Emergency
Emergency Water Extraction New Raymer, 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
How long can a New Raymer house go without heat before its pipes freeze?
In January, sometimes less than a day, especially an old house with lines along outside walls. That is why the propane level matters so much. Keeping the tank well above empty through winter, and arranging automatic delivery, prevents the most common cause of a freeze.
What should a New Raymer homeowner do before leaving in winter?
Fill the propane tank, set the heat at a moderate level, and ask someone to look in. For absences of more than a few days, shutting off the water and draining the lines is the safer choice, since neighbors may be few and far between.
Why are old grassland houses near New Raymer hard to protect?
Because their plumbing was added long after they were built, and the plains wind finds every gap in an old foundation. Lines along outside walls and in crawl spaces cool first. Sealing gaps and closing vents before winter helps most.
Where these answers come from: the New Raymer page.