You are understandably proud of your home or business. This major investment should be one that lasts for years to come. The best news is that your property can, as long as you attend quickly to the common causes of water damage Highlands Ranch when they arise. Familiarizing yourself with the many common causes of water damage can help you recognize the sources of water damage, educate you on how to respond, and the uncover the consequences of each origin. As a professional water restoration company, Forefront has experience with the following common causes of water damage:

• Appliance malfunctions (washing machines, dishwashers, etc.)
• Sewage backups and overflows
• Storm damage
• Flood damage
• Broken or burst pipes
• And more!

Time is essential when water has flooded your property! No matter if the water came from storms, flooding, a sewer backup, appliances that flood water into your house or building, the dangers of not doing anything about it are extensive.

You must act quickly to:

1. Dry the affected area immediately to prevent mold growth. AND…

2. Disinfect and sanitize the affected area to prevent further exposure to possible waste material, household chemicals, and contagious diseases in the water.

That is why we are here 24/7 with a technician available to you immediately. Forefront Building & Restoration provides residential home owners, commercial business owners, and property managers with emergency flood damage restoration services covering all of your needs. Whether it’s a broken or leaky pipe, a toilet or sink overflow, a slab leak, refrigerator, dishwasher or washing machine leak, sewage damage, a flooded basement, attic or crawlspace due to storms, we will find the source, stop the flooding, provide full water extraction and structural drying, and then full damage restoration and rebuild.

Winter can be the most devastating time of year for water damage. Water pipe bursts are common in areas of extreme winter cold and high winds that drive the wind chill well below freezing temperatures. Homes that are left vacant with no regulating of heat or poorly insulated walls can be a common culprit of frozen water pipes and frozen water lines in the winter time. Broken pipes can also be a common cause of water damage, causing gallons of water to come flooding through your living rooms, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom.

A broken, frozen or leaky pipe are all disturbances that can lead to major headaches for your home. Ignoring these repairs can be severely costly as water damage can lead to an unstable structure and damage of your valuables. Should you need any help with frozen or burst pipes, give us a call immediately.

Standing water introduces the danger of electrocution into the mix. Attempting to do DIY water removal can be deadly, which is why you must call a professional water extraction company as soon as possible. Forefront provides fast, high quality service, assessing the extent of the sewage/ flood damage and providing you an explanation of what needs to be done. Let our water damage restoration company in Highlands Ranch CO handle your basement water damage and sewage cleanup!

Forefront understands that time is critical when dealing with water damage Highlands Ranch, so we offer 24/7 water removal and water extraction to the Highlands Ranch area.

Our techs are fully equipped when they arrive to do complete water cleanup, water removal, and water damage repairs of any location, no matter how large or how small. They are very understanding of the inconvenience you are experiencing and are expert at handling the Highlands Ranch water damage restoration process with urgency. You can expect our water damage Highlands Ranch CO technicians to be kind, courteous, and skilled from start to finish.

• Remove as much excess water as possible.
• Wipe as much excess water as possible from wood furniture after removing contents.
• Hang draperies and pin up furniture skirts.
• Remove and prop-up wet upholstery cushions to ensure complete drying.
• Place non-water soluable objects like Saran Wrap between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn on air conditioning or open windows in the summer if there’s low humidity. Turn on dehumidifiers, bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans in winter or if the weather is wet, to aid in drying and reduce humidity.
• Remove all rugs from wet carpeting.
• Open drawers and cabinet doors for complete drying.
• Remove paintings and art objects to a safe place.
• Blot wet carpeting with clean white towels.
• Open suitcases and boxes to dry, or place in sunlight if possible.
• Punch small holes in sagging ceilings to release trapped water, with pans underneath.
• Protect yourself against contact with sewer and sewage contaminated items. Wear gloves, boots, goggles, protective clothing and a respirator if you absolutely have to handle contaminated items. Contact your doctor if you have any adverse health problems.