Recent Water Damage Posts

A Local Hospital Called SERVPRO For Their Water Restoration

5/31/2019 (Permalink)

Water leaked into the lower level of this hospital.

Water can reach the most unexpected places, even in newly built establishments. As seen in the photo, this newly built hospital had sewage water seeping into the lower industrial level of the building. SERVPRO of West Littleton/Sheridan was called out to assess the water damage and provide restoration/mitigation services. 

Water Restoration Process

  • Step 1: Inspection
  • Step 2: Water Removal
  • Step 3: Drying
  • Step 4: Cleaning & Sanitizing
  • Step 5: Restoration

SERVPRO Professionals are WRT Certified by the IICRC Institute, that means they have the knowledge and training to handle any type of water damage. 

SERVPRO also provides service for residential and commercial properties. 

  • Residential Buildings
  • Educational Buildings
  • Institutional Buildings
  • Business Buildings
  • Mercantile Buildings
  • Industrial Buildings
  • Storage Buildings

If you have any questions about the SERVPRO services please call us at (303) 593-1374. 

Water Damage & Mold

5/7/2019 (Permalink)

Mold can thrive in humid and moist conditions.

Why does mold grow in some areas and not in others?

Mold tends to grow in humid conditions on moist surfaces. If your building has suffered past water damage or has a poor ventilation system, then mold will find a home on surfaces or inside walls. If you find mold growth in your business or home be sure to take the necessary steps to prevent further mold growth.

Prevent mold from staking a claim to your property!

  • Have an Environmental Professional inspect your building for mold
  • Call your local SERVPRO professionals to mitigate or clean up the mold
  • DO NOT USE BLEACH to clean up the mold
  • Monitor the humidity in the building
  • Install a proper ventilation system
  • Do not let water damage sit for long periods of time, it takes 48 hours from mold to germinate and grow.  

Our SERVPRO professionals handle water damages every day and understand prompt action is required to prevent old growth.

What can you expect from SERVPRO professionals?

SERVPRO professionals will inspect and assess the mold damage, contain the areas affected with mold, filtrate the air, remove mold-infested materials, clean affected belongings and restore your building.

Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing

11/12/2018 (Permalink)

Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing!

Why Are Your Pipes Freezing?

Temperatures outside must drop to 20 degrees or lower in order for a pipe to freeze. Newly built homes in northern climates tend to be well insulated with water pipes located on the inner parts of the house for extra protection. Homes built in southern climates can face problematic hard freezes due to homes not being built to accommodate cold temperatures.

Which Pipes Are Vulnerable to Freezing?

  • Pipes located on the outer walls of the home
  • Pipes located in unheated garages, attics, crawl spaces and basements
  • Copper pipes
  • Galvanized pipes
  • Uninsulated pipes

So What if Your Pipes Freeze?

When temperatures drop, water freezes and expands causing pipes to burst.

A burst pipe can result in a water leak. Ruptured pipes and water damage can cost thousands of dollars to repair.The amount of damage depends on where the burst occurs, how long it takes to catch the problem, and how much water is leaking from the pipe.

Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing.

  • Install Insulation.
  • Insulate pipes on the outside of your home .
  • When temperatures drop, open your faucets to a slow dribble.
  • Open cabinets for warm air to circulate through your home.
  • Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature during the night and day.
  • If you leave your home for extended periods of time leave your heat on at 55 degrees.

What Do You Do if Your Pipes Freeze?

  1. Turn off the main water valve.
  2. Call a professional plumber.
  3. Call an IICRC certified restoration & mitigation company.

SERVPRO's Water Restoration Process

Step 1 - Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the equipment and resources.

Step 2 - Inspection and Water Damage Assessment

We determine the scope of your water damage at this stage. We inspect and test to determine the extent of damage and how far the moisture has traveled to ensure proper and complete restoration.

Step 3 - Water Removal / Water Extraction

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We use powerful pumps and vacuum units to quickly remove hundreds or thousands of gallons from your property, which helps prevent secondary water damage and mold growth.

