Renovco Ottawa is a renovation and restoration contractor serving Ottawa, Gatineau, Montreal and surrounding regions. Its website lists kitchen, bathroom and basement renovations, fire and flood restoration, mold and asbestos decontamination, and a design center. The site says it is licensed, bonded and insured, an APCHQ member, and offers 24/7 emergency service.

Listed since 10/07/2020

Mold remediation in Ottawa

Ottawa's moisture problems tend to arrive with the thaw. The Ottawa River flooded in 2017 and again in 2019, and the 2019 flood was the longer of the two, driven by a deep snowpack, a late melt and heavy rain in late April and early May. The City of Ottawa also points out that meltwater and heavy rain can seep through cracks in foundation walls and floors, which is a different failure from a sewer backup and needs a different fix. A basement that stays damp for several days gives mold what it needs, so the moisture source, not the visible patch, decides how big the job is.

What mold, carpet and renovation work involve

Remediation starts by finding and fixing the water source. The work area is then sealed off, affected porous material such as drywall and insulation is removed, surfaces are HEPA-vacuumed and cleaned, and an air or surface check confirms the result. Carpet that got wet from clean water can sometimes be extracted and dried, but wet padding is usually replaced. Rebuilding comes after clearance, not before. Ask for a written scope, who pulls any permit, and whether the same firm tests and cleans, since an independent check is easier to trust. See mold after water damage: testing and remediation and what to expect from water extraction and drying.