My Sprinkler Pipe Broke and My Basement is Flooding in Denver—What Should I Do? If this is happening to you, you’re not alone. Every spring, homeowners across Denver, Colorado—from Wash Park and Cherry Creek to Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, and Aurora—deal with...
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What to Do After Fire or Water Damage in Denver: Household Goods & Content Restoration
If your home, business, or building has recently suffered water, smoke, or fire damage, and question regarding your household contents, schedule a Free, No-Obligation Claim Review & Plan with one of our restoration experts. We’ll review the damage, discuss your...
Colorado Fire Season
Record-breaking temperatures in Colorado may mean a longer fire season ahead, making fire preparedness more important than ever. Record-Breaking Temperatures May Mean a Longer Fire Season in Colorado In the past, Colorado's fire season was April through July. More...
House Fire Prevention Tips
Top 5 house fire accidents and how to prevent them It might go down as every homeowner’s worse nightmare—coming home to find their house up in flames or waking up to a blaring smoke detector in the middle of the night. There are an estimated 400,000 house fires every...
Homeowner’s Insurance: Fire Damage Coverage
What To Know About Fire Insurance Coverage In the US, there are over one million fires reported yearly. The National Fire Protection Association's 2017 report estimates a home fire occurs every 88 seconds. Without insurance, homeowners would be left on their own to...
Summer BBQ Fire Damage Repair
Repairing Home Damage after a Summer BBQ Fire With summer in full swing in Denver, many homeowners find themselves outside grilling, sometimes multiple times per week. While this is a great summertime activity and a nice way to get your family outside, grilling can...
Ceiling Water Damage Fixes
How to fix water damage to your ceiling Water damage to the ceiling is a problem you don’t want to put off or ignore. Whether the water is coming from an outdoor or indoor source, letting that water continue to pool could lead to mold growth and structural...
Factors in roof age
How Long Do Roofs Last? The roof of your home is easy to forget about. So long as it’s doing its job, it’s easy to take it for granted. It’s best to keep track of your roof’s age and condition, though, so that you can stay on top of repairs, and be ready when it’s...
How to Identify Ceiling Water Damage
What is Ceiling Water Damage? Picture it... a major storm passes through and the rain comes down hard. Suddenly water is dripping from the ceiling. You scramble to find a pan or a pail or a bucket to collect the water as it drips from the ceiling. Or perhaps you...
Smoke Detector Safety Tips
When You Should Change Batteries in Your Smoke Detector The smoke detector is one of the most important tools we own. It keeps our families, pets, and home safe. We notice it when it’s chirping because of a low battery, or when it goes off because we went a little...
What Do We Mean by Severe Weather?
What Do We Mean by Severe Weather? What do we mean by severe weather? It refers to any dangerous atmospheric conditions that can cause flooding, hail, high winds, and property damage. We often hear weather forecasters warning us about upcoming “severe” weather on the...
Summer Vacation Tips to Avoid Water Damage
Summer Vacation Tips to Avoid Water Damage The very worst time for water damage to occur is when you’re away from home. After all, what could be worse than coming home from a relaxing summer vacation only to find that your home has been flooded, or otherwise severely...