Emergency
Emergency Water Extraction Bond, CO
Standing water removed before it travels further into the building - the first step after any failure, and the one that shows how far the water went. Standing water is removed before it moves further into the structure. After a failure that ran unnoticed, how much there is and where it collected is also the first measure of how long it ran and how far it traveled.
Say when the building was last checked
Often needed alongside
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Damage
Pipes split while frozen and leak when they thaw. The water arrives on the warm day, often days after the cold that caused it.
- Structural Drying
Water that ran unnoticed reaches further than it shows. Drying brings walls, floors and framing back, measured point by point.
Frequently asked questions
Why are the old houses around Bond so exposed to freezing?
Because they were built before indoor plumbing was standard and had it added later, often along outside walls or under floors with little insulation. Most also rely on propane or wood rather than a gas line, so when that heat stops, the old lines are the first to freeze.
For how much of the year can an unheated house near Bond freeze?
From October into May, most of the year. Only the summer months are reliably safe for a house with water in its lines and no heat. Owners who leave between fall and spring should either keep reliable heat on or drain the plumbing before they go.
How can someone keep an eye on an empty house near Bond?
A temperature alarm that sends a message is the most practical way, since neighbors may be far off. Leaving a key with someone nearby who can check inside after a cold snap, and keeping the propane tank well above empty, adds the rest of the protection.
Where these answers come from: the Bond page.