Serving Avondale
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Avondale, CO
Snow melts over the warm roof and refreezes at the eave. The ridge of ice holds water back until it finds its way inside. Water held behind an ice dam enters slowly and keeps entering for as long as the snow and the ridge of ice remain. Ceilings and upper wall cavities near the eaves are opened where it collected, and wet insulation in the affected bays is removed.
Shut the water off first, then call
Often needed alongside
- Structural Drying
Water that ran unnoticed reaches further than it shows. Drying brings walls, floors and framing back, measured point by point.
- Vacant & Second-Home Water Damage
A leak in an occupied house is found in hours. In an empty one it runs until the next visit, and that time is the size of the loss.
Frequently asked questions
What should an Avondale owner arrange before a January trip?
A thermostat left at a moderate setting and a neighbor who will step inside every few days. Almost every house here is owner-occupied, so no landlord is going to check. A split line found after a week has usually soaked the floor and the wall beside it.
Can a summer storm in Avondale do the same damage as a burst pipe?
It can. August is the wettest month here, and a heavy storm can push water through a window well or along a foundation. Clearing gutters and checking that the ground slopes away from the house before summer limits it.
Does gas heat keep an Avondale house safe in a power cut?
Not reliably. Most gas furnaces need electricity for the igniter and blower, so a winter outage stops the heat even with gas at the meter. If the power stays off overnight in January, shutting the main valve and opening a low faucet protects the lines.
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