Commercial Flood Burst Pipes A 10,000 square foot building sustained water damage from burst pipes when temperatures dropped. Tenants had just moved out and the building was up for sale. The damage impacted the office areas as well as warehouse. Abbotts provided...
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Sewage backup in basement in Highlands Ranch, CO
Sewage Backup Do's and Don'ts Sewage backup tops the list 'Homeowner Horrors'. The smell is just the beginning - a disgusting reminder of the bacteria, viruses, parasites and hazardous waste that has invaded your home. Even in small amounts, sewage can pose health...
10 Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Here are 10 Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes Winter has stormed into Denver and most of Colorado, bringing snow, ice and plummeting temperatures that can wreak havoc on plumbing. A ruptured water line can cause extensive, costly damage and disrupt your life or business....
Winterization Checklist: Avoid Costly Water Damage
Winterization Checklist: Avoid Costly Water Damage The Denver Metro Area continues to enjoy above average temperatures for October and November. These unseasonably warm temperatures can lead some homeowners to procrastinate their fall winterization. Unfortunately, La...
Pueblo West DryOut
Appliance failure leads to flooding damage A dishwasher failed in this Pueblo West home resulting in flooding on the main level and into the lower level basement. Our crews extracted the water then set up drying equipment in an effort to salvage hardwood floors and...
Commercial Dryout Golden
Commercial Dryout Golden Abbotts performed a dry down of multiple businesses in Golden, CO when they experienced flooding due to rain.
A few good questions will help you avoid unnecessary repair bills in times of chaos.
A few good questions will help you avoid unnecessary repair bills in times of chaos. The following story is a cautionary tale. A Minnesota couple is looking at $21k in repair costs when routine city maintenance caused toilets to overflow. In addition to these...
Tips to Avoid Water Damage in your Home
Tips to Avoid Water Damage in your Home Water damage in your home is never expected but it can happen to anyone! This is a problem that is dreaded by a lot of property owners and renters. The average cost of water damage is about $20,000 per 6 inches. Keep...
What should you be asking your water restoration company?
What should you be asking your water restoration company? Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to employ the restoration company that is suggested to you by your insurance company. Insurance companies have many agendas that may not be in your best interests,...
Melting Snow and Ice Means Water … and Odor
Melting Snow and Ice Means Water … and Odor Most Coloradans know well enough the dangers of the rugged state’s seasonal changes. Winter brings snow and ice and the potential for frozen, broken pipes. Spring brings the thaw, which can turn to flooding when seasonal...
Prepare Your Sprinklers For The Cold Season
Prepare Your Sprinklers For The Cold Season As the warmer fall days are quickly coming to a close, it is time for a reminder to shut down and winterize your sprinkler system! It is important to get rid of any remaining water from the pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads...
Thermal Imaging
Thermal Imaging You don’t have to tear down a wall to see what’s happening behind it! Thermal Imaging is a unique and powerful tool that is very useful in flood and fire restoration efforts. Thermal imaging cameras reveal a variety of small temperature differences...