In Matt DiOrio’s and Paola Ferrante’s basement on Hilldale Road, a brown layer of sewage coats the floor — about 1,000 square feet of it.
Once they finish vacuuming the murky water that was left from the storm on Tuesday, they’ll have to remove at least two feet of drywall and insulation to prevent mould from developing and spreading. Some appliances that were in the basement may be salvageable, but it’s possible they’ve all been ruined by the water. The furnace, hot water heater, washer and dryer, sink and lower cabinets might have to go.
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Wednesday’s sudden storm highlights an ongoing problem for some west-end neighbourhoods, even
Overland flooding insurance, which protects against water coming through cracks or windows in