Vancouver Water Damage Prevention

It’s every Vancouver homeowner’s nightmare to come home after an amazing vacation to find that their home has been progressively destroyed by preventable water damage the entire time while they have been away. Even a small leak can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damages. As you know, heavy rainfall is common place here in Vancouver, so a water tight roof is very important. Water damage is one of the top reasons for a home insurance claim. A small leak can turn into a very large insurance claim when the home is left unattended to for an extended period of time, such as a vacation.  Most sources of water damage can be prevented by checking a number of things before leaving your home for vacation.

Here are some tips to ensure that you have peace of mind on your home while you’re away enjoying your holidays and that you come back to find your home in perfect condition just as you had left it:

1. Check around the house for any existing leaks and have them repaired immediately. Places to check may include your roof, sinks, hose faucets, bath tubs, showers and piping. Look for signs of moisture where there should not be any.
2. Potentially shut off the water main to your home. If you prefer not to do that, consider turning off the water valves to all the sinks, toilets and baths in your home. Be sure to check the valves for leaks after you turn them off, as adjusting the valves can trigger leaking.
3. If your property has a well, you may want to shut the pump of.
4. Be sure that your gutters and downspouts are completely clear of any debris or blockages to ensure that rainfall can drain off of your home properly.
5. If you plan on being away during colder times in Vancouver, ensure that your home’s heating system is working properly. It is important to winterize and your exterior hose valves and drain the pipes to prevent your pipes from bursting. A pipe bursting that goes unattended can cause major damage to a home.
6. Have a friend or family member check on the house occasionally to make sure there are no leaks. Brief this person on how to shut off the water main and other water valves just in case there is any trouble.

In the unfortunate case that water damage has occurred while people have been away on vacation, it is important to check for mold growth if areas have been exposed to moisture in as little as 24 to 48 hours. Areas that are more susceptible to mold growth include dry wall, furniture, any belongings made out of organic material like cloth, paper, wood, etc. If the source of water is from an outside source like a sewer or rain water, the water could contain mold, chemicals, bacteria and viruses. Find the source of water and act appropriately.

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Richmond Restroom Renovation

Top To Bottom Construction transformed this 30 year old powder room to today’s modern look.

We first removed the old popcorn ceiling and run wires above so we could accommodate LED pot lights making the room more brighter, and energy efficient.

The homeowner wanted more cabinet space so we added self closing cabinets, drawers and a pantry to accommodate their belongings.

Instead of the old 70’s arborite countertop, we replaced it with the new modern looking durable quartz counter top.

Lastly, we added wainscoting and crown mouldings to make the room more cozy!

More photos from the project:

The new sink

PROJECT DETAILS

• modernized 30 year old residential bathroom
• removed popcorn ceiling
• added LED pot lights for better and more energy efficient lighting.
• clean modern cabinetry with added pantry for more storage
• new quartz countertop
• added wainscoting and crown moulding

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Vancouver West Carpet Removal

Top To Bottom Construction was called out to make this Vancouver West home livable for a new young family.

Removing the carpet was their main concern because they wanted to restore their existing natural solid hardwood flooring beneath the carpet. The carpet a large area of the home from the living room and foyer area downstairs to the hallway upstairs, including the staircase.

Baseboard was also added to cover the joint surface between the wall and the floor, giving it a nice architectural feature and preventing furniture from damaging the walls.
The carpet was promptly removed and disposed, revealing the existing hardwood floor beneath.

The baseboards finished the look and the new family was happy with the work now that their new home was ready to be moved into.

More photos from the project:

hard wood floor living room 3

hard wood floor living room 2

carpet removed from living room; underlay to be removed

hard wood floor revealed in living room with baseboard

front foyer before carpet removed

front door foyer after carpet removed

existing carpet at bottom of staircase

revealed hard wood floor at bottom of staircase

old carpet at top of staircase

carpet removed and baseboards installed at top of staircase

second floor hallway with old carpet to be removed

existing wood flooring revealed upstairs hallway

PROJECT DETAILS

• existing carpet on main floor, staircase and upstairs hallway
• carpet and underlay removed to reveal original hard wood floor beneath
• white baseboards added to finish the look and provide protection

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Vancouver Renovation Restoration Projects Video

We’re proud to post our first video showing off some of our latest renovation/restoration projects, along with our new logo animation and some catchy music. Enjoy! We hope you like it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVw-VI69Zl8

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Sun Deck Restoration in Richmond

Top To Bottom Construction was called out to transform this homeowner’s sun deck into a workout room.

There were many problems with the current covered deck.

Originally they had carpet that was molding and rotting from the underlay.  Moisture and rain was coming in from two openings on either side of the window in the middle.

All the carpet and mold was removed and cleaned up.  The flooring was rejuvenated with a fresh coat of grey paint and an added slip-resistant finish to it, which works well for a workout room.

To cover up the two openings, preventing any further mold and rot, TTBC added two windows to fully enclose the deck.

The interior and exterior walls were repainted a clean white.

New gutters were added to properly direct rainfall, extending the longevity of the exterior wall and paint.

 

More photos from the project:

PROJECT DETAILS

• Moldy rotten carpet was removed and floor was repainted.
• Installed two new windows to fully enclose deck.
• Interior and exterior walls repainted.
• Gutter installed to protect walls and paint.

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Exterior Skylight Restoration

This homeowner had the leak on going in the skylight above the home’s front entrance door for about 3 years.

As you can see from the before pictures, the wood was already rotting and mold started to build inside. It may seem to be a small matter but it had to be addressed asap or else the water could have gone through the exterior walls and potentially make it through the drywall inside causing more damages.

The team at Top To Bottom Construction sealed the primary source of the water where it was coming from and restored the rotten/moldy wood.

The homeowner was pleased with TTBC and also had us shift the domed skylight forward to provide coverage for their front entrance.

With the leak fixed and the skylight restored, everything now looks and functions as good as new.

More photos from the project:

PROJECT DETAILS

• Skylight over front entrance was leaking for about 3 years
• Skylight frame was rotting and moldy.
• Leak was fixed at the source
• Skylight and frame were restored.
• Skylight was shifted forward for better coverage of front door

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Foyer Expansion at Richmond Pro Badminton

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Laminate Wood Flooring Installation

This homeowner had carpet throughout the second floor of his house and wanted to replace the carpet with laminate wood flooring for a warmer and cleaner look that is also easier to maintain. All the old carpet was pulled up and disposed of. The new flooring was installed with new baseboards and finished promptly after to minimize any disturbance to the home owner’s daily activities. The homeowners were very pleased with our work and had this to say as a testimonial:

“From start to finish we were very impressed with how Matthew and his team quickly completed the installation of our new laminate floor throughout the upstairs of our home. They worked effectively and efficiently to complete the job in half the time we had anticipated. Once done, they cleaned everything up, returned the furniture and left with everything looking AMAZING! We would definitely recommend Top to Bottom Construction and would welcome them back to our home for future renovation projects.
Thanks for a job well done guys, and for the handyman repairs to our door and hardware– for free :)”
Liesa and Dave

More project photos below:

PROJECT DETAILS

• old carpet throughout home removed and disposed
• baseboards re-installed
• new laminate wood flooring installed throughout third floor of home

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