When Flood Water Is an Emergency in Broomfield
Flood damage restoration is the removal, drying and cleanup that follows water entering a home from outside or from a failed drain, rather than from a plumbing line you can shut off. In Broomfield, CO that includes stormwater, groundwater seepage and sewer-related backups. Our line is open 24/7, so call as soon as you can do so safely.
While you wait, stay out of standing water if any outlet, appliance or panel is wet, and never touch a wet electrical panel. If the water reaches wiring, call the utility or 911 before you call a restoration company. Lift valuables and keep children and pets away from the water.
Safety first before anything else
Flood water can carry sewage and contaminants, and it can energize wet outlets and appliances. Cut power only if you can reach the panel while standing on dry ground. If you cannot, leave it and call the utility or 911 for any electrical or gas concern.
Broomfield Flood Context
The National Weather Service summary of the September 2013 Front Range flood describes the heaviest northern Denver metro flash flooding on September 15 as falling from Northglenn to around Broomfield. The statewide event covered 18 counties and caused an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion in damage.
That does not mean your street floods. It means a Broomfield homeowner should know the local flood picture. The city's floodplains page covers the City Park Channel and South Tributary floodplains, a floodway between Spader Way and Compton Street, and an online floodplain search tool for any address.
Check the FEMA flood map for your address before the next storm season, and ask your insurer about flood coverage, because standard homeowners policies typically exclude it.
Basement Flooding Cleanup
A flooded basement is two problems at once: the water on the floor and the moisture in the walls and slab. We start by extracting standing water with pumps and truck-mounted or portable extraction units, then remove carpet, pad and any drywall wicked above the waterline.
Moisture meters and thermal imaging map where water traveled, because wall cavities can stay wet long after the floor looks dry. Air movers and LGR dehumidifiers then dry the space, and crews log readings daily until the structure reaches your home's normal level.
Finished basements add storage, furnishings and electronics to the job. We help you separate what can be cleaned from what must go, and document the loss with photos for your adjuster.
Sewage Backup Cleanup
Water that comes up through a floor drain, tub or toilet is treated as Category 3 water under the ANSI/IICRC S500 standard, which means it is presumed contaminated. Do not wade through it or run a household vacuum on it.
Crews extract the water, remove porous materials such as carpet, pad and low drywall, then clean and disinfect surfaces before drying. If the city sewer main is the source, the City and County of Broomfield lists an after-hours emergency line of 303-438-6400 on its Water Utilities page. Report the backup there while you call us.
| Water category | Typical source | What it means for cleanup |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Broken supply line, tub overflow | Clean at the source, still treated quickly because it degrades |
| Category 2 | Washer or dishwasher discharge, some storm water | Contains contaminants, porous materials are usually removed |
| Category 3 | Sewage, rising flood water, river or surface water | Presumed contaminated, strict removal and disinfection |
Categories follow the ANSI/IICRC S500 water damage standard. Ask any company whether its crews work to it.
Water is in the house right now?
Call the 24/7 line. We will walk through what to shut off and what to lift while a crew is arranged.
How Flood Restoration Proceeds
Safety and shut-off
Confirm electrical and gas safety, stop any water source and identify the water category.
Extraction and removal
Pump or extract standing water, remove materials that cannot be saved and set containment if sewage is present.
Structural drying
Air movers and dehumidifiers run while moisture readings are logged until the structure is dry.
Cleaning and rebuild
Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected, and rebuild work proceeds through water damage repair.
Cost Factors for Flood Restoration
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Water category | Category 3 water adds containment, disposal and disinfection. |
| Affected square footage | Larger floor area and taller wet walls mean more extraction and equipment. |
| Materials involved | Carpet, pad, drywall, insulation and finished flooring each follow different save-or-remove rules. |
| Drying days and equipment | Basement slabs and wall cavities can need longer drying and more dehumidifiers. |
| Rebuild scope | Rebuilding below-grade space depends on what was removed. |
Want your real number? Call (303) 952-8295. The scope and price are explained before work starts.
Flood coverage and your policy
The Colorado Division of Insurance says flood is typically not a covered event under a homeowners policy, and that living expenses during evacuation are typically not covered either. If you carry separate flood coverage, start that claim as soon as you can. National Flood Insurance Program claims go through floodsmart.gov.
Check your policy for what applies to sewer backup, which is often a separate endorsement, and ask your insurer how your loss will be classified.
Flood Response Across the Broomfield Area
We respond to flooding in Broomfield ZIP codes 80020, 80021 and 80023 and in nearby Lafayette and Erie. Once water is out, water mitigation covers the structural drying, and mold remediation applies if growth shows up behind walls.
Flood Questions Broomfield Homeowners Ask
Yes. The dispatch line answers 24 hours a day, every day, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call, tell us the address and what you see, and we will talk through safe next steps while a crew is arranged.
Often not for flood itself. The Colorado Division of Insurance says flood is typically not covered under a homeowners policy, though sewer backup or sump pump endorsements may apply. Read your policy and ask your insurer before you assume either way.
Only if you can reach the panel without standing in water. If the panel or outlets are wet or you cannot reach it safely, stay out and call the utility or 911 first.
The City and County of Broomfield provides an online floodplain search tool, and the FEMA Flood Map Service Center shows national flood maps by address. Your insurer or lender can also tell you the zone on file.
No. Flood restoration dries and rebuilds what water damaged. If water keeps coming in, you will need a drainage or foundation contractor in addition to restoration, and we will say so honestly.