Step 4 - Drying and Dehumidification

We use specialized equipment to remove the remaining water that is harder to access. Our Professionals will use room measurements, temperature, and relative humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers needed to dry your home or business.

Step 5 - Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean all of the restorable items and structures damaged by the water. We are adept at cleaning contents using a number of techniques. Our professionals are trained to provide sanitizing treatments and to remove odors and deodorize your property.

Step 6 - Restoration

Restoration is the process of restoring your home or business to its pre-water damage condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and installing new carpet, or may entail major repairs, such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

Call us at 303-587-9458 if you have any questions and concerns. 

Prevent Water Damage Before it Happens

8/16/2018 (Permalink)

Prevent Water Damage

1. Be careful where you plant

Some plants and trees, like weeping willows, have pretty invasive roots. If you’re not careful, they’ll grow right into your sprinkler system, drainage field, pipes, and septic tanks. Plan before you plant to keep roots away from any water lines.

2. Clean out roof gutters

You know it’s on your to-do list anyway, so if you can, take a safe climb up to your roof next Sunday and check out your gutters. If you’re seeing lots of leaves, birds’ nests, sticks, and whatnot up there, your gutters may not be doing the job you hired them for. And on a rainy day, a clogged gutter can send water spilling into your home’s foundation, through the roof, or down to your basement. That could cause some serious water damage! So next time you’re doing some seasonal cleaning, make sure those gutters are clean. And if your gutters are too high, be safe and get a professional to check them.

3.  Keep an eye on your water bill

With so many water pipes hidden behind walls and in the floors in your house, you might not know there’s a leak until the damage is done. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep a close eye on your monthly water bill. If you see it starting to creep up, or get one that’s uncommonly high, it’s a pretty good sign that you may have a leak somewhere.

4. Use a drain snake instead of unclogging chemicals

No matter how crazy clean you are, from your shower to your kitchen sink, clogs are going to happen. And chances are at some point in your life you’ve used one of those powerful chemical drain cleaners to get things moving again. But as convenient as they may be, most folks don’t realize those caustic chemicals are also eating away at their pipes (and they might not be too good for you either). If you rely on them a lot, you could be setting yourself up for leaks. That’s why owning a drain snake is a good solution to clear away clogs. They’re pretty inexpensive, you can get them at your local hardware store, and they can cut through most any clog you’ll have without damaging pipes or making your eyes red and teary.

5. Never pour grease down your sink

You’ve probably heard this before, but you should definitely avoid pouring grease down your kitchen sink. It doesn’t matter if you flush it with hot or cold water. It can still congeal and cling to your pipes, and could still cause some serious damage and blockage.

Advise from Farmers Insurance and SERVPRO. 

Mitigation and Restoration

8/7/2018 (Permalink)

Reconstruction

Who Can Provide Mitigation & Reconstruction?

When your home or business suffers water damage it’s important to start the mitigation process as soon as possible. The longer moisture sits in walls and flooring, the more damage the structure of your home will suffer. It’s important to call your nearest mitigation specialist as time is crucial.

In most cases, water damage leads to mold growth. Do you know why? Moist and humid surfaces are the perfect breeding ground for mold growth. Time is of the essence in every water loss.

When the mitigation process is complete you are left with a partially constructed home or business. No worries! SERVPRO can provide mitigation reconstruction. Once all moisture is eliminated from the structure and the non-salvageable walls and flooring are removed, reconstruction can begin.

Rather than having multiple contractors in your home or business, have SERVPRO come in and make it “Like it never even happened.”

Is Your Washing Machine Leaking?

4/13/2018 (Permalink)

Don't let your washing machine cause water damage in your home.

