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Basement flooding and sewer backup in Fort Collins

Plumbers for backwater valves, sump pumps and drains.

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Fort Collins has a flood on record that still shapes how people think about wet basements. A storm cell stalled over the city on July 27-28, 1997 and dropped 14.5 inches of rain in 31 hours, and the Spring Creek area west of College Avenue was among the hardest hit. If your home sits in a similar low area, drains, sump pumps and backwater valves are worth a close look. Before you hire, know that the City of Fort Collins asks a Master Plumber or Master Electrician to register by completing its Master License Registration packet, so ask to see that registration for any plumbing or pump wiring. Also keep in mind that the Colorado Division of Insurance states homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood losses, so prevention work is not something a standard policy will make up for later. Ask for a written scope, the permit position, and who handles inspections.

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What to know in Fort Collins

Before you hire

  1. Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.

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  2. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

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  3. Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.

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Questions about hiring in Fort Collins

Who can install a backwater valve or sump pump drain in Fort Collins?

Plumbing work should be done by a plumber who holds the right licence. The City of Fort Collins says a Master Plumber registers with the City by completing the Master License Registration packet. Ask to see that registration, and confirm who will pull any permit before work starts. City of Fort Collins (source, opens in a new tab)

Will my home insurance pay if my basement floods?

Not usually. The Colorado Division of Insurance states that homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood losses. Read your policy, ask your insurer about separate flood cover, and treat prevention work as your own protection rather than something a claim will repay later. Colorado Division of Insurance (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a quote for basement waterproofing include?

A good quote names the work area, the method, the materials, and where water will be directed. It should state who obtains permits, what warranty applies, how the site will be restored, and the timeline. Get the same scope from each business so you can compare like with like.

Does Fort Collins flood history matter when choosing a fix?

Yes. A stalled storm on July 27-28, 1997 dropped 14.5 inches of rain in 31 hours, with the Spring Creek area west of College Avenue among the hardest hit. If your home is in a low area, ask how a drain, pump or valve plan handles heavy, prolonged rain. Fort Collins History Connection (City of Fort Collins) (source, opens in a new tab)

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