Forecasters Predict Deep Freeze for Denver in Early 2025: Is Your Home and Business Ready?
As Denver braces for an intense winter in early 2025, forecasters are predicting deep freeze temperatures combined with above-average snowfall. These harsh conditions can wreak havoc on homes and businesses, causing frozen pipe damage, ice dam roof leaks, and even structural issues from frost heave. At Abbotts Cleanup & Restoration, we’re here to help protect your property before disaster strikes. While we specialize in restoring properties after winter-related damage, we’re also passionate about helping you avoid the worst of these cold-weather challenges.
Quick Tips to Winterproof Your Property
Preparing for Denver’s predicted subzero temperatures starts with safeguarding your home or business against freezing damage. Here are a few critical steps:
• Drain External Water Lines: Be sure to drain pool pumps, jacuzzis, hoses, and other outdoor water lines to prevent freezing and bursting.
• Insulate Pipes and Faucets: Protect exterior water faucets and uninsulated pipes in crawl spaces, especially those near external walls.
• Seal Drafts and Holes: Look for gaps where cables or phone lines enter your property and seal them to keep cold air out of walls and prevent frozen pipes.
• Maintain Sump Pumps: Test your basement sump pump to ensure it’s operational and ready to handle potential flooding from melting snow.
• Let Faucets Drip: When extreme cold is forecast, leave faucets dripping to relieve pressure in the event of freezing pipes. This simple step can prevent costly water damage.
Winter Safety Tips for People
Protecting your property is essential, but ensuring the safety of those inside is equally critical during severe winter weather.
• Prevent Slips and Falls: Keep walkways clear of ice by using salt or sand, and place non-skid mats at entrances to prevent accidents from melting snow and ice.
• Monitor for Falling Ice: Check above doorways for accumulated snow and ice that could dislodge and injure someone.
• Use Heat Safely: Never use camping stoves, gas grills, or generators indoors. Properly maintain fireplaces and furnaces, and ensure chimneys are clear of soot to avoid carbon monoxide hazards.
• Prepare for Power Outages: Stock emergency supplies, including non-perishable food, flashlights, and extra medication, in case of extended power outages.
Responding to Deep Freeze Property Damage
Even with the best preparation, accidents can happen. Burst pipes, ice dams, and other severe cold weather damage are common during extreme winters. Here’s how to handle it:
• Frozen Pipes: If a pipe freezes, avoid using an open flame to thaw it, as this could crack the pipe or start a fire. Instead, use a hair dryer or call a professional.
• Pipe Bursts: If a pipe bursts, turn off your water supply and call Abbotts Cleanup & Restoration immediately. Our 24/7 emergency water extraction and restoration services are designed to minimize damage and costs.
Why Choose Abbotts Cleanup & Restoration for Winter Damage?
As Colorado’s leading restoration experts, we specialize in:
• Frozen Pipe Damage Repair
• Ice Dam Removal and Roof Leak Repair
• Emergency Water Extraction
• Foundation Damage Restoration
• Mold Remediation from Freeze-Thaw Cycles
We understand the unique challenges of Denver’s harsh winters and are ready to help you through them. Whether you need preventative tips or immediate restoration after a disaster, you can count on Abbotts Cleanup & Restoration to provide fast, reliable service.
Don’t Wait for Disaster
Prepare your home and business now to weather Denver’s predicted deep freeze in early 2025. If you experience winter damage, contact Abbotts Cleanup & Restoration anytime, day or night, for expert assistance. Call us 24/7 at (303) 975-4000 or schedule an emergency response