  •  Replace water supply hoses – Water supply hoses can become brittle and burst. Check them periodically and replace your old hoses with a new hose that consist of flexible plastic tubing encased in a stainless steel braided exterior. Purchase an auto-shut off hose protector that protects against catastrophic water damage by automatically shutting off. If excess water flow is sensed the water supply to the washing machine will turn off.
  •  Get a washer floor tray – Replace or repair your leaking washing machine right away to protect against future leaks, slide a water catching tray under your washing machine to catch drips and leaks. It’s an inexpensive way to prevent water damage to your floor from a leaking washing machine.
  •  Purchase a single-lever shut off valve – Turn the water off after each load of wash. Replace your dual faucets with a single-lever which control both hot and cold water simultaneously.
  • Flood protection device – An automatic water leak detection device prevents flooding by immediately shutting off both the hot and cold water supply to the washing machine when sensors detect a water leak. These devices are quick and easy to install by homeowners and provide 24/7 protection against water damage caused by washing machine floods. Some flood protection devices sound an audible alarm.
  •  Automatic Washing Machine Water Shutoff Valve and Leak Sensor – The shut off valve protects against catastrophic water damage. It allows water to flow when it senses that the washing machine is turned on, and stops water from flowing if the machine is turned off. It also stops water from flowing if it senses excessive water flow or detects a leak.

Accidents That Cause Water Damage To Your Denver House

12/8/2017 (Permalink)

Clogged Drains Cause Water Damage in Denver Homes, Call SERVPRO for Water Removal

A Small Mistake Can Lead to Major Water Spillage and Damage

Accidents are not always kind to the average homeowner. Something as simple as forgetting to turn off a faucet can have disastrous results to your Denver house. These unexpected and potentially damaging accidents are amplified considerably when there are young children in the home. Regardless of how it happened, you want to know how to clean up the mess it has left behind.
 
Water damage in Denver homes is not something uncommon, but it can very quickly put your life to a halt. Though you may return in a short time, this surplus of water can seep into your flooring can create a substantial mess. Even the most careful and diligent of homeowners cannot account for a brief bit of forgetfulness, and it can often require restoration services and water removal efforts.
 
The trouble with excessive water damages is that there are often issues that you cannot even see fully with the naked eye. Structural weaknesses in your floors or walls can be made exponentially worse with the presence of water, and these kinds of lasting damages are not always apparent. That is why giving our SERVPRO team a call can help you to keep total damages to a minimum and provide a peace of mind that you have seen the last of the trouble the accident created.
 
Fortunately, our SERVPRO emergency response team is available 24/7 to help you get your house back in order quickly and mitigate costs associated with the problem being allowed to get worse. Restoration is a process that begins with the removal of all of the water via wet vacs. Pumps are used if the volume of water exceeds the limitations of portable wet vac units, and then drying air movers are set up to remove all trace of lingering moisture from the incident altogether.
 
Accidents are just that: accidents. You cannot anticipate when they might happen or the potential damages they could do, but you do know who can clean up the messes they create. Give our team at SERVPRO of West Littleton / Sheridan a call anytime at (303) 593-1374.

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Complete Water Removal Protects Littleton Homes after Overflows and Backups

10/6/2017 (Permalink)

Call our SERVPRO team to take care of your water woes!

SERVPRO Can Tackle Any Type Of Littleton Water Damage

Having a problem with water overflowing from a forgotten tub or a clogged toilet can cause problems with damage in your Littleton home. Removing the water must begin almost immediately after to prevent water from spreading any further. As water spreads out, it becomes increasingly harder to extract.

Residents in Littleton can protect their dwellings by using professional water removal services. The process can seem complicated, but in reality, we match our equipment and techniques to the factors of the situation. The amount, location, and degree of contamination all help to decide the necessary procedures and methods.

When large areas become saturated with standing water, we use a truck-mounted pump that quickly removes all water. Afterward, we can then proceed with smaller units. These are highly portable and easily operated by hand. Working our way down to smaller levels of saturation, we soon can concentrate on increased moisture and humidity.

To save flooring and protect it from warping due to exposure to moisture, our SERVPRO technicians use heated mats. As these mats heat the area, the rate of evaporation increases. We then remove the moisture via an attached extraction unit that holds the condensed moisture in a tank.

