ActFAST Restoration and Repairs
Standing water extraction and sewage clean-up sit alongside asbestos work at this Surrey business, which was founded in 2015 and offers emergency service.
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Water damage and mould remediation in Metro Vancouver
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
28 pros in Metro Vancouver
Water damage in Vancouver is tied to the region's heavy rain. In the November 2021 atmospheric river, The Weather Network reported severe flooding in Metro Vancouver areas including Coquitlam, West Vancouver, Surrey and North Vancouver. When water gets in, drying out and mould removal often go hand in hand with plumbing repairs, and the City's permit rules shape what a contractor can do without paperwork. In Vancouver a permit is needed to install, change or upgrade any part of a plumbing system, but not to repair leaks, clear stoppages or replace fixtures that stay in the same location. Before you hire, ask whether the job involves any plumbing change that needs a permit, and who will apply for it. Applicants must hold a valid City of Vancouver or inter-municipal business licence, so ask to see it. Also check your policy: Insurance Bureau of Canada says sewer backup and flood cover are optional extras, so find out what you have before work starts.
Eurohouse Construction
Rebuilding after water damage is the focus of this West Vancouver builder, from structural repair and subfloor levelling to full interior rebuilds. Operating since 2009, it works on weekdays only.
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Gator Plumbing & Drainage
Plumbing and drainage firm that works with Viessmann equipment and offers emergency call-outs. Its listed towns include Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows.
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JC Custom Home Improvement Inc.
Mould remediation is one of many renovation services offered by this Surrey construction firm, founded in 2018. Free estimates are offered.
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Lonsdale Restoration & Water Damage Services
Around-the-clock emergency response covers flooded basements and burst pipes, along with sewage clean-up and mould remediation. Burnaby and Coquitlam are among the towns it serves.
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Master Swift Restoration and Repair
Free estimates and 24-hour service are offered by this family-owned firm, which handles structural drying and rebuilding after damage in Richmond, New Westminster and Port Moody.
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Novaco Restoration and Construction Ltd.
Port Moody and Coquitlam are among the towns it serves, alongside fire and smoke damage and structural drying. Service runs around the clock.
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Oakpro Restoration & Services Ltd.
Water extraction is one of its main jobs, alongside fire and smoke damage, across Surrey, Delta and Vancouver. Service runs day and night, every day.
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Quick Fix Pro Restorations
Flood restoration is offered alongside drywall repair, painting and caulking from a Downtown Vancouver base. It also works seven days a week.
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YVR Construction Group – Vancouver General Contractor
Renovation work for houses, condos and basements leads this Vancouver general contractor, which also takes on water damage repairs. Its warranty runs five years, and free estimates are offered.
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YVR Handyman – Vancouver Carpentry & Strata Repair Contractor
Mould removal and water damage restoration are among its jobs, with work in Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam and New Westminster. Open seven days a week, it gives a 5-year warranty.
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AAA Allquest Contracting & Restoration
Asbestos-related work sits beside water extraction and structural drying at this Richmond-based firm, which has more than 15 years in the field. Emergency service runs day and night.
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AZ Flood Restoration and Handyman Service – Vancouver
Founded in 2010, this West Vancouver firm covers water extraction, structural drying and rebuilding after damage, with service in Richmond, Surrey and Burnaby. Emergency service runs day and night.
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Carpeteer Carpet Cleaning and Flood Restoration
Family-owned since 1970, this carpet cleaning company also does flood restoration in Vancouver and offers free estimates.
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DKI – First Response
Open around the clock, every day, this Gibsons business has operated since 1999 and handles sewage clean-up and mould remediation.
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GSP Services Ltd.
This family-owned Burnaby firm, founded in 1974, handles mould removal and water damage restoration, with work in Richmond, Surrey and Delta.
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IFix Technology
Device repair shop in Vancouver, mainly for phones, laptops and game consoles. Its water damage work covers electronics rather than building drying.
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Ray’s Asbestos Removal Ltd.
Asbestos removal is the focus of this Vancouver firm, which also handles mould remediation and rebuilding after damage. Emergency service is offered, and free estimates too.
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VR Plus Restoration LTD.
Mould remediation sits alongside structural drying at this West Vancouver company, which runs 24/7 emergency response across Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Richmond and Surrey.
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Above and Beyond Concepts
Its main work is flooring and renovation, with water damage restoration among its jobs. The Burnaby firm works weekdays and offers free quotes.
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Four Winds Restoration
Water damage restoration service whose website lists water damage restoration, mould remediation, structural drying and rebuild after damage.
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911-Fresh Start Restoration
Water damage restoration service whose website lists water extraction, water damage restoration, mould remediation and sewage clean-up.
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Incredible Restorations
Water extraction and structural drying are its core jobs, with service every day, around the clock. The company has worked across the Lower Mainland since 1993 and gives a one-year warranty on its work.
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Malkin Cleaners Ltd
Dating to 1923, this West Vancouver company lists water extraction, sewage clean-up and fire and smoke damage among its jobs.
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Platinum Pro-Claim Restoration
Richmond and Vancouver are among the places it serves, with service open 24 hours a day. The company has operated since 1991 and also handles asbestos and rebuilding after damage.
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S.A.H. Disaster Restoration Services Ltd. Coquitlam
Water damage restoration service whose website lists water damage restoration, mould remediation, fire and smoke damage and asbestos.
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Vancouver Flood Restoration and Emergency Repairs by Felicita Holdings
Structural drying and rebuilding after damage follow water extraction at this Vancouver operator, which has served the area since 1996.
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APL Restoration
Water damage restoration service whose website lists water damage restoration, mould remediation and rebuild after damage.
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What to know in Metro Vancouver
In the November 2021 atmospheric river, The Weather Network reported severe flooding in Metro Vancouver areas including Coquitlam, West Vancouver, Surrey and North Vancouver.
BC Hydro says connecting a generator to house wiring requires a CSA-approved transfer switch installed under an electrical permit. The transfer switch and generator must then be inspected and approved by the local authority.
Before you hire
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Questions about hiring in Metro Vancouver
Do I need a permit to repair water damage in Vancouver?
It depends on the plumbing involved. In Vancouver a permit is needed to install, change or upgrade any part of a plumbing system. No permit is needed to repair leaks, clear stoppages, repair or replace valves or faucets, or replace fixtures that stay in the same location. Ask your contractor which applies. City of Vancouver (source, opens in a new tab)
What licence should a contractor hold to pull a plumbing permit in Vancouver?
To apply for a Vancouver plumbing permit, the applicant must hold a valid City of Vancouver or inter-municipal business licence. There is an exception for owners doing plumbing work on a single family detached home they own and live in. Ask the contractor for their licence details in writing. City of Vancouver (source, opens in a new tab)
Will my insurance cover water damage from a sewer backup?
Insurance Bureau of Canada says basement water damage from a sewer backup is only covered if you bought specific, optional sewer backup coverage. Flood coverage is also optional, and groundwater and seepage coverage are typically not standard. Check your policy and call your insurer before work begins. Insurance Bureau of Canada (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a quote for drying and mould removal include?
Ask for a written quote that lists the affected areas, the drying and removal steps, what materials will be taken out and replaced, the timeline, and how the work will be documented. Get more than one quote and compare the scope line by line, not only the total, so you are comparing the same work.