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Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Fort Collins, 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.
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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 Fort Collins landlords do before the winter break?
Remind tenants not to turn the heat off, ask them to leave cabinet doors open under sinks on outside walls, and arrange a check inside each empty unit during the break. A tenant who has gone home for three weeks will not notice a frozen pipe; a landlord who walks through once a week will.
Why do so many Fort Collins pipes freeze in January?
Because January brings the coldest nights and many homes are empty then, especially rentals whose tenants are away for the university break. A house with the thermostat set low and nobody inside loses heat quickly in a cold snap, and the first sign of a split line may be water under the door.
Who is responsible for checking an empty rental in Fort Collins?
That depends on the lease, but in practice the landlord is the one who can get inside and has the most to lose. Tenants should know where the main shutoff is and whom to call, and landlords should know which units are empty over breaks. Agreeing on both before December avoids most surprises.
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