Active leak or burst pipe
A plumber may be needed to stop or repair the source. A restoration provider may be needed when building materials, flooring, insulation, or contents are wet.
Compare the rolesDo not enter an unsafe area. Standing water near electrical equipment, sewage, fire, smoke, gas odor, or visible structural movement calls for immediate caution and may require emergency help.
Situation guide
Start with what happened, not with a contractor name.
Different water events can involve different hazards and different professionals. Use the closest situation below, then follow the safest next step without attempting cleanup in a dangerous area.
Standing water or flooded room
Do not enter when electrical equipment, outlets, panels, or damaged building components may be involved. Begin with the safety page.
Review immediate hazardsSewage or visibly contaminated water
Avoid contact and keep people and animals away. This situation may require specialized cleanup and additional plumbing or public-utility attention.
Understand the added risksRoof, window, or storm entry
The entry point and the wet interior may require different trades. Restoration work does not replace roof, siding, window, or structural repairs.
Identify the likely professionalsAppliance, water heater, or HVAC leak
The appliance or mechanical source may need its own technician. Restoration may address water removal, drying, and affected materials.
See what restoration may includeWater discovered after an unknown delay
Do not disturb visibly damaged or contaminated materials. Note what you can safely observe and describe when calling a professional.
Prepare useful observationsSeparate provider-connection service
Call to connect with an independent water-damage restoration provider serving your area.
Call 970-296-1064Calling the directory number does not contact any specific company listed on this site. A call may be routed to an independent provider serving the caller’s area, and the directory may receive compensation when a caller is connected. Connection does not guarantee availability, acceptance of the job, response time, price, scope, workmanship, or outcome.