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General contractor in Etobicoke
Rebuild Pro Contracting rebuilds and renovates home interiors across Etobicoke, from lakeshore houses in Mimico and Long Branch to bungalows in Alderwood and Rexdale and the larger homes of The Kingsway. Basement rebuilds after sewer backup and storm flooding are a large part of our work here.
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Why is sewer backup a common cause of rebuilds in Etobicoke?
Many Etobicoke neighbourhoods were built in the 1940s through 1960s, and parts of the older south end are served by aging sewers that can surcharge in intense rain. The July 2013 storm flooded basements across central and south Etobicoke, and the City has been upgrading sewers under its Basement Flooding Protection Program since.
Sewer backup is treated differently from clean water. Porous materials it touched, including drywall, insulation, carpet and baseboards, are removed rather than dried. The rebuild that follows is therefore more extensive, and coverage depends on having a sewer backup endorsement on your policy.
What is involved in rebuilding a post-war bungalow basement?
Bungalows in Alderwood, Islington and Rexdale typically have concrete block foundations and basements about 6.5 to 7 feet high. Block walls are porous, so we check them for moisture and efflorescence before framing, use foam insulation against the block, and keep finished ceilings as high as possible by routing ducts and wiring carefully.
What work do we do most often in Etobicoke?
- Basement finishingComplete basement rebuilds after sewer backup tear-outs.
- PlumbingBackwater valve coordination and replacing original drains and galvanized supply.
- InsulationFoam insulation on porous concrete block foundation walls.
- Painting and trimMatching original trim and plaster finishes in Kingsway homes.
Who issues building permits in Etobicoke?
Etobicoke is part of the City of Toronto. Permits go through Toronto Building, with the Etobicoke York district office at the Etobicoke Civic Centre.
Which Etobicoke neighbourhoods do we serve?
All of Etobicoke, including Mimico, New Toronto, Long Branch, The Kingsway, Islington, Alderwood, Markland Wood and Rexdale.
Etobicoke: frequently asked questions
Is sewer backup covered by home insurance?
- Only with a sewer backup endorsement, which is optional on most Ontario policies and may have its own limit and deductible. Confirm with your broker.
Can I get money from the City toward flood protection?
- Yes. Toronto's Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program offers eligible owners a subsidy for backwater valves, sump pumps and downspout disconnection.
Do you rebuild basement apartments?
- Yes. If the unit is a registered secondary suite we rebuild its fire separations and alarms to code. If it is not, we can explain what legalizing it would involve.
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