Water damage and mould remediation in Edmonton

Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.

11 pros in Edmonton

Edmonton's flood history shapes how water damage and mould work is approached here. In July 2004, severe hail and rain caused extensive flooding of basements and streets, and 30,000 people were evacuated from West Edmonton Mall. Since then, EPCOR has offered a backwater valve subsidy and a free Flood Prevention Program property assessment to eligible residents, which is worth knowing if your damage came from a sewer line back-up. When you hire, ask whether the job includes plumbing changes, because a plumbing permit is required under the provincial Safety Codes Act when plumbing equipment is installed or altered, and a homeowner permit only covers an owner-occupied single detached house where you do the work yourself. Alberta Health says small mould areas can usually be cleaned by the occupant, while medium areas call for considering a professional. Ask for a written scope, the area being treated, how drying will be confirmed, and what your insurer needs to see before work starts.

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  1. AmSteam

    A family business since 1995, it offers truck-mounted carpet cleaning and also water damage restoration. Work covers Edmonton, Saint Albert, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove.

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What to know in Edmonton

  • EPCOR's Backwater Valve Subsidy offers up to $800 for installing an interior or exterior backwater valve, to protect a home from sanitary sewer line back-up. EPCOR also offers a free Flood Prevention Program property assessment to eligible Edmonton residents.

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Before you hire

  1. Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.

    Source: canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

  2. Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².

    Source: canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

  3. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

    Source: ised-isde.canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

Questions about hiring in Edmonton

When should I hire a professional for mould in Edmonton?

Alberta Health's guidance says small areas, 1 to 3 patches each under 1 square metre, can usually be cleaned by the occupant. For more than 3 patches, or patches of 1 to 3 square metres, it says to consider a professional. For rental homes, public facilities and businesses with medium amounts, it says to hire one. My Health Alberta (Alberta Health Services) (source, opens in a new tab)

Do I need a permit if water damage repairs involve plumbing?

In Edmonton, a plumbing permit is required under the provincial Safety Codes Act when installing or altering plumbing equipment. A homeowner permit is only available if you own and live in the single detached house and do the work yourself. Ask any contractor who will pull the permit. City of Edmonton (source, opens in a new tab)

Will my insurance cover a basement flooded by a sewer backup?

Insurance Bureau of Canada says sewer backup damage is only covered if you bought specific, optional sewer backup coverage. It adds that groundwater and seepage coverage are typically not standard on all home policies. Check your policy and talk to your insurer before authorising work. Insurance Bureau of Canada (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a written quote for water damage and mould work include?

Ask for the areas to be dried or treated, the steps and materials, how moisture levels will be checked afterwards, who handles any permits, and what repairs are not included. Get at least two quotes in writing and compare them line by line, not only by the total.