When you are faced with flood damage and a sudden water emergency in your home, call Mister Plumber!

Nobody ever knows when the next disaster will strike. Weather conditions are changing and the storms we are experiencing these days are more violent, and flooding is often the consequence of these heavy storms. Of course water entering your home can ruin your possessions entirely, and anybody that has experienced a flood is urged to call their local Toronto plumbers as soon as possible. However, methods of cleaning up after flooding will be determined by the severity of the flooding. Many people think that flood damage is just a matter of mopping up the water and waiting for things to dry out. They don’t realize that many times there is underlying damage which only becomes evident much later on. Secondary water damage brings on mold, mildew, and dangerous fungi which can cause a host of irritating allergies as well as serious diseases like hepatitis and cholera.

Flooding always brings with it a mixture of soil, bark, leaves, insects and other debris, and in many instances when the flood waters are so severe, sewers can overflow. Left unchecked, raw sewage can enter your groundwater and drinking water supply. With flood damage of this nature professional help is imperative because if you should come into contact with this type of contaminated water, you can become seriously ill.

Professional Restoration Machines

Professional cleaners will disinfect and decontaminate your entire home to eliminate pathogens and organisms that are present in the sewage.  Professional mop-up teams come rigged out with rubber gloves, boots as well as face masks. They come with the most  advanced flood damage drying systems and machinery which the average household will not normally have. They make use of specialized equipment like industrial strength dehumidifiers which encourage evaporation as well as tile and grout cleaning equipment, auto scrubbers, carpet cleaning machines and wet vacuums which pump out all water from your carpeting and home, making light work of the soggy and ill-smelling mess.

Removing Mold and Mildew a Top Priority

Professional flood damage restoration experts make use of their machines and special cleaning techniques to kill off  the mold and mildew which develops so quickly. They check over your home’s water and electrical systems and check the homes structural safety before commencing with the clean-up. Their aim is to thoroughly dry the house as quickly as possible. They are aware that ceilings which are mostly above the high-water mark may well be undamaged and even dry, but they will still need checking because surface damp can cause mold to grow there too.

Whether it is your hardwood floors that need to be restored, your carpets, curtains or upholstery, they know that even floodwater, which has not caused sewage spillovers, can contain dangerous microbiological organisms, and the longer you delay with calling professionals in, the more toxic mold and bacteria you can expect.  Before deciding on the techniques to use for a cleanup, these skilled experts first determine the source of the water.  Water from sewage spills, and which contains harmful contaminants is known as black water and swallowing black water can lead to  nausea diarrhea, abdominal cramps and vomiting.

Professional Help for Flood Damage Available Around the Clock

When you are faced with flood damage and a sudden water emergency in your home, call your local Toronto plumbers for help fast. Because of the seriousness of black water, only trained and certified water damage restoration experts, available 24/7, can help because they are highly skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects relating to mold and mildew prevention as well as sewage decontamination. They have your best interests at heart and they work out a course of action that will sort out your calamity in the most professional and safe way.

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Plumbers Advice: Maintenance is Key in Avoiding a Sewer Line Backup

If you are like many Toronto homeowners, then you likely remember to address the periodic duties of home maintenance, such as having you’re air conditioning system checked, getting the gutters cleaned and winterizing your heating system. But what about having your main sewer line cleaned?

This is one of the most overlooked maintenance tasks, yet it has the potential to cause nasty water damage with expensive cleanup costs. Don’t wait to find out the hard way that the sewer needs to be cleaned.

What causes a sewer line backup?

There are many reasons why residential main sewer lines backup. Common causes are attributed to tree root intrusion, grease accumulation or pipe scale buildup. Before we discuss how often your sewer line should be cleaned, it is important for you to have an idea of the type of sewer you have.

Clay sewer lines

If your home was built before the mid 1950s, you likely have a clay sewer line. This type of sewer line was first installed using multiple sections of pipe measuring approximately three feet long with a joint at each end. With the average sewer line running 50 feet, there are a lot of joints where trees roots can enter and ultimately feed off the water in the line.

If tree roots are left to grow, they will become thick, and solids (such as toilet paper) will cling together and eventually cause a blockage. I typically recommend that these lines be professionally snaked using root cutting equipment at least one time per year.

Depending on the amount of roots pulled out of the sewer, I may suggest a strong environmentally safe chemical treatment as a follow-up to kill remaining roots and inhibit re-growth.

Fiber conduit sewer lines

From the late 1950s through the 1960s, a supposed “new and improved” sewer line was installed in residential homes. Fiber conduit, or more commonly referred to as Orangeburg, was manufactured out of rolled wood pulp and tar.

Tree root growth into these lines is rare. However, it was found over time that these lines deform in shape. Like wet cardboard, fiber conduit will slowly egg shape and negatively affect how the sewer flows.

A professional sewer and drain cleaner will choose the correct cleaning method, such as high pressure water jetting to safely and effectively clean this kind of sewer. A CCTV video camera inspection can verify if your sewer is made of fiber conduit. I recommend that these lines be cleaned at least every year, depending on how bad the line is deformed.

Cast iron sewer lines

From the 1970s up to present day, heavy-duty cast iron pipe has been the sewer line of choice. Unlike like clay and fiber conduit, cast iron has fewer joints and is incredibly strong.

The downside to this material is the formulation of pipe scale. Because the pipe is made of iron, hard rusty deposits will form on the inside of the pipe. Like barnacles on the side of a ship, pipe scale will catch solids and ultimately cause a blockage.

If your cast iron line has not been cleaned in awhile, I recommend that the line be high pressure water jetted to scour and smooth out the inside of the pipe. Moving forward, the line should be snaked one time per year.

After leaving an emergency sewer backup job, many of our new customers ask the common question, “How do I prevent my sewer from backing up again?” My response is always the same: “Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance!”

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Mister Plumber a professional sewer and draining company who will take the time to discuss your options and tailor a maintenance program that is effective, affordable and will keep you flowing trouble free.

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