Saving lower areas of walls from moisture is aided by air blowers directed at an angle toward the walls. Ceilings can also experience problems in lower floors, and we extract the water from ceilings by drilling tiny holes. Without these holes, water remains trapped and hidden, able to seep into the material slowly. This can eventually cause the ceiling to collapse. These holes can prevent this from ever happening and save a ceiling that might otherwise fail.

Locally Owned Company with National Resources

The professional technicians at SERVPRO of West Littleton / Sheridan want to help you keep your home in excellent shape. Water removal can save your home from damage and protect your family from exposure to the effects of water damage. Serving our community 24 hours a day, every day of the year, you can contact us by calling our local number, (303) 593-1374.

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When Water Damage Hinders Homeowners on the Denver Real Estate Market

8/10/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Keeps Unwanted Water Out of Denver Properties

SERVPRO Helps Restore Damages Caused by Water and Other Factors in Denver Properties

The Denver real estate market experiences the same ups and downs as any other market in America, but because of the permanent nature of houses in general, the market is geared more toward buyers and their needs. Small problems, though, that seem inconsequential can lose a sale.
 
Home buyers might not be specifically on the lookout for water damage signs in Denver homes they view, but they have become more educated about the hidden problems to look for in a prospective home. When a home reaches the market, the sellers have most likely made any visibly needed repairs, small improvements, and manicured the lawn. Even if these are all immaculate and indicative of a well-maintained home, stains on surfaces, bubbled wallpaper, warped trim or other millwork, and uneven flooring spell damage from water.
 
Damaged areas within a home can happen anyplace, and these can be minor to severe in how much they affect a home's appeal and safety. IICRC certified technicians from SERVPRO work together, using their training and previous experience while restoring all of a home's specific damage issues simultaneously. Structural soundness is highly important to home buyers, but excluding the aesthetics is never advisable, either.
 
Peeling paint is not merely ugly to look at, but it can pose choking hazards and other health risks. Some homes are required to have a disclosure notice regarding hidden flaws that sellers are aware of, including any lead paint content. Exposure to humidity and other sources of moisture over time can exacerbate the problem of flaking paint, just as it can affect other aspects of a home.
 
Although lead is a heavy metal, it can still find its way into other areas of a home when the lead paint has been sanded away from surfaces, leaving them contaminated and unsafe. When paint contains lead, government regulations require removal in an approved manner only. Unauthorized work can increase the risk of exposure to lead for future occupants while placing home sellers at risk of law suits from buyers who later discover the reality of the situation. SERVPRO has experts certified in RRRP, qualifying them to renovate areas covered in lead paint.
 
Due to the complications that these and other problems create for homeowners, SERVPRO technicians receive training in many different aspects of home restoration. We can help you in preparing your home for the market, even if your home suffers from severe water damage problems.
 
SERVPRO of West Littleton / Sheridan is ready to take your call and answer any concerns you might have about water damage or other problems your home has that might make your home less safe. Contact us, 24/7, at (303) 593-1374.

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What To Do in a Water Emergency

3/23/2017 (Permalink)

Before you start to row your boat, follow these tips and call us!

It happens when you least expect it.  You take the steps to the basement, and when your foot hits the floor, you step onto wet carpet. Yuck. You have no idea where the water is coming from, or how long it’s been there.

 But, after the initial shock and confusion, you may find yourself asking, “What do I do now?”. The following steps can help you navigate the process of managing a water loss in a quick, effective manor, reducing the amount of damage to your home, and keeping overall cost to you as low as possible.

Stopping The Source

Stopping the flow of water is the first step to getting on the right track. Shutting off the water to the appliance or area that is leaking is important to being able to fix the leak. If you are able, shut the water off to this area, or to the whole house if you are unsure of where the water is coming from.

Once the leak is identified, or even if you are unsure of the cause, calling a Licensed Plumber to identify and fix the problem is highly advisable. This ensures that the leak is fixed correctly, and/or that the appliance in question is properly repaired or replaced.

