News & Updates
From home and contents cleaning tips, to important information about the process of a claim and the restoration process, our blog is your one stop shop news and updates from DKI Calgary.
Wind Damage in Calgary: What to Do After a Chinook or Windstorm
What to do after a chinook or windstorm damages your Calgary home: safety and downed power lines, common wind damage, temporary protection, insurance and when to call for help.
Attic Rain in Calgary: How to Handle the Damage, Mould and Claims
Attic rain is frost that builds inside the attic during a cold snap and melts through the ceiling when the chinook arrives. What to do, what it damages, and who pays.
Asbestos Testing in Calgary: How It Works, Cost and Timing
What happens during asbestos testing in Calgary: which materials are sampled, how labs test them, what it typically costs, how long results take and what to do if it’s positive.
Furnace Puff Back: How to Handle Soot Damage in Calgary Homes
A furnace puff back is a misfire that pushes soot through the ductwork into every room. Here is what causes it, what to do first, and how the cleanup and claim work.
Calgary Hail Season by the Numbers: What Our Claims Data Shows
Verified Calgary hail figures in one place: the record 2024 hailstorm, past major storms, when hail season runs, and what DKI Calgary’s claim volume looked like after August 5, 2024.
Black Mould & Basement Mould Removal in Calgary: Cost and Risks
What black mould really is, why Calgary basements and attics grow it, typical removal costs, when you can clean it yourself and what insurance usually covers.
Frozen and Burst Pipes in Calgary: What to Do and How to Prevent Them
A frozen or burst pipe can flood a Calgary home fast. Here are the emergency steps, safe thawing methods, prevention tips and what Alberta home insurance usually covers.
Mould Inspection & Testing Cost in Calgary: What to Expect
What a mould inspection and lab testing cost in Calgary, what you get for the money, and when testing is worth it or a waste.
How Fast Does Mould Grow After Water Damage? A Calgary Timeline
Mould can start growing on wet drywall and carpet within 24 to 48 hours. This timeline shows what happens hour by hour after water damage and how to stop the clock.
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