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.
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.
Hot Water Tank Leaking: 7 Steps Calgary Homeowners Should Take
A leaking hot water tank keeps refilling until the supply is shut off. Here is what to do in the first hour, why Calgary tanks fail early, and how the insurance claim works.
Ice Dams in Calgary: Why They Flood Your Ceiling and Whether Insurance Covers It
Chinooks make Calgary roofs unusually prone to ice dams. Here is how they form, the damage they do inside your attic and ceilings, what insurance will and will not pay for, and how to remove one without wrecking your roof.
Water Damage in a Calgary Condo: Who Pays, You or the Condo Corporation?
Alberta condo corporations can charge their insurance deductible back to a unit owner — up to $50,000, with no need to prove you did anything wrong. Here is how the rules work and what your own policy must cover.
Overland Water Insurance: Why Calgary Homeowners Need It in 2026
Overland water insurance explained for Calgary: what it covers, how it differs from sewer backup and standard policies, and why flood-season prep matters.
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