Keeping Damages to a Minimum

Once any amount of water has leaked into your home, there will be damage. However, you can keep this damage to a minimum by calling SERVPRO as soon as possible. The sooner we arrive, the sooner we can begin to clean up and minimize the damage, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in home repairs.

Also, the less time the water spends saturating the materials in your home, the lower the likelihood is that your home will develop mold and microbial growth.

Sewage

Water leaking into your home is never desirable. Sewage leaking into your home can be considered a nightmare, especially when it affects a large area or multiple levels in your house. Exposed Sewage can create a risk of mold and microbial growth, as well as illness for those in the home. Prompt clean up and neutralization of contaminates is the first priority.

When sewage backs up through drains or toilets, the first thing to do is call a Licensed Plumber, or your city Water and Sewer Provider. Finding the source, and ensuring that there is not another sewage loss in your home is key to preventing multiple mitigations from being needed, and ultimately keeps the cost to you to a minimum.

Mitigation

Once SERVPRO is on site, an initial assessment will be made of the damages and projected time needed to dry the structure. Also, an assessment will be made of the materials affected, and it will be determined if those materials can be dried, or will need to be removed.

If your contents, such as furniture, boxes, clothing, and decorative items cannot remain in place while drying, SERVPRO provides moving and pack out services for on site or off site storage while mitigation is taking place.

The average mitigation takes about 3 days, but could take less or more time depending on the level of saturation and the scale of the loss.

SERVPRO Technicians and Crew Chiefs use a variety of equipment and tools to ensure proper drying, included but not limited to Dehumidifiers, Air Mover Fans, and Non-Invasive Moisture Monitors.

 

After Mitigation

Once ensuring that your home has met dry standard, SERVPRO Crew Chiefs and Technicians will remove all equipment and remove any items brought into your home. If materials have been removed, SERVPRO will be happy to refer you to a Contractor for rebuild services.

If no rebuild is needed, you should be able to return to normal life in a clean dry home.

 

 

These steps can help guide you through the stressful time of water loss in your home.

Feel free to call SERVPRO at any times with questions about mitigation, water damage, or clean up services.

Water damage is never pleasant, but with SERVPRO you can assure a professional and quality cleanup.

Water Damage and Flooring

3/2/2017 (Permalink)

Often times when a large amount of water has spilled onto hard surface flooring, it can feel dry on the surface after it has been mopped up with towels. You may wonder why you would need to call SERVPRO. The answer lies below the surface of the flooring. Most flooring types are porous or semi-porous materials, which means that they can absorb and retain water. These would include carpet, non-glazed tile, concrete, and wood. The trapped moisture between the floor and subfloor needs to be extracted. Even flooring such as laminate (pergo) or linoleum can keep moisture trapped under the surface because the moisture cannot penetrate underlayments or vapor barriers associated with these types of flooring.The trapped moisture between the flooring and subfloor creates a perfect environment for mold growth. Because of this, it is always a good idea to have SERVPRO do a moisture check. We have specialized meters that can detect the invisible moisture your flooring may be holding. Based on the assessment and readings by a certified technician, we can formulate a drying plan tailored to your needs and prevent further damage. The quicker you act, the less damage there will be. 

How Insurance Can Help with Holiday Disasters

12/12/2016 (Permalink)

Did you know some personal property insurance policies cover stolen presents?

Behind their charming facades, our homes hide an inner holiday Grinch. Flickering candles? Fire hazard. Snow-dusted walkway? Think slip and fall. Pyramid of presents? Burglary bait.  Here's how homeowners insurance helps you recover financially.


House fires


From dehydrated Christmas trees to overworked outlets, the halls are decked with fire hazards this time of year. Candle fires, in particular, hit their annual peak on Christmas, New Year's Day and Christmas Eve, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.


Allstate's median home fire claim during the holiday season is about $70,000, says Glenn Shapiro, the company's chief claims officer.


Covered by: Within homeowners insurance, dwelling coverage pays for home repairs and personal property insurance covers belongings.


