When it comes to water damage, response time is everything.

Water and Flood Damage

Whether it is a small leak, catastrophic flood, or even water used to dampen a fire, water can cause serious damage to your home or business. It is important to act quickly when a water event occurs to mitigate the extent of water damage.

LIBCAN specializes in emergency recovery and restoration stemming from a water event.  

LIBCAN has the equipment and expertise to detect the extent of water damage in all areas including behind drywall, inside walls, under carpet, in flooring and above ceiling tiles. LIBCAN acts swiftly to locate the source of the water, contain it and remove surface water to deter more extensive damage to the building and other property, to the indoor air quality, and negative effects on the health of the occupants.  

In the case of an insurance claim, LIBCAN is able to work quickly to minimize your loss. LIBCAN has direct contact with your insurance company from the start of your claim providing them with damage assessments and necessary estimates. 

LIBCAN is in constant communication with you to explain the necessary processes and plan for remediation and restoration of your home or business as quickly as possible. 

Once the source of the water damage is known and arrested, the processes for water and flood damage remediation include:

  • water removal and extraction

  • drying, sanitizing and deodorizing

  • mould prevention

  • mould remediation, where detected

  • content restoration

  • property restoration and repair

  • Water Removal & Extraction

    Once on-site, LIBCAN quickly engages tried-and-true processes and utilizes industry standard equipment for quick and effective removal of water and moisture from all surfaces and property.

  • Drying, Sanitizing, & Deodorizing

    After extraction, LIBCAN utilizes professional drying equipment to thoroughly dry all surfaces and property containing moisture in order to minimize damage. Moisture detecting devices are used to monitor the moisture content of materials throughout the cleanup process with continued drying, dehumidification and other processes implemented as necessary to restore property. Items that require off-site drying and sanitizing will be removed, cleaned, dried and returned to the customer.

  • Mould Prevention

    Where there is moisture there can be mould in a very short period of time. Mould prevention is paramount. Throughout the remediation process, LIBCAN employs mould growth deterrent processes and products on susceptible surfaces and property and implements elimination and removal processes where mould is present. Removal of drywall and flooring which have sustained water damage is most often required.  Overall cleanup includes removal of mould containing materials from ducts and fixtures which may have collected during mould removal operations.

  • Contents Restoration 

    LIBCAN has the specialized knowledge and experience necessary to assess, recover and restore not only the areas of building structures that have sustained water damage, but also everything contained within those areas. All items are inventoried and are salvaged wherever possible. Cleaning and drying processes and products are used quickly to reduce damage. LIBCAN works with your insurance representative to determine the best options for preserving and restoring contents in accordance with your preferences and always taking into consideration sentimental belongings.

  • Property Restoration and Repair

    LIBCAN is a full-service residential and commercial restoration and general contracting company with a wealth of related skills, expertise and experience.  

    The LIBCAN team has developed and built many single and multi-unit dwellings; from complete renovations to new constructions. The team provides professional building remodelling services and works closely with county planning departments and building inspectors in support of commercial and residential housing improvements and community growth and development following the national building code technical requirements for safe building use and occupation.

  • Reconstruction

    With LIBCAN’s in-house general contracting expertise and experience and a large and strong network of trades contractors, LIBCAN can handle all phases of a restoration and reconstruction project. 

    LIBCAN’s restoration and reconstruction services includes: Project management, demolition, structural and framing work, defect repairs, electrical and plumbing services, carpentry and finish work, cleanup, and code compliance.