Emergency Water Damage Restoration in Westminster

Water Damage Restoration for Westminster's Two Worlds

Westminster is a city of contrasts. Its southern neighborhoods — Sherrelwood, Shaw Heights, and the areas along Federal Boulevard near 72nd Avenue — were developed in the 1950s and 1960s as North Denver's suburbs. These neighborhoods feature classic ranch homes, split-levels, and early bi-levels with mature trees, established lots, and the character that comes with six decades of community history. But they also carry the infrastructure challenges of their age.

Meanwhile, Westminster's northern and western reaches tell a completely different story. Communities like Bradburn Village, the developments around the Orchard Town Center, Legacy Ridge, Hyland Greens, and Northridge represent waves of new construction from the 1990s through the present day. These neighborhoods feature modern building codes, newer plumbing materials, and contemporary waterproofing systems. Yet they face their own set of water damage risks related to Colorado's clay soils, construction quality during rapid building booms, and the same severe weather that affects the entire Front Range.

Big Dry Creek and Westminster's Flood History

Big Dry Creek is Westminster's most significant waterway, flowing east through the center of the city from Standley Lake toward the South Platte River. Despite its name, the creek is anything but dry during heavy rain events. The Big Dry Creek watershed collects stormwater from a large area of northwestern metro development, and the creek has a documented history of flooding that has prompted millions of dollars in municipal flood control investment.

The city has developed an extensive trail system along Big Dry Creek and has engineered detention basins and improved channel capacity to manage peak flows. But older properties along the creek corridor — particularly in neighborhoods between Wadsworth Boulevard and Federal Boulevard — were built before these improvements and remain in flood-prone zones. During significant rain events, we receive multiple emergency calls from homeowners along Big Dry Creek who experience basement flooding from rising groundwater, storm drain backups, or direct overland flow.

Polybutylene Plumbing in Westminster Homes

One issue that sets Westminster apart from some other metro cities is the prevalence of polybutylene plumbing in homes built between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Polybutylene is a gray plastic piping material that was marketed as a cheap alternative to copper during the building boom of that era. Unfortunately, the material reacts with oxidants in municipal water supplies, becoming brittle and developing micro-fractures that eventually lead to catastrophic pipe failures.

Westminster's Countryside, Hyland Greens, and parts of Northridge feature many homes built during the polybutylene era. These pipes can fail without warning — a supply line running through a wall or ceiling can split and release a continuous stream of water that saturates insulation, drywall, and flooring. We have responded to polybutylene failures in Westminster where homeowners came home from work to find water cascading through light fixtures and pooling across multiple floors. If your Westminster home was built between 1978 and 1995, we strongly recommend having your plumbing material identified during your next home inspection.

Bradburn Village and Modern Westminster

Bradburn Village is one of Westminster's showcase new-urbanist communities, featuring walkable streets, front porches, and a mix of single-family homes and townhomes designed to foster neighborhood interaction. While the architecture is charming and the construction is modern, the higher density of development means water damage in one unit can affect adjacent properties. Shared walls, common rooflines, and interconnected drainage systems require careful inspection to ensure water migration is tracked and remediated in every affected space. Our technicians use thermal imaging cameras to trace water paths through shared wall assemblies and ceiling cavities in multi-unit structures.

Legacy Ridge, a golf course community in northern Westminster, features larger custom homes on generous lots. These properties often include finished basements, multiple bathrooms, and extensive landscaping with irrigation systems. Each of these features represents a potential water damage source — irrigation lines that freeze and crack, guest bathroom supply lines that go unmonitored, and basement sump pumps that fail during extended power outages from summer storms.

Westminster Neighborhoods We Serve

Services Available in Westminster

• 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

Colorado Rapid Dry provides emergency water damage restoration to all communities surrounding Westminster.