Water, Fire and Mold Restoration in Windsor, CO

Windsor and Timnath have grown fast, and so has the number of finished basements, new roofs and new plumbing that can fail in a storm or a cold snap. Restoration 1 of Northern Colorado serves both towns, 24/7. Our job is to stop the damage fast, dry out the house, and hand your insurer a clean paper trail.

At a glance

• Restoration 1 of Northern Colorado handles water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold and storm damage in Windsor and Timnath.
• 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.
• Windsor is in Weld and Larimer counties.

Windsor knows what a storm can do

On May 22, 2008, a tornado tore across Windsor, damaging hundreds of homes and businesses and taking one life. Most Windsor storms are smaller than that, but hail and wind still hit this part of Weld and Larimer counties hard. Cracked shingles, broken skylights and torn siding let the next rain inside, and the damage often shows up days later as a ceiling stain or wet insulation. After a storm, we can tarp the roof and board up windows to stop the weather, then dry the water that already got in.

New neighborhoods, finished basements

Many Windsor and Timnath homes are newer builds with finished basements. That's comfortable living space, and it's also carpet, drywall and furniture sitting below grade. Water gets in when a sump pump fails during a storm, when grading around a newer home settles and sends runoff toward the foundation, or when a window well fills in a downpour. If water reaches a finished basement, pull up area rugs, move furniture off wet carpet, and call us. We extract the water, lift and dry the carpet pad or remove it if it can't be saved, and dry the walls before mold starts.

Sump pumps: the quiet failure

A sump pump only matters on the day it has to work, and that's often the day it doesn't: the power is out, the float is stuck, or the pump has simply worn out. Test yours each spring by pouring a bucket of water into the pit and watching it cycle. A battery backup is worth considering if your basement is finished. If your pump fails and water comes in, we can extract it and dry the space, and our documentation helps your adjuster see exactly what happened.

Cold snaps and burst pipes

Even in newer homes, pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces can freeze during a hard Colorado cold snap. A split line can dump water for hours before anyone hears it. Find and tag your main shut-off now, while the floor is dry. If a line breaks, the main valve is your first stop, then the breaker for any wet room, then our number. Our meters check inside the wall cavities and subfloor, so nothing damp gets sealed behind new paint.

Timnath, next door

Timnath sits on the Cache la Poudre River just east of I-25 and Harmony Road, between Fort Collins and Windsor, and it has some of the newest neighborhoods in Northern Colorado. We serve Timnath the same way we serve Windsor: same crews, same 24/7 phone line, same careful documentation for your claim.

Kitchen fires and smoke in a newer home

Most house fires start in the kitchen, and even a small one that's out in seconds can leave soot on cabinets, ceilings and the inside of a range hood. In a newer, tightly built home, smoke has fewer places to go, so the odor settles into drywall, carpet and the HVAC system. Water used to put the fire out adds its own damage. We remove the soot film, neutralize the odor in the drywall and ducts, and dry out the firefighting water, so a ten-second fire doesn't leave a smell that lasts for months. If firefighters were called, wait until they say it's safe to go back in, then call us.

Frequently asked questions

Water came into my basement during a storm. What should I do?

If it's safe, turn off power to the basement, move furniture and valuables off wet floors, and take photos. Then call us. The sooner water is extracted, the more of your carpet, drywall and belongings can be saved.

My sump pump failed. Is that covered?

Often only with an add-on. Sump pump failure is usually covered by a water backup or sump overflow endorsement, not the base policy. Look for that line on your declarations page, and we'll note the failed pump and the water's path in our report.

We have a roof leak after hail. Can you help?

Yes. A tarp stops the next rain from making it worse, and then we dry the wet insulation and drywall underneath.

How fast can a crew reach Windsor or Timnath?

Windsor is a short drive from our Loveland shop, and the phone is staffed day and night. The person who answers will give you a realistic arrival time.

Our home is new. Does the builder warranty cover water damage?

Sometimes. A builder warranty may cover a defect, like a bad plumbing connection or grading problem, but not the cleanup itself. Call your builder and your insurer, and keep our documentation for both.

Can mold grow in a finished basement?

Yes. Carpet pad, drywall and trim soak water up, and the EPA advises drying them within 24 to 48 hours to head off mold. If you notice a musty smell or staining, have it checked.