Water Damage Restoration in Aurora, CO

Aurora is Colorado's third-largest city, and it spreads across three counties. That size means almost every kind of home: post-war houses near Colfax and Havana, 1970s and 1980s split-levels and bi-levels in the middle of the city, large apartment and condo communities, and newer master-planned neighborhoods on the southeast side with finished basements. Each type of housing has its own water damage patterns.

Why water damage happens in Aurora homes

Finished basements in newer subdivisions. Southeast Aurora has many homes with large finished lower levels. A failed sump pump, a water heater leak or a washer hose can soak hundreds of square feet of carpet and drywall.

Condo and apartment leaks. Shared walls, floors and plumbing stacks mean a leak in one unit often reaches the units next door or below. Sorting out responsibility between owners, tenants and associations takes good documentation.

Water heaters at the end of their life. Homes built in the same era often have water heaters that age out at about the same time. A tank failure can release its full contents plus incoming water until the valve is shut.

Frozen pipes on the open plains. East and southeast Aurora sits on open ground with fewer windbreaks. Cold winds can freeze pipes in exterior walls and garages faster than in sheltered areas.

Summer storms and drainage. Sand Creek, Toll Gate Creek and Westerly Creek carry storm runoff through the city. Heavy storms can send water toward low homes and window wells.

Aurora water damage services

Tips for Aurora homeowners and condo owners

Check your water heater's age. The manufacture date is usually on the label. Tanks near the end of their expected life should be watched for rust, moisture at the base or popping noises.

Know your HOA's insurance. If you own a condo or townhome, find out what the association's master policy covers and what your own HO-6 policy needs to cover. The Colorado Division of Insurance has a toolkit for homeowners and HOAs.

Put a pan and sensor under appliances. A drain pan and an inexpensive water sensor under the water heater and washing machine can catch a leak early.

Protect pipes in garages. Keep the garage door closed during cold snaps if pipes run through garage walls.

Aurora neighborhoods we serve

Southlands, Saddle Rock, Tallyn's Reach, Heritage Eagle Bend, Seven Hills, Meadow Hills, Mission Viejo, the Cherry Creek State Park area and central Aurora neighborhoods near Havana, Peoria and Iliff.