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Preparing your Home for a Tornado

Preparing your Home for a Tornado

by BachlyAdmin | Jun 8, 2022 | Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

  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...

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Bachly Employee Spotlight – Matt Messmer

Bachly Employee Spotlight – Matt Messmer

by BachlyAdmin | May 11, 2022 | Employee Feature, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

  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...

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Prepare Your Home for Spring

Prepare Your Home for Spring

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 22, 2022 | Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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Spotlight Feature – Julie Orofiamma

Spotlight Feature – Julie Orofiamma

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 10, 2022 | Employee Feature, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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Bachly’s Women in Construction

Bachly’s Women in Construction

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 9, 2022 | Commercial, Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 8, 2022 | Commercial, Green Series, Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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Spotlight Feature- Cindy Jones

Spotlight Feature- Cindy Jones

by BachlyAdmin | Jan 20, 2022 | Employee Feature, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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Soda Blasting vs. Dry Ice Blasting

Soda Blasting vs. Dry Ice Blasting

by BachlyAdmin | Dec 9, 2021 | Commercial, Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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Green Series: Net Zero Homes

Green Series: Net Zero Homes

by BachlyAdmin | Nov 2, 2021 | Green Series, Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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Employee Spotlight Feature – Ken Dale

Employee Spotlight Feature – Ken Dale

by BachlyAdmin | Sep 7, 2021 | Commercial, Employee Feature, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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Green Series: Benefits of Green Home Building

Green Series: Benefits of Green Home Building

by BachlyAdmin | Sep 2, 2021 | Commercial, Green Series, Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...

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Green Series: Concrete Alternatives

Green Series: Concrete Alternatives

by BachlyAdmin | Aug 23, 2021 | Commercial, Green Series, Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

  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...

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Green Series: LEED Certification

Green Series: LEED Certification

by BachlyAdmin | Jul 29, 2021 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

  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...

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7 Things You Need to Know Before Building a Home

7 Things You Need to Know Before Building a Home

by BachlyAdmin | Jul 20, 2021 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Green Series: Adding Green Roofs into your Commercial Build

Green Series: Adding Green Roofs into your Commercial Build

by BachlyAdmin | Jul 8, 2021 | Commercial | 0 Comments

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...

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Tips to Prepare your Home for Summer

Tips to Prepare your Home for Summer

by BachlyAdmin | Jun 21, 2021 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Take a Tour of our 20,000 square foot Contents Storage and Processing Warehouse

Take a Tour of our 20,000 square foot Contents Storage and Processing Warehouse

by BachlyAdmin | Feb 18, 2021 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Incredible Fire Loss Restoration Transformation

Incredible Fire Loss Restoration Transformation

by BachlyAdmin | Feb 10, 2021 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Technology Trends in Construction

Technology Trends in Construction

by BachlyAdmin | Jan 20, 2021 | Residential | 0 Comments

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,...

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Energy Efficient Home Building

Energy Efficient Home Building

by BachlyAdmin | Dec 18, 2020 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Home Insurance 101 Series: Endorsements

Home Insurance 101 Series: Endorsements

by BachlyAdmin | Nov 10, 2020 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Home Insurance 101 Series: Additional Living Expenses

Home Insurance 101 Series: Additional Living Expenses

by BachlyAdmin | Oct 15, 2020 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Home Insurance 101 Series: Content Coverage

Home Insurance 101 Series: Content Coverage

by BachlyAdmin | Sep 22, 2020 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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The Evolution of the ‘Shopping Mall’

The Evolution of the ‘Shopping Mall’

by BachlyAdmin | Jul 21, 2020 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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An Incredible Renovation in the Heart of Rosedale, Toronto

An Incredible Renovation in the Heart of Rosedale, Toronto

by BachlyAdmin | May 16, 2020 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Outdoor Design Ideas For Summer

Outdoor Design Ideas For Summer

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 9, 2020 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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,...

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What Flooring is Best For You? Pro’s & Con’s

What Flooring is Best For You? Pro’s & Con’s

by BachlyAdmin | Dec 4, 2019 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Is the Death of Brick & Mortar on the Horizon?

Is the Death of Brick & Mortar on the Horizon?

by BachlyAdmin | Jul 20, 2019 | Commercial, Residential, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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.

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Ohio and the Midwest Forced to Rebuild After the 2019 Tornadoes

Ohio and the Midwest Forced to Rebuild After the 2019 Tornadoes

by BachlyAdmin | May 31, 2019 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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5 Design Trends You Need To Try This Summer

5 Design Trends You Need To Try This Summer

by BachlyAdmin | Apr 8, 2019 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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The Winner of BILD Award’s Best Renovation

The Winner of BILD Award’s Best Renovation

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 14, 2019 | Residential | 0 Comments

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.

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Big Changes Coming to The Burlington Mall

Big Changes Coming to The Burlington Mall

by BachlyAdmin | Jan 9, 2019 | Commercial | 0 Comments

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...

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Commercial Development of the Tri-Cities

Commercial Development of the Tri-Cities

by BachlyAdmin | Nov 17, 2018 | Commercial | 0 Comments

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...

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Which Counter Top is Best For Your Home?

Which Counter Top is Best For Your Home?

by BachlyAdmin | Sep 15, 2018 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Smilezone Celebrity Golf Tournament 2018

Smilezone Celebrity Golf Tournament 2018

by BachlyAdmin | Jul 26, 2018 | Residential | 0 Comments

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,...

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Prepping Your Home for the Spring Melt

Prepping Your Home for the Spring Melt

by BachlyAdmin | May 11, 2018 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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The Oakville Club Renovation

The Oakville Club Renovation

by BachlyAdmin | May 1, 2018 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Custom Home Building in Oakville

Custom Home Building in Oakville

by BachlyAdmin | Apr 9, 2018 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Signs of A Roof Leak

Signs of A Roof Leak

by BachlyAdmin | Apr 7, 2018 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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The Need to Know’s of Flat Roof Construction

The Need to Know’s of Flat Roof Construction

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 22, 2018 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Tips For Hiring a Contractor

Tips For Hiring a Contractor

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 11, 2018 | Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Technological Implications on the Construction Industry

Technological Implications on the Construction Industry

by BachlyAdmin | Mar 8, 2018 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Drones Set For Take-Off In Construction

Drones Set For Take-Off In Construction

by BachlyAdmin | Jan 17, 2018 | Commercial, Residential | 0 Comments

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...

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Steps to Take if Your Home is Flooded

Steps to Take if Your Home is Flooded

by BachlyAdmin | Sep 5, 2016 | Residential | 0 Comments

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Vehicle Impact
– Board-up/hoarding
– Sight security services

Wind
– Temporary roof and siding repairs
– Drone video assessment

Natural Catastrophes
– National CAT response team

Ice and Hail
– Temporary roof and siding repairs
– Drone video assessment

Environmental
– Biohazard spill abatement
– Mold remediation
– Asbestos abatement

B&E, Crime, Trauma
– Temporary board-up
– Site decontamination
– Building and content removal
– Site security services

– Burst pipe/sprinkler
– Sewer backup
– Water main break
– Overland flooding
– Plumbing services
– Water extraction
– Dehumidification
– Content drying

– Smoke and odor removal
– Emergency heating
– Contents inventory removal and storage
– Relocation assistance
– Emergency power/electrical
– Board-up
– Temporary roof repairs