Water, Fire and Mold Restoration in Evans, CO

Evans sits beside the South Platte River, and it knows what floodwater can do. Restoration 1 of Northern Colorado serves Evans, La Salle and Kersey, 24/7. We remove contaminated water safely, sanitize and dry what can be kept, and record the loss for your insurer.

At a glance

• Restoration 1 of Northern Colorado handles water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold and storm damage in Evans, La Salle and Kersey.
• 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.
• Evans is in Weld County.

When the South Platte rose in 2013

In September 2013, days of heavy rain sent the South Platte over its banks, and Evans was among the hardest-hit towns in Weld County. Two mobile home parks along the river were destroyed, and many families lost everything. Floods that size are rare, but water from the river, heavy rain or a high water table still finds low-lying homes and basements. Floodwater is treated as contaminated (Category 3) because it carries sewage, chemicals and soil. It needs removal, cleaning and sanitizing by people with the right equipment and protection.

Sewage backups during heavy rain

When heavy rain overloads the sewer system, water can back up through floor drains, toilets and showers in the lowest part of a home. Sewage backup is one of the most dangerous kinds of water damage, because it carries bacteria that soak into carpet, drywall and wood. Don't try to clean it with household supplies. Keep people and pets away, don't run fans that spread it through the house, and call us. We remove the contaminated water and materials, clean and sanitize the area, and dry what remains.

Farms and rural properties around La Salle and Kersey

La Salle and Kersey are surrounded by farmland, and many properties have shops, barns and outbuildings alongside the house. Water damage there can mean a flooded shop floor, a wet crawlspace, or a well house that froze and split a line. We work on the house and the outbuildings, and we keep a separate record for each structure so nothing gets lumped together on the claim.

Late-summer storms

Late-summer thunderstorms can drop a lot of rain on the eastern plains in a short time. Window wells fill, gutters overflow, and water runs toward foundations that sit low. Keep gutters clean, make sure downspouts carry water well away from the house, and check window well covers before storm season. If water gets in anyway, the first hours matter most. We extract, measure moisture with meters, and set up drying so the damage stops spreading.

Crawlspaces need drying too

Many older homes in Evans and the surrounding towns sit over a crawlspace instead of a basement. When water gets under the house, it can soak insulation and wood framing where nobody sees it. A musty smell inside the house is often the first sign. We get into the crawlspace, remove wet insulation, and dry the framing so moisture doesn't lead to mold or rot.

What to expect when our crew arrives

When our crew arrives in Evans, the first job is stopping the damage, not writing an estimate. If water is still coming in, finding and stopping it comes first; then we look for electrical hazards and begin extraction. Then we map the moisture: meters and a careful look at walls, floors and the crawlspace show how far the water traveled, which is often farther than the stain you can see. Drying equipment goes in, and we come back to check readings until every material is dry. Through all of it, we photograph and record what we find, so your adjuster has a clear record of the loss from the first hour to the last. If you have questions at any point, ask the crew; we'll explain what we're doing and why.

Frequently asked questions

Sewage backed up into my basement. What should I do?

Keep everyone away from the area, don't touch it without gloves, and don't run fans. Turn off power to the area if it's safe. Then call us. Sewage needs professional removal, cleaning and sanitizing.

Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?

Standard homeowners policies usually exclude outside flooding; that takes a flood policy. Sewage that comes up through a floor drain is a different claim, often covered only if you added a water backup endorsement. Ask your agent which you have, and we'll record the source of the water for the adjuster.

What does "Category 3" water mean?

It's the industry term for contaminated water, like floodwater or sewage. It can carry bacteria and chemicals, so wet porous materials like carpet pad and drywall usually have to be removed, not just dried.

Can you help with a flooded shop or outbuilding?

Yes. Shops, garages and barns get the same extraction and drying as the house, with their own photos and readings.

How fast can a crew reach Evans, La Salle or Kersey?

Any time of day or night. Call, describe what you're seeing, and we'll give you an honest arrival estimate for Evans, La Salle or Kersey.

How do I know if my crawlspace is wet?

A musty smell inside, damp or sagging insulation, or condensation on pipes are common signs. We check crawlspaces with moisture meters and tell you what we find.