Flood, Pipe Burst, Water Damage Remediation

We're Your Water Damage Experts

Do you have damaged residential or commercial property from flooding or plumbing issues? Roof leaks, ceiling leaks, and other types of water damage are responsible for billions of dollars in yearly property repairs for homeowners and business managers like you. Don't let this happen to your family or business — let Valley Restoration and Construction help instead.

Valley Restoration has been Western Colorado's go-to water damage cleanup and restoration source since 2014. Our technicians trained to IICRC S500 water damage standards are trained to discover the source of your water damage and prepare a game plan to mitigate damage and restore your home or business to pre-damage conditions.

Regardless of the extent of your water damage, you can call us. We will extract the water, dry the entire area, then develop a restoration game plan to repair your home or business.

Types of Water Damage

How Does Water Damage Happen?

Water damage comes in many forms. Water heaters, faulty plumbing, and broken pipes are common causes of water damage inside your home.

Water Heaters

Water heaters have a lifespan; as they age, they may start to corrode and rust, leading to leaks or a complete tank rupture. When this happens, a significant amount of water can flood the area around the water heater, potentially damaging floors, walls, and any nearby items.

Faulty Plumbing

Faulty plumbing can also lead to water damage. Leaky joints, worn-out seals, or cracked pipes can go unnoticed for some time. This can cause long-term damage to the areas around the leak, including mold and mildew. In severe cases, faulty plumbing can lead to significant pipe bursts that cause immediate and extensive water damage.

Broken Pipes

Broken pipes can result in immediate, severe water damage. A pipe can break due to freezing temperatures, corrosion, or physical damage. Older homes are more susceptible to these forms of water damage, especially during the cold winter months here in Colorado, when pipes are most likely to burst. Water can quickly flood the area when a pipe breaks, damaging floors, walls, and personal belongings.

Also, storms and heavy rains can flood homes through the roof, windows, or doors. Water can seep through the basement or crawlspace if it builds up outside.

Storms and Heavy Rains

When storms and heavy rains occur, the ground can become saturated, reducing its ability to absorb water. When the soil's absorption capacity is exceeded, water starts to pool on the surface, leading to basement and crawl space flooding, especially in low-lying areas along the Gunnison River, Tomichi Creek, and Uncompahgre River. Also, regions located at the base of the San Juan Mountains can quickly flood as stormwater runoff, or snowmelt makes its way down the mountain.

Urban Areas

Urban areas within the city limits of Montrose, Ridgway, Gunnison, and Delta are also prone to flooding during storms and heavy rains due to the prevalence of impervious surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt, which prevent water from being absorbed into the ground. This backup increases surface runoff, quickly overwhelming stormwater drainage systems and causing flash floods.

Windows and Doors

Windows and doors can serve as entry points for water, potentially causing significant damage to a home. Even a tiny breach in the sealing or caulking around windows and doors can allow rainwater to seep inside, leading to water stains, peeling paint, and over time, even structural damage due to rotting wood. Strong winds, often accompanying storms, can exacerbate this issue by driving rain against windows and doors with force, increasing the likelihood of water intrusion.

If your washing machine or dishwasher malfunctions, it can cause leaks and floods.

Dishwashers

For dishwashers, potential issues include faulty valves, loose or damaged hoses, and worn-out seals. If the water inlet valve fails, it can cause the dishwasher to overflow. Similarly, water can leak out if the hose that connects the dishwasher to the water supply line becomes loose or develops a crack. Additionally, the seals that keep water inside the dishwasher can wear out over time, leading to moisture escaping from the appliance.

Washing Machines

Washing machines, on the other hand, can cause water damage. The hoses connecting the washing machine to the water supply are often a point of failure. Over time, these hoses can crack or burst, causing water to leak or flood the area. Furthermore, faulty pumps or drum seals can leak water from the machine.

Finally, if your home was ravaged by fire and water was used to put it out, you will need water mitigation to extract the water from the building.

Water Saturation

Firefighters use high-pressure hoses that quickly release a large amount of water to combat the fire. This water can saturate walls, ceilings, floors, and personal belongings, leading to potential water damage and mold growth if not promptly addressed.

Physical Damage

The force of the water from the hoses can also cause physical damage. High-pressure water can break windows, damage drywall, and move or destroy personal belongings.

Water Mitigation

Water mitigation involves all the necessary steps to stop further damage. Water mitigation contains water damage and salvages anything that is restorable, thus reducing the impact of the water on your home and property.

Until we contain the damage, reconstruction can't start. Once water mitigation is complete, water restoration can begin if the building's structural and other substantial parts require reconstruction and rebuilding.

Water Damage Restoration

Once water mitigation is complete, we start with water restoration. We reconstruct and rebuild any walls, ceilings, floors, and structural components damaged by water.

Using the same specialists for water mitigation and restoration is best. You will get a better price and have the peace of mind that all aspects of mitigation and restoration will be tackled from start to end by a professional trained to IICRC S500 water damage standards like Valley Restoration and Construction.

Why Call Valley Restoration & Construction?

Anytime water causes physical damage to your home or business, it can be frustrating and challenging to deal with. However, Valley Restoration and Construction is here to help you through every step of the water damage restoration process.

FAQs

Common Water Damage Questions