Serving Platteville
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Platteville, 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.
Say when the building was last checked
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
Who looks in on a Platteville house when its owners travel in winter?
Only whoever they ask. Most homes here are owner-occupied, so there is no landlord or manager checking. A neighbor with a key who looks inside every few days, and a thermostat left at a moderate setting, prevent most frozen pipes.
What should Platteville mobile home owners do before winter?
Check the skirting for gaps, make sure the heat tape on the supply line is working, and close any vents under the home. The supply line where it rises from the ground is where most freezes start, and a gap in the skirting is usually why.
How does a leak spread in a Platteville duplex?
Through the shared wall and floor, so a frozen line in an empty unit can reach the occupied one quickly. The neighbor usually notices first. Exchanging phone numbers and a key with the neighboring owner or tenant is the fastest protection.
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