Headon Forest, BurlingtonCustomers Rate us 5 out of 5
Customers Rate us 5 out of 5
Leaks, burst pipes and flooded basements in Aldershot, Alton Village, Brant Hills, Downtown Burlington and across Burlington. Once the house is dry, we rebuild every room the water reached and fix the leak for good.
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.
The same crews and licensed trades who built these Burlington renovations rebuild after water damage, with the same finish and the same warranty.
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Palmer, BurlingtonBurlington has had major basement floods in recent years, including August 2014, when about 190 mm of rain fell on parts of the city in a few hours, and again in July 2024. Halton Region runs basement flooding prevention subsidies for Burlington homes, and repairs to structure need a City of Burlington building permit, which we handle.
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 Burlington water damage rebuilds start within a few days of the house being dry and the scope approved. One room usually takes one to two weeks on site.
“This was our second time doing a kitchen reno, and this team made me realize the difference an honest contractor can make.”
“We've had other contractors in the house before and the difference with Gracia Makeovers was noticeable right away. They actually listened to what we wanted.”
“Our experience with Gracia Makeovers was straightforward and stress free. Overall, it felt like we hired the right team.”
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Local details, permits and what insurance usually covers.
Replacing drywall, floors or cabinets as they were doesn't need a permit. Repairs to framing, beams or joists need a City of Burlington building permit, and new wiring goes through the Electrical Safety Authority. We prepare what is needed and book the inspections.
Halton Region runs basement flooding prevention subsidies for Burlington homes, including backwater valves, sump pumps and disconnecting downspouts. Some need approval before the work starts, so check Halton's site or ask us early.
Most policies cover sudden water damage, such as a burst pipe or an appliance that failed, and not a leak that went on slowly for months. Sewer backup and overland water are often only covered if that coverage was added. Your adjuster decides.
Closing up wet framing or subfloor traps the moisture, and that is how mould starts. The cleanup company dries the house and checks it with a moisture meter. We check it again before we close anything up.
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 work across Burlington, including Aldershot, Alton Village, Brant Hills, Downtown Burlington, Dynes, Headon Forest, Maple, Millcroft, Palmer and Pinedale. We serve Burlington from our office on Dynes Road.
Usually within a few days of the house being dry and the scope approved by your insurer. If you are paying for the repair yourself, as soon as it is dry.
Yes. Our licensed plumber finds and fixes the leak as part of the rebuild, whether it is a failed valve, an unwaterproofed shower or a pipe in a cold outside wall.
It depends on your policy and where the water came from. Sewer backup and overland water are often only covered if that coverage was added to the policy. Your adjuster decides.
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.
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 Burlington from our 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 damage anywhere in Burlington. These are neighbourhoods where we have already renovated homes.
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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