Wrap it up: Ask your insurer for help pinpointing your home's rebuilding cost. "It could be years since you bought the policy, and building costs may have increased," Shapiro says. If the reconstruction cost exceeds your dwelling insurance amount, boost your limits accordingly.


Stolen presents


Theft is a common source of holiday homeowners insurance claims, Shapiro says. In some cases, our own behavior fuels the problem. For instance, two in three people have gifts delivered despite not being home to receive them, according to a 2015 Allstate survey.


Covered by: Personal property insurance covers stolen items. This can include packages plucked from your stoop, says Chris Hackett, senior director of personal lines at trade group Property Casualty Insurers Association of America. To make a claim, you'll need to file a police report.


However, if only a couple of items go missing you might not benefit from a claim, Hackett cautions, because the payout could be less than your deductible.


Wrap it up: Consider lowering your personal property coverage deductible. Although your rates would increase, your insurance would stretch further if you need to make a claim.


Injured guests


Say you undercook dinner and send relatives to the hospital. Or maybe someone breaks a hip on your icy walkway. You could end up on the hook for medical costs when you host holiday get-togethers.


Covered by: The medical payments coverage within home insurance pays for injuries that guests sustain on your property. You also have liability insurance in case you're sued, Shapiro says.


Wrap it up: Insurance limits for medical payments are usually low when you buy your policy, Hackett says. A bare-minimum policy pays about $1,000 per person, making this good coverage to beef up before welcoming the holiday herd.


Water damage from frozen pipes


Leaving home can be as problematic as playing host. As an example, Shapiro points to insurance claims involving frozen pipes. If an unoccupied house gets too frosty, water freezes and expands inside the pipes, increasing chances of a burst.


Covered by: Water damage from burst pipes is covered by standard home insurance, Hackett says, including damage to your house and soaked belongings.


Wrap it up: Check the fine print in your policy regarding frozen pipes. You might need to take certain preventive action before vacations to make a claim, such as shutting off your water or leaving the heat on.


Source: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2016/12/home_insurance_can_help_cover.html

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?

12/1/2016 (Permalink)

Water damage caused by a pipe burst in Littleton, CO.

You're catching up on some laundry and everything's going fine. The next thing you know, water starts gushing across your floor when your washing machine water supply hose suddenly fails. You get the water mopped up, but a few days later your wood laminate floor starts buckling. So, you may wonder, will your homeowners insurance cover the damage?

 

In this case, your insurance policy will likely provide coverage. Most standard homeowners policies provide protection from water damage if the cause is sudden and accidental. According to the Insurance Information Institute, you'll likely be protected if, for instance, your drywall is drenched after your water heater ruptures or an upstairs pipe bursts and water saturates the ceiling below.

What's Not Covered?

Homeowners insurance does not cover all types of water damage, however.

Damage from unresolved maintenance issues: While your insurance will probably help cover the cost of replacing or repairing a damaged floor if your dishwasher suddenly goes on the fritz, coverage generally will not kick in if the damage results from an unresolved maintenance issue, such as continuous leaking near a faucet or other plumbing fixture.

Replacing or repairing the source of the water damage: Most insurance policies will not cover the source of the water damage. So while your policy may cover the cost of tearing out and replacing that damaged floor, you shouldn't expect it to cover the cost of replacing your broken dishwasher or washing machine.

Water backup from an outside sewer or drain: You also will not typically be covered by a traditional homeowners policy if water backs into your home through an outside sewer or drain. You may, however, be able to purchase additional sewer or water backup coverage that may help provide protection in case of such an event.

Flood: No type of flood damage, no matter the source of the water, is covered by standard homeowners policies. Flooding, for example, can occur from storms, over-saturated ground, overflowing or surging bodies of water such as rivers, ponds, lakes and oceans, You can, however, purchase flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program.

