water damage / flood loss

Water damage caused by floods, leaking plumbing / appliances, pipe bursts, sewer backups etc. can lead to significant restoration costs if not addressed promptly. When a flood loss occurs, a proper assessment and implementation of appropriate remedial measures in a timely manner is crucial to protect assets from mould growth. Just as important is ensuring the work is done in compliance with environmental, health & safety legislation and current industry standards and guidelines.

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​Access has the knowledge and experience to provide our clients including insurance firms, adjusters, restoration contractors and homeowners with cost effective consulting solutions to achieve these goals. Our services are always based on your needs and can range from the initial assessment and design of a remediation plan to third party verification and oversight inspections during remedial work.

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Specifically, our water damage/flood loss consulting services include:

• flood mapping to determine the extent of water damage/mould growth

• borescope investigations to inspect concealed wall, ceiling or floor cavities for water damage / mould growth

• sampling of building materials suspected to be impacted with mould growth and/or other biological contaminants

• testing of impacted building materials for the presence of other hazardous materials (i.e. asbestos, lead etc.)

• design of abatement / remediation plans

• preparation of contract documents and/or technical specifications (if required)

• post remediation monitoring including:

  • inspections to confirm work areas are adequately cleaned and work completed in accordance with the remediation plan

  • clearance air monitoring for mould

  • clearance swab sampling of surfaces for bacterial contamination

• close-out documentation

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Access assessments and remedial plans are based on industry standards and guidelines such as the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and Environmental Abatement Council of Canada (EACC) as well as applicable health and safety regulations (i.e. designated substances, asbestos etc.).

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​Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can help you.