Winmar Barrie/Orillia
237 Saunders Road L4N 9A3 Barrie, ON, Canada

The icicles on the edge of your roof causes more damage than you would think! Non-uniform temperatures on the surface of your roof cause Ice Dams and can lead to water leaking into your home and causing more damage. If you have Ice Dams, call on the pros at WINMAR to come and assess the area, locate the main issue, and fix the problem.

If you ever find yourself caught driving in a snowstorm, here are some helpful tips to remember! Drive slowly to avoid skids Increase distance between you & the vehicle in front Don’t power up hills, your wheels may begin to spin... Be extra cautious on bridges, which freeze first, and on highway exit ramps, which may have gotten less anti-icing material See more

A fun fact for the day! Did you know that the average construction worker today is 42 years old?!

Water damage to properties is one of the most common types of damage. There are so many different problems that can happen because of water including floods, pipes bursting, sewer backup, and more! If you've got water damage, don't worry. Just call on us to help you get your property back to pre-loss condition!

Just a friendly reminder that house fires are still very possible even though its winter. In fact, winter is the WORST season for residential fires in Canada! Many reasons contribute to this - home have their heating turned up/fireplace on, cooking meals inside, and lots of people who smoke choose to do it indoors. Make sure you are staying vigilant this season to prevent any fires. For any property damage, call on WINMAR - we are open 24/7!

A reminder that we have all the tools necessary for COVID-19 cleaning. Call on us at WINMAR to make sure your homes and businesses are clean, disinfected, and safe for you and your guests/customers!

A very happy holidays from all of us at WINMAR! We hope you all enjoy this time and stay safe

Whether you decorated your house weeks ago or are just doing it this weekend - check your extension cords!! Over time, cords can deteriorate which can cause some really disastrous situations for you and your home. It's also a good idea to make sure that your extension cords/power bars aren't overloaded and are free of clutter. Practice extension cord safety

Contrary to popular belief, winter is a great time to do some inside renovations! Especially since you are more likely to be spending time inside, it's a good idea to update an area of your home. Check out this list of 10 places to consider updating during these cold months!

As everyone starts to put up and decorate their trees for the holiday season, it's important to remember these 5 tips for preventing a fire! 1. When buying a real tree, pick one that looks fresh - no brown pine needles! 2. Keep the tree watered - a dry tree can burn quicker than newspaper!... 3. Place your trees at least 3 feet from any heat source 4. Make sure you have no faulty lights on the tree that can cause potential damage/fire 5. Turn off your lights when you are not around!

Some really good and simple home projects for when you're at home in the winter and looking for something to do! #3 is something we all forget about

Here's a snow tip for the day!! When you are shovelling this season, make sure you shovel around your house and keep the snow away! You want to make sure that water doesn't seep into your home and damage anything. You can always call on WINMAR to deal with any water issues you may encounter

Frozen pipes need to be taken care of immediately before anything disastrous happens. Here are some tips to hopefully prevent any frozen pipes in your home: Keeping the Heat On Allowing Faucets to Drip Slightly Keeping All Interior Doors Open... Sealing Up Holes and Cracks Adding Extra Insulation Don't forget to call on WINMAR for all of your restoration needs!

We thank you all for your service and your sacrifice that has helped give us the life we have today - lest we forget

A fun reno fact for the day! Hardwood floors can last for a century or even longer than that If you're able to, installing them is a GREAT investment!

We're ready to work for you! Whether it's water and flood repair, mould remediation or fire damage restoration - we are here for YOU. Call on WINMAR for any and all of your restoration needs.

Is your house ready for the winter months? You'll want to make sure you do these 4 things to prepare yourself: 1 Drain water from outdoor facets/hoses to prevent freezing 2 Make sure all windows and doors are caulked and sealed properly to avoid drafts... 3 Scan your roof for any missing, damaged or loose shingles and fix them immediately or call on us to get it repaired 4 Restock your winter essentials like snow salt, shovels, freezing temperature windshield fluid, etc. Most important, don't forget to call on us at WINMAR for any restoration needs. View our full list of services here: https://winmarbarrie.ca/services/