Water damage and mould remediation in Fort Collins

Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.

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Fort Collins has a recorded history of sudden flooding. On July 27-28, 1997, a slow-moving storm stalled over the city and dropped 14.5 inches of rain in 31 hours, and the Spring Creek area west of College Avenue was among the hardest hit. That history matters when you are drying out a home, because floodwater and ordinary leaks are treated differently by insurers. The Colorado Division of Insurance states that homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood losses, so check your policy and any separate flood cover before work begins. The City also gives residents and businesses a discount on flood insurance premiums because of its floodplain management. When you hire for water damage or mould work, ask each company to put the scope in writing: which rooms will be dried, how moisture will be measured, what will be removed, and how mould will be cleaned and checked afterward. Ask for your insurer's requirements before you sign, and keep photos and records of the damage, so you can show the cause of the water.

Source: Fort Collins History Connection (City of Fort Collins) (source, opens in a new tab)

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What to know in Fort Collins

Before you hire

  1. Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.

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  2. Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².

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

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Questions about hiring in Fort Collins

Does my home insurance pay for flood damage in Colorado?

The Colorado Division of Insurance states that homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood losses. A burst pipe and a flood are different causes, so read your policy and ask your insurer which one applies to your loss before you agree to any restoration work. Colorado Division of Insurance (source, opens in a new tab)

Why does flood history matter when hiring in Fort Collins?

In July 1997 a stalled storm dropped 14.5 inches of rain in 31 hours, with Spring Creek west of College Avenue hit hard. If your home sits in an area like that, ask a company whether it has dried out flooded basements and how it handles water that has soaked into walls and floors. Fort Collins History Connection (City of Fort Collins) (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a water damage or mould quote include?

A written quote should list the rooms covered, how moisture will be measured and recorded, what materials will be removed, the drying equipment and time expected, how mould will be contained, and what is excluded. Ask how extra findings behind walls would be priced and approved before the work continues.

How can I compare quotes from different companies?

Ask each company to quote the same scope so the figures match. Compare the drying method, the testing after work, the warranty, and the proof of insurance. A quote that is much shorter than the others may leave out moisture readings or mould containment, so ask what is missing.