Water Damage in a Town That Keeps Growing
Erie has grown quickly. The Census Bureau counted 30,038 residents in 2020 and estimates about 40,900 for July 2025, on roughly 19.7 square miles of land. About 87.6 percent of homes are owner-occupied and the median owner-occupied home is valued near $736,500. Broomfield Water Damage Pros answers calls from ZIP code 80516 on the 24/7 line.
Erie grew from about 18,000 residents in 2009 to well over 40,000 today, so many homes are newer, which changes where water damage shows up. Failed appliance lines, water heater leaks, condensate drains and frozen outdoor spigots are common, along with groundwater and basement moisture after wet seasons. A newer house still needs fast drying, because modern materials trap moisture.
First hourWhen Water Is Spreading in Erie
Whether the water is from a pipe or from the ground, the first minutes matter. Use the steps below and call us as soon as it is safe to do so.
If Water Is Still Spreading
Stop the source
Close the fixture valve or the main shut-off. If you cannot find it, call the utility.
Cut power with care
Switch off power to wet areas only if the panel is reachable on dry ground.
Lift and protect
Raise rugs, boxes and electronics off wet floors and keep children and pets out.
Photograph first
Take photos and video before anything moves, for your insurer.
Call the 24/7 line
Give the address and describe what you see.
Electrical or gas risk? Call the utility or 911 first
If water touches outlets, appliances or the panel, stay out of it. Call the utility or 911 for any electrical or gas concern before you call a restoration company.
Water damage in Erie?
Call the 24/7 line any hour. We will explain what to do first.
Coal Creek, the Floodplain and the Town
State records show the Colorado Water Conservation Board designated the Coal Creek 100-year floodplain within Erie on January 17, 1991, at the town's request. The designation runs from 3,700 feet upstream of Perry Street to the Boulder-Weld County line, and it replaced an earlier 1976 study designated in 1977. The federal study for Erie covers both Boulder and Weld counties.
The Town of Erie states that a Floodplain Development Permit is required before construction in the floodplain. If you are not sure whether your lot is affected, ask the town before you repair or rebuild. Our flood damage restoration page explains what happens when creek or storm water enters a home.
Drainage is a live topic in Erie. A January 2026 report on an Erie Town Council meeting described residents raising concerns about groundwater and standing water near newer developments. We cannot judge those claims, but they are a reason to ask about drainage, grading and sump pumps when you buy or repair a home.
Town servicesWhat the Town Handles and What We Handle
Town water
Erie provides drinking water to more than 14,350 customers and bills wastewater and stormwater itself. Call Town Hall at 303-926-2700 for utility questions.
Building Division
The Town's Building Division handles permits and inspections. Ask what applies before a rebuild.
811 first
Before any digging, call 811 to have underground utilities marked.
Inside your home
Extraction, drying, cleanup and rebuild are our work. Start with water mitigation.
Town Hall is at 645 Holbrook Street, Erie, CO 80516. The Town sends emergency alerts through the Boulder County system, so sign up before the next storm.
RootsA Town With Coal Underneath It
Erie's own history page says settlers arrived in 1867, the railroad reached the town in 1871 when the Briggs Mine opened, and the Town of Erie was officially established on November 16, 1874. Coal mining continued until the Eagle Mine ended operations in 1978. In 2023 voters approved a Home Rule Charter.
That history is why we mention it. Most homes are far newer than the mines, but the history is part of the ground under the town. The practical point for a homeowner is simple: if you see new cracks, wet crawl spaces or standing water, document it and call.
ServicesWhat Our Crews Do in Erie
- Emergency water removal for standing water in basements, garages and finished lower levels.
- Water mitigation with moisture mapping, air movers and dehumidifiers.
- Water damage cleanup for wet materials, debris and odor.
- Water damage repair for drywall, flooring and paint once the structure is dry.
Erie ZIP Code Coverage
We cover Erie ZIP code 80516. Erie touches more than one county, so give us the street address if you are near the edge of town. The service area page shows the full list of towns, including Lafayette and Louisville.
Erie Questions
We cover Erie ZIP code 80516. If your property is near the town edge or your mailing address uses another ZIP, call with the street address and we will confirm coverage.
Yes. The 24/7 line is answered every hour of every day, and we aim for same-day response when available. Distance and traffic change, so we do not promise an arrival time.
State records show a Coal Creek 100-year floodplain designated within Erie. Ask the Town of Erie, which requires a Floodplain Development Permit before construction in the floodplain.
The Town's utility billing line is 303-926-2700 at 645 Holbrook Street. Report a problem in the Town's lines there, then call us about the damage inside your home.
Flood and groundwater losses are often excluded from standard homeowners policies. Check your policy and ask your insurer how your loss is classified.