of events increase across the country so should the preventative measures being taken by homeowners. This is especially the case when it comes to flooding. In fact, the number of homes […]
Read MoreSevere Weather & the Insurance Industry
This year has been a big one for severe weather events, from ice storms, to flooding to windstorms; we have seen our fair share of weather related incidents in Southwestern Ontario. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the storm we experienced in early April which hit Ontario and Quebec, […]
Read MorePrevent Damage to Your Home by Preventing and Removing Ice Dams
Ice dams are a common winter roofing problem that many are faced with. If the problem is ignored it can cause extensive damage to your roof, paint, gutters, interior, or dry wall. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is caused when snow melts on the upper warmer parts […]
Read MoreReducing the Risk of Basement Flooding
Basement flooding can be a substantial problem for homeowners as it can cause damage to the structure of the home, destroy personal property and can create health risks for the residents of the home. Although there is always a chance that a home may experience a flood, there are steps […]
Read MorePreventing Water Damage
Water damage is on the rise for many reasons including climate change, aging infrastructure and increased water consumption based on changing lifestyles. Just an inch of water can cause structural damage to homes, damage contents of the home and cause potential health issues resulting from mould. The attached Water Damage […]
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