Water, Fire and Mold Restoration in Berthoud, CO

Berthoud sits where the plains meet the foothills, and the towns we serve from here run all the way up to Allenspark. Restoration 1 of Northern Colorado serves Berthoud, Lyons and Allenspark, 24/7. From the first call we focus on three things: stopping the damage, drying the home, and documenting the loss for your claim.

At a glance

• Restoration 1 of Northern Colorado handles water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold and storm damage in Berthoud, Lyons and Allenspark.
• The phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and crews dispatch from the shop at 6377 Rockwell Ct in Loveland.
• Each job starts with stopping the damage, then extraction and drying confirmed with moisture meters.
• Every step is photographed and recorded so the homeowner's insurance adjuster has the full record.
• Berthoud is in Larimer and Weld counties.

Berthoud and the Little Thompson

The Little Thompson River runs just north of Berthoud, and in September 2013 it flooded along with nearly every river on the Front Range. Most water damage in Berthoud today comes from closer to home: a failed sump pump, a burst pipe, or water that runs toward the foundation in a summer downpour. Whatever the source, the first hours matter. Extraction comes first, then meter readings through the walls and floors, then drying equipment sized to the space.

Lyons and the 2013 flood

In September 2013, the North and South St. Vrain creeks flooded Lyons and cut the town off for days. Homes along the creeks were damaged or lost, and the town spent years rebuilding. Lyons residents know that floodwater is contaminated (Category 3): it carries mud, sewage and debris, and wet porous materials usually have to come out, not just be dried. If water gets into your home, keep people away from it, take photos, and call us.

Mountain winters in Allenspark

Allenspark sits at about 8,400 feet along Highway 7, and winter there is a different season than it is on the plains. Pipes in mountain homes and cabins can freeze fast, especially in homes that sit empty between visits. A split pipe in an empty home can run for days. Leave the thermostat at 55 °F or higher, open cabinet doors on exterior walls during deep cold, and arrange regular check-ins. Finding water? Close the valve and phone us. We serve Allenspark and Lyons from our shop in Loveland.

Smoke damage in foothill homes

Foothill homes sit close to forest, and wildfire smoke can fill them even when the fire is miles away. Fine ash and soot drift through gaps and vents, coating furnace filters, insulation and fabrics. Smoke damage doesn't need flames. We trace where the soot settled, clean it there, and deodorize the source instead of masking the smell.

Acreage, wells and outbuildings

Many properties around Berthoud and Lyons sit on acreage with private wells, septic systems, shops and barns. A frozen well line, a septic backup or a flooded shop floor is still water damage, and septic water is contaminated. A barn, a well house and the main house are separate items on a claim, so we photograph and log each one on its own.

Wood stoves, fireplaces and soot

Wood stoves and fireplaces keep a lot of foothill homes warm, and they bring their own risks: a chimney fire, a puff-back that coats a room in soot, or a hot ember that scorches a floor. Soot from wood smoke is oily and smears when you wipe it, so household cleaning often spreads it further. Leave it alone, ventilate if you can, and call us. Each surface gets the cleaning method that suits it, from dry sponges on flat paint to wet cleaning on washable finishes, and any water used to put out the fire is dried too. Have your chimney inspected and cleaned each year before burning season starts, and keep a working smoke detector on every level of the house. Ask your insurer too: smoke damage from a chimney or stove problem is often covered.

Frequently asked questions

A pipe burst in my mountain home while it was empty. What now?

Close the main valve, switch off the breakers for flooded rooms if the panel is dry, and photograph the damage room by room before touching it. Then call us; every hour the water sits means more material has to come out.

My home smells like smoke, but the fire was miles away. Is that damage?

It can be. Wildfire soot gets into ductwork, insulation and fabrics. If the smell lingers after the air clears, have it checked. Air fresheners only cover it up.

Is flood damage covered by homeowners insurance?

Rising water from outside, like the 2013 creek floods in Lyons, is usually excluded from homeowners policies and needs flood coverage. A pipe that bursts inside is usually covered. Your agent can confirm, and our records back up whichever claim applies.

Can your crew reach foothill and mountain homes?

Yes. Berthoud is next door to Loveland, and we make the drive up to Lyons and Allenspark too. Call any hour; mountain roads and weather can change travel time, so we'll give you a straight estimate.

Why does my basement still smell damp after it looks dry?

Surfaces dry first. Drywall, framing and concrete hold moisture longer, and that hidden moisture is what smells musty and feeds mold. We test materials with meters and keep drying until the readings, not the look, say it's done.

What should I photograph for my insurance claim?

Take wide photos of each room, close-ups of the damage and the source, and anything you're moving or throwing away. We add our own photos and moisture readings to the record.