Water extraction.
Less standing water.
A clearer next step.

Water extraction removes accessible liquid water from a property using equipment suited to its depth, location and contamination. It can include pumping standing water and extracting water from suitable flooring. It is an early part of restoration, followed by assessment and drying of materials that remain wet.

No. Extraction removes liquid water, while restoration may also involve moisture mapping, controlled material removal, cleaning, structural drying, monitoring and repairs. Ask which stages are included in your scope and which require separate authorization or another trade.

Call once you are in a safe location. Continuing water exposure can affect additional materials and rooms. Tell the team whether the source is still active, where the water is and whether electrical or sewage hazards are suspected. We will confirm current response availability for your address.

Do not use an ordinary household vacuum for liquid water. Do not enter water near electrical equipment or plug equipment into a wet area. Even a wet-rated vacuum does not resolve contamination, electrical hazards or moisture inside building assemblies. Get advice before attempting cleanup.

This depends on the water source, exposure time, contamination, condition and construction. Carpet that looks recoverable can conceal saturated underlay or subflooring. Assessment determines whether extraction and drying are appropriate or whether affected layers need removal. Sewage exposure requires a different approach from a recent supply-line leak.

Surface extraction alone may not reach water under boards, underlay or a floating floor. Moisture checks and access to the affected layers help guide the plan. Some assemblies may be suitable for a targeted drying approach; others need controlled removal. No method can guarantee that a swollen or damaged floor will recover.

The time depends on water volume, access, source control, affected surfaces and contamination. Removing accessible water may be much quicker than drying saturated materials, which often takes several days. Ask for separate expectations for removal, drying and repair rather than one fixed completion time.

Contact us about sewage or drain-backup water and describe the suspected source before anyone enters. Contaminated losses need an appropriate cleanup plan, including affected materials and cleaning, rather than ordinary extraction alone. Keep people and pets away and avoid spreading water through the property.

Cost depends on volume, area, access, equipment, material layers, contamination and follow-up drying. A useful estimate should identify the work included, equipment and monitoring arrangements, removal or disposal, and any separate repairs. A site assessment is needed to establish a meaningful scope.

Coverage depends on your policy, the cause of the loss and applicable conditions or exclusions. Contact your insurer promptly, retain photos and invoices, and ask about required authorizations. Emergency mitigation and later repairs may be handled differently. Only your insurer can confirm coverage.

Revive Pro serves homes and businesses across Toronto and the GTA. For condos and commercial properties, share building-management contacts, access restrictions, affected floors and electrical concerns. Water can travel to adjacent units or rooms, so the assessment may extend beyond the first visible wet area.

A dry-looking surface is not enough. Moisture readings, the materials involved and suitable comparison areas help guide drying decisions. Ask which assemblies were checked, what remains inaccessible and whether further work is needed before covering walls or reinstalling flooring.