Water, Fire and Mold Restoration in Wellington, CO

Wellington sits along I-25 north of Fort Collins, at the northern end of our territory. Restoration 1 of Northern Colorado serves Wellington 24/7. We stop the water, dry the structure, and give your adjuster photos and moisture logs from day one.

At a glance

• Restoration 1 of Northern Colorado handles water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold and storm damage in Wellington.
• 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.
• Wellington is in Larimer County.

Burst pipes in a Wellington winter

Wellington's open setting north of Fort Collins means cold wind with little to stop it, and a hard freeze can split a pipe in an exterior wall, a crawlspace or a garage overnight. One cracked line in a crawlspace can soak a whole floor before anyone checks. Show everyone in the house where the main shut-off is. When one breaks, close the main valve first; if water is near outlets or the panel, cut power to that circuit before stepping in. We vacuum out the water and take meter readings inside the walls and under the floor before anything is closed back up.

Newer homes along I-25

Wellington has grown quickly, with new subdivisions along I-25. New construction leaks too, usually at a connection someone didn't fully tighten, or where fresh backfill has sunk and now tilts toward the foundation. Spot a ceiling stain or swollen baseboard? Close the valve under that fixture and get it checked.

Wind and hail on the open plains

Storms roll across the plains around Wellington with nothing to slow them down. A summer cell can crack shingles and shatter windows in minutes, and the leak often stays hidden until the next rain finds the hole. We tarp the roof, board the openings and dry what's already wet.

Basements and window wells

Many Wellington homes have basements, finished or not. In a cloudburst, an open window well can fill like a bucket, and a short downspout dumps roof water right against the wall. Walk your yard after a storm and see where the water goes. If it gets in anyway, pull boxes and rugs off the floor and call.

Preventing mold after a leak

Low humidity is no protection once a leak keeps drywall, studs or carpet pad wet. Growth can start in a day or two. The best prevention is fast, thorough drying, confirmed with moisture readings rather than a touch test. If you've had a leak and notice a musty smell, have it checked.

Small fires, lasting smoke

A kitchen flare-up, a clogged dryer vent or a space heater too close to a curtain can cause a small fire with a large smell. Soot travels through a house on air currents and settles on ceilings, cabinets and inside the ductwork, far from where the fire started. Don't wipe greasy soot with a damp rag; it smears and sets. Once the fire department says the home is safe, call us. We clean residue from surfaces and contents, treat the odor where it lives, and dry anything that got wet putting the fire out. Clean your dryer vent each year; lint buildup is a common cause of dryer fires.

What happens after you call

When you call from Wellington, we'll ask what's wet, where the water came from and whether it has stopped, so the crew arrives with the right equipment. On site, the first priority is safety and stopping the source. We extract standing water, then use moisture meters to find water hiding under flooring and inside walls. Drying equipment stays until the readings confirm the materials are dry, and we check back along the way. Drying usually takes several days, and we'll give you a timeline once we've measured how far the water went. At the end you have a dated photo log and moisture chart for the claim, and you'll know which materials were dried and which were replaced.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do first when a pipe bursts?

Close the main valve, stay away from water near outlets, lift rugs and electronics out of the wet, and snap a few photos. Then call.

Water came into my new home's basement. What now?

Move belongings off the wet floor, take photos, and call us. Then check with your builder about grading or construction issues, and with your insurer about the damage.

Can you help with roof damage after wind or hail?

Yes. We secure the roof and windows first, then dry out the attic and rooms below.

How fast can a crew reach Wellington?

Wellington is at the north edge of our area, up I-25 past Fort Collins. We take calls around the clock and tell you up front how long the drive will take.

Will insurance cover my water damage?

It depends on the cause. A sudden break, like a pipe splitting in a freeze, is commonly covered; a leak that dripped for months or water rising from outside commonly isn't. Your agent can tell you what your policy says, and our moisture readings help show when and how the damage happened.

How do I prevent mold after a leak?

Dry everything fast and confirm it with moisture readings. Wet materials that feel dry on the surface can still hold moisture inside.