Hidden damage
Hidden water damage can remain behind walls, ceilings, or floors when the initial assessment is incomplete.
Source : IICRC / property restoration industry practices
Water Damage Response
Detailed Assessment and Estimate
Make the right decisions from the outset with a complete water damage assessment and a detailed estimate before work begins.
Understanding the risks
Organizations often struggle to identify every affected area and accurately forecast the true cost and timeline of a water damage event.
More costly
When a loss is underestimated at the outset, corrective work, additional demolition, and delays can multiply project costs.
Source : Water damage restoration industry studies
Uninsured costs
For every dollar of insured damage caused by water- or weather-related events, an estimated $2 to $4 in uninsured costs is also incurred.
Source : Statistics Canada
The service
Get a complete picture of the damage before work begins
Every water damage event is unique. Before recommending any work, our team conducts a detailed assessment to determine the true extent of the damage, identify affected areas, evaluate risks, and define the best response strategy.
Using specialized equipment, we detect visible and hidden moisture, analyze affected materials, and document all our observations. The findings are then compiled into a clear estimate outlining the recommended work, expected timelines, and associated costs.
Our goal is simple: to help you make an informed decision before work begins, with a clear understanding of the scope of the response.
Our process
What are the steps in a detailed assessment and estimate after water damage?
Our team supports you from the initial inspection through the presentation of a clear strategy and estimate.
Site inspection and damage analysis
Our specialists visit the site to understand the circumstances of the event, identify the source of the water, and gather essential information about the building and affected spaces.
Identification and documentation of affected areas
Using thermal cameras, moisture meters, and specialized equipment, we identify affected rooms, materials, and areas, even when moisture is not visible to the naked eye. Each affected area is documented to establish the true extent of the damage.
Definition of the drying strategy
The collected data is analyzed to determine the best drying approach for each affected area. When conditions allow, we prioritize a strategy that preserves materials and avoids demolition.
Presentation of the detailed estimate
We present the assessment findings along with a detailed estimate of the recommended work. Before the response begins, you gain a clear understanding of the extent of the damage, the actions required, the expected timelines, and the associated costs.
Benefits
What are the benefits of a post-loss assessment and estimate for my organization?
A structured assessment lets you plan the response from a documented picture of the damage instead of assumptions.
Understand the full extent of the damage
Precisely identify affected rooms, materials, and areas before work begins.
Detect hidden moisture
Detect moisture hidden behind walls, ceilings, and floors before it causes further damage.
Better forecast work, costs, and timelines
A better understanding of the damage helps plan the right response from the outset and reduce unexpected adjustments.
Make a documented decision
Receive a detailed estimate and a response strategy tailored to your building before authorizing the work.
Why Assek
Why trust Assek with your post-loss assessment?
At Assek, we use specialized equipment and our non-destructive drying expertise to identify and document affected areas. This approach provides a complete picture of the damage before work begins.
Our goal is to give you the information needed to understand the situation, evaluate your options, and make an informed decision before taking action.
See how Assek identifies the true extent of water damage and prepares a clear estimate.
Speak with our team to understand the next steps in your response.