When disaster strikes, we’re your first responders. Our technicians are IICRC-certified (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) and are trained to mitigate water damage, mold remediation, asbestos abatement and more, at BOS we tackle it all. Our comprehensive services leave no room for compromise. We restore order, safeguarding your environment and well-being. Our services include,
Regardless of whether you are experiencing a leak in the pipes or an outright flooding situation, minimizing damage will depend on prompt water removal and extraction. Although there are numerous methods that can be used to drain away water and dry your property, it takes a trained, certified professional to perform water extractions quickly, with the best tools, and without inadvertently causing further damage in the process. Our technicians are fully certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC), which means that you can rest assured they will perform their flood cleanup duties with the utmost speed, efficiency, and effectiveness in the GTA and surrounding areas.
Utilizing state of the art equipment and protective wear, our BOS mold removal crews follow strict remediation and safety guidelines and use non-toxic, environmentally friendly formulas to safely and effectively treat even the most extensive of mold infestations. Our company has invested in the latest mold remediation technology to enhance both accuracy and time efficiency. This allows us to achieve a quicker turnaround for homeowners, without compromising safety or work quality. We are fully equipped with the highest grade air HEPA vacuums, industrial sprayers, air scrubbers, commercial dehumidifiers, air movers, and containment barriers.
It goes without saying that a sewage backup is unpleasant. Wastewater stinks is filled with things best left unmentioned and poses significant contamination and biohazard risks in addition to all of the other problems that can be caused by regular flood waters. Even more so than normal water damage, sewage backups need to be cleaned up and their damage restored as soon as possible, regardless of whether it is a toilet flooding or a septic backup.
Due to the unique dangers posed by basement sewage flooding, prompt action is needed to minimize damage, drain the waters, and decontaminate and clean the affected areas.
The reason that sewage backups are such a big deal is because they often involve what the industry refers to as “black water”, the third and most severe classification of flood water. Black water is highly contaminated and poses significant risk of illness or death if consumed by humans, but it can also make people sick by simply breathing in particles in the air or through other avenues of exposure. In addition to sewage backups, black water can come from rising floodwaters that spill into basements or when groundwater begins to flow into your property.
Some examples of Category 3 water damage are sewage, flooding stemming from rivers or streams, water from the toilet bowl that contains feces, toilet overflows from beyond the toilet trap, and even standing water where microbial growth has begun.
The diseases and septic backup illnesses you can contract from black water include:
At BOS, our Sewage Clean-up and Restoration teams are ready to provide quick-response action to minimize damage to our clients’ property. Once we arrive on the scene, we immediately begin our sewage cleanup process.
The black water must be removed before anything else can be done. We use tools such as pumps, wet/dry vacuums, heaters, dehumidifiers, industrial-strength fans, and other tools to get rid of every last drop of water. Even pockets of contamination that might hide from sight can’t escape thanks to our moisture detectors. During this process, we also clear up any “waste products” that may have been brought up with the sewage water.
The black water may be gone, but bacteria and fungi can remain. The decontamination stage is a full-scope disinfection and cleaning of any affected areas and materials. Non-salvageable items and building materials will be properly disposed of, but everything else is going to get scrubbed, disinfected and more.
As you might imagine, a sewage backup can leave quite the lingering odor. We take the time to make sure that offensive smells and bad air are eliminated—not just covered up. You deserve to be able to go back to your home without your nose constantly reminding you of what you’ve experienced.
Air can allow contaminated water droplets to resettle in other rooms and workers going in and out of the site can track contaminants with them despite the best precautions. Consequently, the cleanup process ends with a final sweep of the property that eliminates any debris that may have escaped the flood site.