Emergency Water Damage Restoration in Lakewood

Water Damage Restoration Across Lakewood's Diverse Neighborhoods

Lakewood is one of the most geographically diverse cities in the Denver Metro area. Spanning from the foothills at Green Mountain and Bear Creek Canyon in the west to the urban neighborhoods bordering Denver along Sheridan Boulevard in the east, the city covers a remarkable range of elevations, terrains, and housing types. That diversity is part of what makes Lakewood an appealing place to live — but it also means water damage can strike in many different forms depending on where in the city you are.

Colorado Rapid Dry serves every corner of Lakewood with 40-minute emergency response times. Our Aurora-based teams reach Lakewood via 6th Avenue, which cuts directly through the city, or via Colfax Avenue and Alameda Avenue for northern and southern neighborhoods respectively. We maintain the specialized equipment and trained technicians needed to handle everything from creek flooding to the unique challenges of mid-century home restoration.

Bear Creek: Lakewood's Primary Flood Threat

Bear Creek is the defining waterway of Lakewood, flowing east from the mountains through Bear Creek Lake Park and across the southern portion of the city before joining the South Platte River. The creek is beautiful — the Bear Creek Trail is one of the most popular recreation paths in Jefferson County — but it carries serious flood potential.

Mountain thunderstorms can dump enormous volumes of water into Bear Creek's watershed in a short time, and the water arrives in Lakewood as a fast-moving wall. The creek's journey through the city takes it past residential neighborhoods where homes were built close to the waterway decades ago, before modern floodplain regulations existed. FEMA flood maps designate significant areas along Bear Creek as Special Flood Hazard Areas, and homeowners with mortgages in these zones are required to carry flood insurance.

Even properties outside the official floodplain can experience water damage from Bear Creek events. Saturated soils along the creek corridor push groundwater laterally, and storm drains that connect to the creek system can back up during high water events, flooding basements through floor drains blocks away from the creek itself. When Bear Creek rises, our phones start ringing — and we have the capacity to handle multiple simultaneous emergencies across the corridor.

Mid-Century Homes and Aging Infrastructure

Much of Lakewood was developed between the late 1940s and mid-1960s as the post-war suburban boom pushed westward from Denver. Neighborhoods like Morse Park, Eiber, Molholm/Two Creeks, and areas around Green Mountain are filled with classic mid-century ranch homes and split-levels that defined suburban Colorado living. These homes were well-built for their era, but many original components are now 60 to 70 years old and reaching the end of their service life.

Cast iron drain lines, a staple of mid-century plumbing, deteriorate from the inside out. The interior surface develops scale and tuberculation that narrows the pipe bore, eventually leading to blockages and backups. When a main drain line fails, sewage can back up into the lowest fixture — typically a basement floor drain or laundry — creating a hazardous Category 3 water damage situation that requires professional remediation. We handle these situations with full PPE, EPA-approved antimicrobials, and proper contaminated material disposal.

Belmar and Modern Lakewood

Not all of Lakewood is mid-century. The Belmar district, built on the site of the former Villa Italia Mall, represents the city's modern face with mixed-use development, contemporary condominiums, and newer retail. The Union Square area along Wadsworth Boulevard has also seen significant redevelopment. These newer structures face different water damage risks — primarily from construction defects, roof membrane failures on flat commercial roofing, and plumbing issues in multi-unit buildings where a leak on one floor can cascade damage to units below.

Applewood, nestled between Lakewood and Wheat Ridge along 32nd Avenue, is a beloved neighborhood known for its apple orchards, the Applewood Shopping Center, and its mix of ranch homes and custom builds on larger lots. The area's mature landscaping and trees are beautiful, but root systems from large deciduous trees can infiltrate sewer laterals, causing blockages and backups. If you notice slow drains throughout your Applewood home, it may indicate root intrusion that could lead to a sewage backup event.

Lakewood Neighborhoods We Serve

Services Available in Lakewood

• Emergency Water Extraction — Rapid water removal with truck-mounted units
• Flood Cleanup & Drying — Industrial dehumidification and structural drying
• Mold Remediation & Testing — Professional mold removal and prevention
• Fire Damage Restoration — Comprehensive fire and smoke damage repair
• Sewage Backup Cleanup — Hazardous waste removal and sanitization
• Free Moisture Inspection — Thermal imaging and moisture assessment
• Insurance Claims Assistance — Direct billing and claims documentation

Also Serving Nearby Communities

We extend our professional water damage restoration services to all communities neighboring Lakewood.