Burst and frozen pipe cleanup in Fort Collins

Shut off the water first

Find the main water shutoff, usually where the line enters the house, near the water heater, or in a basement or crawl space, and turn it clockwise. If you don't know where it is, find out today, before you need it. Then call us. A plumber stops the leak. We take care of the water that's already in the house.

What we do

• Extract standing water from floors, carpet and subfloors
• Find the water that went into walls, ceilings and insulation
• Remove saturated drywall, insulation and flooring that can't be dried
• Dry the structure with air movers and dehumidifiers and track the moisture daily
• Give you photos and moisture logs for your insurance claim

Why pipes freeze here

Northern Colorado gets sharp cold snaps. Pipes in exterior walls, unheated garages, crawl spaces and cabins are the first to freeze. Often the pipe splits in the cold and nobody notices until it thaws and the water starts flowing. Our frozen pipe guide covers how to prevent it.

What it costs

Cost guides from Fixr (2026) put burst pipe repairs at $150 to $2,500 and add $1,000 to $2,000 for the water damage cleanup. Restoration runs about $3 to $7.50 per square foot on the area that got wet, and one inch of clean water typically costs $500 to $1,500 to clean up (Angi, 2026). Water that goes undiscovered for days costs far more. See the water damage cost guide.

Insurance

A sudden burst pipe is the classic covered loss under most homeowners policies. Gradual leaks usually aren't, so report it quickly and keep any damaged pipe if you can. See insurance claim help.

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