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Preparing your Home for a Tornado
Ontario experiences approximately 12 tornadoes a year between May and September1. Tornadoes can occur anywhere across the province but are most prominent in Thunder Bay and southern Ontario. In July 2021, a tornado struck the city of Barrie creating damages...
Bachly Employee Spotlight – Matt Messmer
The Bachly employee spotlight is shining on Matt Messmer! Matt's been with the Bachly team for the past 17 years and is the Vice President of Emergency Services. Beginning his Bachly career as a laborer in the summer of 2004, Matt chose to onboard full-time...
Prepare Your Home for Spring
What better way to freshen up your home than with seasonal maintenance? As we enter a new season, it’s always ideal to give your home a little TLC. Below are some tips to prepare your home for Spring! Change your Filters For optimal air quality, it’s best to...
Spotlight Feature – Julie Orofiamma
Meet Julie Orofiamma. Julie has been with Bachly for 20 years and is a Senior Restoration Supervisor for our Emergency Services division. Julie joined the Bachly team in 2002 where she worked part-time as a cleaner. Julie enjoyed her work, the employees, and...
Bachly’s Women in Construction
Over the years women have been underrepresented in Canada’s construction industry. In 2019, 13.3% of women were employed in the industry, both on and off job sites.1 We celebrate Women in Construction Week to acknowledge, educate and promote the role of women in the...
International Women’s Day
March 8 marks International Women's Day. On this day we acknowledge and celebrate women's accomplishments across the globe. This year's theme is #Breakthe Bias. The theme focuses on creating a more inclusive, equal, and diverse world for women. In honor of...
Spotlight Feature- Cindy Jones
As we embark on our 60-year milestone, we want to turn our employee spotlight on Cindy Jones, one of our longest tenures of 40 years. Cindy joined the Bachly team in 1982 working in a model home in Pottageville, Ontario, as “Girl Friday”. Though an outdated...
Soda Blasting vs. Dry Ice Blasting
As a company specializing in Restoration Services, ICI Construction and Custom Home Building, we also have an in-house emergency services team. From fire to water damage and everything in between our BES (Bachly Emergency Services) crew has you covered. Two services...
Green Series: Net Zero Homes
In the fifth installment of our Green Series blog, we are discussing the growing idea of Net Zero Homes! What are Net Zero Homes? Net Zero Homes produces as much energy as it generates. This means the net amount of energy it purchases from a hydro company is...
Employee Spotlight Feature – Ken Dale
This month we are shining our employee spotlight feature on Ken Dale, the Vice President of Commercial Construction. For the past 17 years Ken has grown with the company, and has humbly taken on this role. Let’s look into how his career has grown since joining the...
Green Series: Benefits of Green Home Building
In the fourth installment of our Green Series, we are breaking down the top 5 benefits of building a green home. 1. Green Homes are More Durable Homes built using recycled materials (i.e. recycled plastic and wood fibers) can last up to 5x longer than new...
Green Series: Concrete Alternatives
We’re back with the third installment of our Green Series. This installment focuses on eco-friendly concrete alternatives for residential and ICI construction. TIMBERCRETE Timbercrete is a blend of sawmill waste, cement, sand, binders and a non-toxic...
Green Series: LEED Certification
At Bachly we are proud to have built and achieved LEED Certification on some of our ICI builds. We continuously strive to design and build using strategies aimed at improving areas of human and environmental health. What is LEED? Leadership in Energy and...
7 Things You Need to Know Before Building a Home
Building your first custom home can be both daunting and exciting as there are many decisions that must be made by you! If you cannot make the tough decisions, your builder will be forced to make the choices. This is not an ideal situation as the home may not turn out...
Green Series: Adding Green Roofs into your Commercial Build
With the ongoing climate change and the rise in air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions within urban cities, it is important for industries to take the next step to help reduce these pollutants. One sustainable solution on the rise is the implementation of green...
Tips to Prepare your Home for Summer
Throughout the course of the winter, a combination of snow, ice and cold temperatures can create problems in certain areas of your home. With the winter thaw and added moisture from spring, water damage is one of the biggest issues home owners face during this time of...
Take a Tour of our 20,000 square foot Contents Storage and Processing Warehouse
Our head office in Bolton is equipped with a variety of different office and storage spaces that utilizes new technology and innovation for our insurer partners and policyholders. The total square footage of the building is over 50,000, however, within that space, we...
Incredible Fire Loss Restoration Transformation
Our homeowners experienced a devastating whole home fire loss in 2019. Almost all of their possessions were either destroyed or damaged, along with the majority of their family home in Mississauga, ON. After their insurance company processed the loss, our team was...
Technology Trends in Construction
Whether it be machinery, software systems, communication advancements, or something as small as a camera, the construction industry is a leader in technological implementation. Throughout our four divisions (custom home building, commercial & ICI construction,...
Energy Efficient Home Building
A Custom Home Builder and Architect who are well versed in Smart Design Your first step to building a energy efficient custom home is vetting a home builder and/or architect that has knowledge and experience building Smart homes. You can normally get a general...
Home Insurance 101 Series: Endorsements
In the third series of Home Insurance 101 we are discussing endorsements that can be added on to your home policy - Overland and Sewer Back-Up coverage. A key differentiation between overland water damage and sewer back-up water damage is if the water is coming...
