Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
Boulder has a recorded history of water arriving all at once. The City of Boulder says that from Sept. 11 to 15, 2013, it and other Front Range communities had significant rainfall that led to flooding, loss of life and widespread damage. NOAA's Physical Sciences Laboratory lists 9.08 inches on 12 September 2013 as the highest daily precipitation total in the Boulder record, and 17.59 inches as the record monthly total for that September. For a basement flood cleanup, that history is a reminder that water damage is not always a small leak, and that drying can take time when a lot of water has come in. Before you hire, ask who will do the extraction, drying and any mould work, and ask for the scope of work in writing. Ask what moisture readings will be taken and how you will be told when the structure is dry. Check what licences or certifications the company holds and whether they carry insurance. Keep photos and records for your insurer, and compare quotes by what each one includes rather than by the headline figure alone.
Source: NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (source, opens in a new tab)
Offers water damage restoration alongside carpet cleaning, serving Boulder, Longmont, Louisville and Broomfield. Open around the clock on weekdays, with shorter hours on weekends.
Also serves Denver
Since 1990, the family-owned company has handled water extraction and water damage restoration in Boulder, Westminster and Niwot. Free estimates are offered on weekdays.
Also serves Denver
Family-owned for more than 40 years, the business is open around the clock every day and also offers snow clearance. Water restoration is offered in Erie, Frederick, Lafayette and Louisville.
Also serves Denver
Open 24 hours every day, the company offers emergency service for water extraction, structural drying and sewage clean-up. It serves Denver, Thornton, Westminster and Mead.
Also serves Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley
Founded in 2004, the company works around the clock on water damage restoration, mould remediation and rebuilding. It serves Boulder, Denver, Aurora and Arvada.
Also serves Denver
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The National Weather Service reports that the Marshall Fire of December 30, 2021 went through Superior and parts of Louisville. At last count 1,084 homes and seven commercial structures were destroyed, and 149 homes and 30 commercial structures were damaged.
NOAA National Weather Service Boulder (source, opens in a new tab)
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Ask for a written scope that lists extraction, drying, removal of damaged materials, any mould work and cleanup. It should say how moisture will be measured, how long the work is expected to take, and what is not covered. Get the insurance details of the company too. Compare quotes line by line, not just by total.
Emergency work often starts before you can collect several quotes, so ask each company what they will do on the first visit and what stays open for later decisions. Ask about equipment, monitoring and documentation. Request a written estimate before work goes beyond the immediate water removal, and keep records for your insurer.
The City of Boulder says rainfall on the Front Range from Sept. 11 to 15, 2013 led to flooding and widespread damage. It shows heavy water can reach many homes at once, so ask any company about their availability, their drying method and how they will document moisture levels in your basement. City of Boulder (source, opens in a new tab)
NOAA's Physical Sciences Laboratory lists 9.08 inches on 12 September 2013 as the highest daily precipitation total in the Boulder record, and 17.59 inches as a record monthly total for September 2013. Because extreme events like this can saturate buildings, ask a restorer how they confirm that materials are truly dry. NOAA Physical Sciences Laboratory (source, opens in a new tab)