Serving Larkspur
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Larkspur, 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
With more than half of Larkspur homes on skirting and heat tape, which of the two usually fails first?
Mainly the skirting around the home and the heat tape on the line. If either fails, the section of pipe between the ground and the floor freezes first. Checking both every fall, and after a strong wind, prevents most winter splits.
Can a Larkspur mobile home's pipes freeze in April?
Yes. Normal nights fall below freezing into April here, so heat tape should stay plugged in and skirting closed until May. Unplugging the tape after a warm March week is a common way to lose a line.
Before a Larkspur mobile home is closed up for a stretch, which steps matter?
Either keep the heat on and have someone check in, or shut off the water and drain the lines, including the water heater. An empty mobile home is especially exposed because its plumbing sits outside the living space.
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