Home Insurance 101 Series: Additional Living Expenses
In the second series of Home Insurance 101 we are breaking down all the elements of Additional Living Expenses that you need to know about. Additional living expenses accounts for the coverage of alternative living arrangements you may have to make if your home...
Home Insurance 101 Series: Content Coverage
Content coverage is a complex element of your Home Insurance Policy. Do you know what you are covered for if disaster strikes? Content coverage is an element of your home insurance that is normally generalized due to the nature of the coverage. It should be...
The Evolution of the ‘Shopping Mall’
How emerging trends in retail and technology are shaping a new type of shopping mall. With the ever-expanding world of technology, all sectors of our society are forced to change and evolve to fit the mold of what the future generations will want and need. With...
An Incredible Renovation in the Heart of Rosedale, Toronto
The incredible transformation from outdated Victorian, into a historically restored contemporary estate. Nestled in the heart of Toronto's Rosedale area is a 1900s Victorian estate that boasts stunning character and incredible contemporary art. The renovation...
Outdoor Design Ideas For Summer
Now that summer is in full swing we are here to provide you with some outdoor design ideas for summer 2019! We have 5 design ideas you'll want to incorporate into your next backyard makeover. Whether it is hosting large parties or spending quiet afternoons in the sun,...
What Flooring is Best For You? Pro’s & Con’s
Pro’s & Con’s of Flooring TypesChoosing flooring for your home can be quite a feat with so many options on the market. There is traditional material that has withstood the test of time, but also more advanced materials that have been developed with new...
Is the Death of Brick & Mortar on the Horizon?
With the increase of online shopping comes the common debate on whether e-commerce is a serious threat to the livelihood of traditional brick and mortar retail stores, or if it is merely an additional retail avenue for consumers.
Ohio and the Midwest Forced to Rebuild After the 2019 Tornadoes
Life After the Storm Tornadoes have always been one of the most feared catastrophic events for those living in the United States Midwest and surrounding areas. The devastation that they can cause in a matter of seconds is alarming and unimaginable for most. In the...
5 Design Trends You Need To Try This Summer
Each season that comes and goes also brings along design trends that seem to fluctuate in popularity. With the summer fast approaching, we are going to break down the design trends that will be popping up all over your Instagram and Pinterest feeds so you can get...
The Winner of BILD Award’s Best Renovation
With the increase of online shopping comes the common debate on whether e-commerce is a serious threat to the livelihood of traditional brick and mortar retail stores, or if it is merely an additional retail avenue for consumers.
Big Changes Coming to The Burlington Mall
Bachly Construction is currently working on a multi-million dollar renovation and addition that will add a total of 39 new store and restaurant locations to the Burlington Mall. In addition, they will also be renovating the entire concourse, transforming the design of...
Commercial Development of the Tri-Cities
The Shift West In the past 10 years the Tri-Cities, including Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, have been rapidly increasing infrastructure and commercial developments. Before this shift in the city scape, the Tri-Cities have been known as suburban areas with...
Which Counter Top is Best For Your Home?
Struggling to pick a Counter Top? Read below and let us help you choose the best material for your home!GraniteWhen you invest in granite counter tops you are investing in a signature, completely unique piece of material. It is 100% naturally mined, ensuring no slab...
Smilezone Celebrity Golf Tournament 2018
The Smilezone Foundation recently held their 6th annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club in Milton, Ontario. We have been a proud Gold Sponsor of the tournament since its inception in 2012. This tournament brings together celebrities,...
Prepping Your Home for the Spring Melt
Prepping Your Home for the Spring MeltCheck Gutters & DownspoutsAfter a long winter, snow, ice and leaves can build up in your gutters and downspouts. It is very important to ensure that they are cleaned out and cleared to avoid leaking. The biggest element during...
The Oakville Club Renovation
The Oakville Club Renovation Bachly Construction is very pleased to announce that The Oakville Club’s renovations are now finished. We completely custom renovated the River Bar and both the upstairs and downstairs dining rooms. We added a board room, private dining...
Custom Home Building in Oakville
Why Oakville? Not only does Bachly Construction have an office in Oakville, Ontario, but many of our custom built homes and renovations are located in Oakville as well. Oakville presents substantial building opportunities for our clients who are looking to live in a...
Signs of A Roof Leak
Damaged Walls If you come across any stained, soggy or damaged walls the cause is likely an internal leak. If the wall proceeds to bubble or crumble then there is definitely a leak within the walls of your home If any paint is chipping in an area that is unusual it is...
The Need to Know’s of Flat Roof Construction
The roof above your head – arguably our most important human possession, and yet how many of us know about proper construction and upkeep? More homeowners are opting for modern architecture characterized by strong horizontal lines, large, expansive windows, and...
Tips For Hiring a Contractor
Professionalist, First Impressions & "Vibes" On time. This is the very first form of impression you will get from a contracting company. If they are prompt and courteous on your first meeting it shows that they are taking you and your project seriously. Things...
Technological Implications on the Construction Industry
The Internet of Things, better known in the tech world as IoT, is an undeniable force that is making its way swiftly into the construction industry. What does IoT refer to? It is the technological process of connecting any machine, tool, or system to the Internet to...
Drones Set For Take-Off In Construction
Drones are improving the construction industry from all angles – residential construction, commercial construction, and property restoration services. Improved flight control and image capturing capabilities are making it easier to customize building projects to meet...
Steps to Take if Your Home is Flooded
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