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Water damage and mould remediation in Windsor

Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.

17 pros in Windsor

Windsor has a recent record of basement flooding, and that shapes water damage and mould work here. In September 2016, flooding led to a state of emergency in Windsor and Tecumseh, with reports of 700 flooded homes and businesses. In the August 29, 2017 rainstorm, CBC reported about 6,000 basements flooded, and Windsor Airport received a record 100mm of rain in a short period. Water that sits in a finished basement gives mould a place to start, so drying quickly matters as much as the repair itself. When you hire, ask whether the firm does both drying and mould removal, and ask for a written scope that lists what will be removed, dried and rebuilt. Ask how moisture will be measured and recorded before and after the work, and whether the mould work is tested afterward. Keep photos and invoices, since an insurer will usually want them. If a quote leaves out any of these items, ask for them in writing before you agree to start.

Source: CBC News (source, opens in a new tab)

  17. ERSI Inc

    Carrier is one of the brands it works with, and the family-owned firm handles rebuild after damage, sewage clean-up and mould remediation in Troy, Southfield, Plymouth and Ferndale.

    Also serves Detroit

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    Rated 4.6 out of 5 65 Google reviews · Nov 2026

    (877) 562-3663Website ERSI Inc (opens in a new tab)

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What to know in Windsor

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 Windsor

What should a water damage or mould quote include?

A good quote lists the areas covered, what materials will be removed or dried, the equipment and how long it will stay, and how moisture readings will be recorded. It should say what is not included, such as rebuilding, and how extra findings will be handled once walls are opened.

How do I compare quotes from different restoration firms?

Compare like with like: the same rooms, the same drying and removal steps, and the same finishing work. A much lower quote may leave out testing or rebuilding. Ask each firm to explain differences in writing, and check that each one carries insurance and can give references.

Why is flooding such a concern for Windsor basements?

Windsor has had major basement flooding. CBC reported about 6,000 basements flooded in the August 29, 2017 rainstorm, and Windsor Airport recorded a record 100mm of rain in a short period. Many homes may need drying and mould checks after heavy rain, so ask about availability. CBC News (source, opens in a new tab)

Has Windsor had flooding serious enough to declare an emergency?

Yes. In September 2016, flooding led to a state of emergency in Windsor and Tecumseh, and the City received reports of 700 flooded homes and businesses. If your home was affected, document the damage with photos before cleanup starts, and keep every invoice for your insurer. CBC News (source, opens in a new tab)

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