Why You Should Hire a Professional to Find Your Leaks

3/15/2016 (Permalink)

Article Credit:  enlightenme.com

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Whenever you have a problem with your home, the first impulse is usually to tackle the problem yourself. Sometimes this can be the right choice, and the problem’s easy enough to solve on your own. Other times it’s much safer and smarter to call in the pros from the beginning.

Tracking down tricky leaks is one of those times. Sure, some leaks are easy to track down, but water has a way of traveling odd paths. So once finding a leak gets tough, then it’s time to call in some help. And here’s why:

They Know Where to Look

Water can travel strange paths before it finally comes out into your home, and you might be surprised how far it can come. That discolored spot on your basement ceiling could actually be caused by a leak in your roof, or your wall on the opposite side of the house.

Professionals have tracked down hundreds, even thousands of leaks over the years. That experience gives them a wide variety of usual suspects to check, and a good number of unusual ones, too.

They Know What to Look For

That slight, turquoise line along your copper pipe? That’s where water has run along the outside and caused the copper to oxidize. It’s a sure sign that a leak is sending water traveling on the wrong side of the pipes.

Pros know these and dozens of other signs. What looks like a bit of dirt to you might indicate a serious leak in your roof, foundation, or wall. Or it might just be some dirt. A professional will be able to know the difference for certain.

They’ve Got the Right Equipment

Most of us can only use our eyes or sense of touch to lead us to water, but not the professionals. They have a wide variety of specialized equipment that can sense moisture and humidity through walls or probe underground for water deposits using ground penetrating radar.

This equipment can be expensive to buy and tricky to use. They have years of experience using the equipment, and know how to put it to good use.

By using a professional in the first place, you remove that step from the process, saving you money and getting the leak repaired sooner.

Flooding in Commercial Gym in Denver, Colorado

10/21/2014 (Permalink)

Standing water in commercial gym in Denver, CO

SERVPRO of West Littleton/Sheridan responded to a large amount of standing water in a commercial gym in Denver, Colorado.  Our crews worked quickly to extract the water and dry out all affected areas in order to get this gym back in business as quickly as possible.

Flooding can strike anytime, anywhere. Commercial or residential, no job is too big or too small for SERVPRO of West Littleton/Sheridan's heroes to make it “Like it never even happened".

Commercial Bank Building Floods in Wheat Ridge, CO

11/6/2013 (Permalink)

This hallway in a commercial basement shows how high the water was before SERVPRO of West Littleton/Sheridan crews pumped out the 120,000 gal.

We arrived onsite to a large commercial water loss in the basement of a bank. This 4000 square foot basement in Wheat Ridge, CO was filled with 30 inches of water. It took over 8 hours to pump out the 120,000 gallons of standing water. Once the basement was empty, our SERVPRO of West littleton/Sheridan crews were able to fully extract the floors and place drying equipment to begin the drying process. SERVPRO of West Littleton/Sheridan responds quickly to any size disaster, whether its a water heater leak in your residential home, or the catastropic flood in a large commercial building.

SERVPRO of West Littleton /Sheridan is Faster to Any Size Disaster in Littleton, Englewood, Sheridan, Bow Mar, Centennial, and Denver!

Sewage Back- Up in Littleton Basement

8/20/2013 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of West Littleton/Sheridan technician cleans the affected basement using special protective equipment.

A drain backed up into this customers basement and caused a hazardous and foul-smelling situation. Our SERVPRO of West Littleton/Sheridan technicians came in and not only cleaned the waste but also took the time to help the homeowner go through her belongings. Once the effected basement was clean and dry we restored and deoderized the area, making it Like It Never Even Happened!

Flooded Crawl Space in Denver

4/25/2013 (Permalink)

One of our technicians wading into the waters of the flooded crawl space.

A fire line break caused this crawl space in a Denver, CO building to fill with over 3 feet of water. It was so high our technicians had to improvise waders because the water was higher than their boots. After 2 days of pumping SERVPRO of West Littleton/Sheridan was able to put in drying equipment and dry the space, much to the owners delight who said, "The service was EXTRAORDINARY! Thank you!"