by DKI Calgary | Jul 11, 2026 | Water Damage
Some cleanup jobs are not just unpleasant — they are genuinely dangerous. Biohazard cleanup covers situations involving blood, bodily fluids, sewage, and other biological contaminants that can carry infectious diseases and require specialized training, equipment, and...
by DKI Calgary | Jun 30, 2026 | Water Damage
After a flood, burst pipe, or leak, the first question most Calgary homeowners ask is simple: how long until everything is dry? Water damage drying time is not a single number — it depends on how much water came in, what it touched, and how quickly the drying process...
by DKI Calgary | May 31, 2026 | Water Damage
Quick answer: After a Calgary basement flood, throw out anything porous that touched contaminated water — drywall, insulation, particleboard, mattresses, upholstered furniture, and food packaging. Save hard, non-porous items like glass, metal, sealed electronics, and...
by DKI Calgary | May 31, 2026 | Water Damage
Quick answer: The IICRC S500 standard classifies water damage into three categories based on contamination level. Category 1 is clean water from a sanitary source like a broken supply line. Category 2 (“grey water”) contains some contamination — think...
by DKI Calgary | May 28, 2026 | Water Damage
Sewer backup is one of the most disruptive forms of water damage a Calgary homeowner can face — and one of the most misunderstood when it comes to insurance, cleanup costs, and what counts as a DIY problem versus a regulated biohazard. Whether you’re in...
by DKI Calgary | Mar 27, 2026 | Water Damage
Few things are more stressful for a Calgary homeowner than walking downstairs to find water covering the basement floor. Whether it is two inches or two feet, basement flooding in Calgary demands immediate action — and the decisions you make in the first hours...
