Serving Westminster
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage Westminster, 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
How does water damage spread in a Westminster apartment building?
Downward and sideways, through floors, ceilings and shared walls. A line that fails in one unit can affect the units below and beside it before anyone notices. Tenants who see water or a stain should report it at once, and say where it appeared, so the source can be found quickly.
What should a Westminster tenant do before a winter trip?
Leave the heat on at a moderate setting, open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls, and let the landlord know the unit will be empty. A tenant who knows where the water shutoff is, and who to call, can also stop a problem a neighbor reports while they are away.
Why are vacant houses a concern in Westminster?
Because a house that is not for sale or rent may have no one checking on it at all. A split line in January can run for days or weeks. Owners of vacant homes should either keep the heat on and arrange regular visits, or shut off the water and drain the lines.
The Westminster page sets these questions next to the local figures.