Flood repairs delayed by massive contractor backlog

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Six weeks after a severe Canada Day storm flooded more than 6,000 basements across Ottawa, local contractors are facing a massive backlog to rebuild damaged properties. CTV's Natalie van Rooy speaks with homeowners who anticipate significant out-of-pocket expenses as rebuilding costs exceed their insurance coverage. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews #Shorts #FloodCleanup #HomeRepair #CTVNewsOttawa

Tags: City of Ottawa, Natalie van Rooy, Joe Cambal, Greg Martin, C and C Drywall Ottawa, flood cleanup, basement flooding, contractor backlog, CTV, CTV News, CTV Ottawa, CTV News Ottawa

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