Ouray, CO Service Area
Restoration Services for Ouray and Ouray County
Ouray sits at nearly 7,800 feet in a box canyon of the San Juan Mountains, with the Million Dollar Highway climbing south toward Red Mountain Pass. Its historic Victorian buildings, lodging, rentals and second homes make it a special place, and its long, snowy winters are hard on buildings. Valley Restoration & Construction is a locally owned company based in Olathe, and we answer the phone 24/7 at (970) 964-4437.
When water, fire, smoke or mold damages your home, cabin, rental or business, we stop the damage from spreading and handle the cleanup and the rebuild with one local team. Our technicians are trained to IICRC S500/S520/S700 standards for water damage, mold remediation and fire and smoke restoration.
What Ouray's Mountain Weather Does to Buildings
- Deep cold and frozen pipes. Ouray's nights stay well below freezing for months. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated rooms are at risk, especially in homes that sit empty between visits.
- Heavy snow and ice dams. Snow piles up on roofs, and sun followed by a hard freeze builds ice along the eaves. Meltwater backs up under roofing and shows up as stains on ceilings and walls. Read how to prevent frozen pipes and ice dams.
- Spring melt and storms. Snowmelt and summer thunderstorms can send water down steep slopes toward foundations.
- Wildfire smoke. Smoke and soot can travel a long way and settle into homes and lodging.
Ouray Homes: Historic Buildings, Cabins and Second Homes
Many Ouray buildings are more than a century old, with original framing, stone foundations and plumbing that has been updated in stages. Water damage in these buildings needs careful drying so that old materials aren't damaged further. Second homes and short-term rentals add another risk: a leak can run for days before anyone notices. If you're closing up for the season, our checklist for closing up a cabin or second home for winter in Ouray and Ridgway covers the basics.
Western Colorado is also known for elevated radon levels, and testing is the only way to know your home's level. Our radon mitigation team can help.
Our Services in Ouray
Nearby Communities We Serve
From our Olathe office we serve Ouray, Ridgway, Telluride, Log Hill Mesa, Colona and the rest of Ouray County, as well as Montrose and Olathe. If you're not sure whether we come to you, call and ask.
Working With Your Insurance
Most water and fire losses involve an insurance claim. We document the damage with photos, moisture readings and notes on what was removed and why, and we work with your adjuster to keep the claim moving. Our guide on working with your insurance company when disaster strikes explains what to expect.
Ouray Restoration FAQ
Yes, we serve Ouray year-round. Mountain roads and weather affect travel time, so we'll give you a realistic arrival time when you call (970) 964-4437.
Call us. We can coordinate access with you, a neighbor or a property manager, shut off the water, start drying and document everything for your insurance company.
Yes. We dry and clean with the building's age and materials in mind and explain what has to be removed and why before we do it.
Yes. We document the damage and the work, communicate with your adjuster and help keep the claim moving. You choose who restores your property.
Yes. We handle drying, cleanup and the rebuild with one local team.