Serving Hillrose
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Hillrose, 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.
First question on the call: how long was it empty?
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 is the first thing to check under a Hillrose mobile home in October?
The riser where the water line comes up from the ground, its heat tape, and the skirting around it. Freezing nights begin in October here and run into April, so any gap or dead tape found early can be fixed before January.
What should a Hillrose household do if the propane runs out in winter?
Call for a delivery at once, and while waiting, shut off the main water valve and open a faucet at the lowest point. With January lows near 9 degrees, a house without heat cools quickly.
What does a wet Hillrose June do to the ground under a mobile home?
It is the wettest month of the year here, with heavy storms that can pool water under a mobile home or against a foundation. Keeping the ground graded away from the home and the skirting vents clear helps it drain.
Read these beside the Hillrose housing and climate notes.