Water damageLeaks and burst pipes
Drywall, insulation, floors, cabinets and trim replaced once the house is dry, and the leak fixed by a licensed plumber.
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After a leak, a flooded basement or a fire across Waterdown, we rebuild the rooms that were damaged and work with your insurance, from the written scope to the final walkthrough.
Make the house safe first. Shut off the water at the main valve, stay away from wet outlets and the electrical panel, and call your insurer to open a claim. They usually send a cleanup company to remove the water and dry the house, or to clean up after smoke. We don't do that emergency cleanup. We come in once the house is dry and rebuild everything that was damaged, and you're welcome to call us now to talk it through.
A cleanup company makes the house safe and dry. Then we put it back together, with the same crews and licensed trades who build our Waterdown renovations.
Water damageDrywall, insulation, floors, cabinets and trim replaced once the house is dry, and the leak fixed by a licensed plumber.
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Fire and smokeFraming, drywall, insulation, kitchens and electrical rebuilt after the smoke cleanup, with the permits a fire repair needs.
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Flooded basementsBasements rebuilt after sewer backup or heavy rain, with better protection planned in, such as a backwater valve.
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MouldOnce a remediation company clears the mould, we fix the moisture that caused it and rebuild the walls, ceilings and floors.
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InsuranceHow the claim, the adjuster, the deductible and any upgrades work, from the first visit to the final payment.
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Central Waterdown
Central Waterdown
Central WaterdownWaterdown has been part of the City of Hamilton since 2001, so repairs to framing or wiring need a City of Hamilton building permit or an electrical inspection, which we handle. If your home is on the city sewer, ask the City of Hamilton about its Protective Plumbing Program for a backwater valve while the basement is open.
Family owned since 2003We are a family-owned renovation company with offices in Oakville and Burlington. The people who write your rebuild scope are the people who build it.
Call your insurer to open a claim. If water is still in the house or there was smoke, a cleanup company removes it and dries or cleans the house. Your insurer usually arranges this.
We look at every damaged room, take photos and measurements, and write up exactly what needs to be rebuilt, room by room.
We can walk the house with your adjuster and answer their questions, so the approved scope matches the damage that is really there.
Insurance pays to put things back as they were. If you want more, such as a new layout or better finishes, we price it separately so you decide.
A project lead runs the job with our own crews and licensed trades, with permits where they are needed. You see updates and photos in your client portal.
We go over every room together and finish your list. Our four-year workmanship warranty starts here.
Most Waterdown rebuilds start once the house is dry and the adjuster has approved the scope. One room usually takes one to two weeks on site, and a house after a large fire a few months.
“This was our second time doing a kitchen reno, and this team made me realize the difference an honest contractor can make.”
“Elijah and his team did a fantastic job renovating our kitchen. From start to finish, communication was easy, clear, and straightforward.”
“They did the design with us before we even signed. Came in and finished on time as they said. Very few contractors do that these days.”
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Permits, flood protection, insurance and who does what.
Replacing drywall, floors or cabinets as they were doesn't need a permit. Repairs to framing, beams or joists need a City of Hamilton building permit, and new wiring goes through the Electrical Safety Authority. We prepare what is needed and book the inspections.
Waterdown is part of the City of Hamilton. If your home is on the city sewer, ask about the City's Protective Plumbing Program (3P), which offers grants toward a backwater valve and related work. Check the City's site for the current rules before the work starts.
Most home policies cover sudden damage, such as a burst pipe, a kitchen fire or a storm, and not damage that built up slowly. Sewer backup and overland flooding are often only covered if that coverage was added. Your policy and your adjuster decide what is covered.
A cleanup company removes water, dries the house and cleans smoke, and a mould remediation company removes mould. We rebuild: framing, insulation, drywall, floors, kitchens, bathrooms, and electrical and plumbing through licensed trades, with the permits the work needs.
No. Removing water, drying the house and cleaning smoke are done by a cleanup company, which your insurer usually arranges. We come in after that and rebuild. If you are not sure the house is dry enough to rebuild, call us and we will tell you honestly.
Yes. We serve Waterdown from our Burlington office on Dynes Road.
Water damage from leaks and burst pipes, flooded basements, fire and smoke damage, and mould damage once the mould has been removed. We rebuild any room: kitchens, bathrooms, basements, ceilings, floors and stairs.
Not to replace drywall, floors or cabinets as they were. Repairs to framing, beams or joists need a City of Hamilton building permit, and electrical work goes through the Electrical Safety Authority. We handle the permit and the inspections.
In most cases, yes. Your insurer may suggest a contractor, but you can usually choose your own. Check your policy and tell your adjuster who you want to use, and we will send them our written scope.
You do. Your insurer pays the approved amount for the repair, less your deductible. Anything you add on top of the approved repairs, such as upgrades, is between you and us and priced separately.
Yes, and it is often the best time to do it. Insurance pays to put the room back as it was. If you want a different layout or better finishes, we price the difference separately so you can see exactly what you are adding.
Yes. Everything we build is covered by our four-year workmanship warranty, the same as on our renovations. If anything we built is not right in the first four years, we come back and fix it.
We serve Waterdown from our Burlington office on Dynes Road.
1. A free visit and a written scope
2. We work with your adjuster
3. We rebuild, then walk through it with you
Burlington Home Renovation Contractors by Gracia Makeovers
466 Dynes Rd, Burlington, ON L7N 2T7
416-300-8212
We rebuild after water, fire and mould damage across Waterdown. Pick the kind of damage for the details that apply.
Gracia Makeovers designs and builds kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and whole-home renovations, and rebuilds after water and fire damage, from offices in Oakville and Burlington.
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