How Do You Clean Up After A Storm In Aspen Colorado?

4/10/2021 (Permalink)

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Storms can strike at any time without warning and winter storms in particular are a way of life in Aspen.

No matter when a storm hits it can cause a tremendous amount of damage

Obviously, as a homeowner your focus will be on returning your home to normal as quickly as possible after the storm. Unfortunately, some of the damage caused by storms may be more complex than you realized and restoring your home could take time.

It’s important to understand the kinds of damage that storms may cause and what you can do to clean up afterward so that you can keep your home safe and sound and avoid long term damage.

It can be stressful enough dealing with the aftermath of a storm…the last thing you want is to leave your home open to further issues.

What Kind of Damage Can Storms Cause?

Storms can bring a wide range of severe issues, from damaging winds to heavy snowfall to flooding, all of which have the potential to adversely affect your home. If your home already has issues, such as loose roof shingles, cracked foundations or other structural damage, it will be even more vulnerable to the kind of damage caused by storms.

In Aspen, winter activities are a cherished part of life but winter weather can bring its own unique challenges. Heavy snowfall can bring down branches and trees, damage roofs and contribute to flooding when it begins to melt.

Ice dams that build up in and around gutters can lead to leaks, which in turn can result in mold infestations. Once water penetrates your home, it can cause severe damage to interior structures and belongings.

There is no doubt that storms can be severe and as a homeowner it’s up to you to do everything you can to mitigate storm related damage in order to keep your home safe.

Know How To Address Storm Damage

Of course it’s not always possible to avoid winter storms or the damage they can inflict. So what can you do to clean up after the storms come? There may be some steps you can take yourself to begin the cleanup and restoration process.

Clearing snow away from walkways, foundations and roofs is important and may be easier to do immediately after a storm is over while the snow is still lightweight and easy to move.

The longer it sits the more moisture it will absorb, making it much heavier and more hazardous.

Smaller branches that have fallen or are in danger of coming down should be cleared before they can potentially damage your home, but don’t try to move anything that is too large or any trees or branches that may be impacting power lines.

In these cases, you should call your power company or a professional company that will be able to handle the job safely.

It’s important to remember that not all storm damage occurs outside your home. Snow and ice that builds up on your roof can lead to leaks inside your house.

Once water enters your home it can cause a host of issues from rotting out support beams and destroying insulation to providing an ideal environment for mold growth.

Ice buildup on pipes can lead to cracks, bursting and flooding. So it’s important to check inside your house as well for cracks, leaks or any other signs of potential issues.

Don’t Hesitate to Call The Professionals

By far the most important step in cleaning up after a storm in Aspen is knowing what kind of issues you can handle yourself and when it’s necessary to call in the professionals. As devastating as storm damage can be, if it is not handled properly it can be compounded and that may end up costing you even more in the long run.

Fortunately, there is an option for homeowners in Aspen and the surrounding area who want to ensure that their storm damage is properly addressed.

The professionals at SERVPRO are trained and equipped to handle any type of storm cleanup, from clearing snow and ice to removing standing water and repairing damaged floors, ceilings and belongings.

We are also prepared to thoroughly clean air ducts and HVAC systems and help prevent the spread of mold.

Our technicians are on call 24 hours/7 days a week and ready to respond immediately to any emergency. We’ll thoroughly inspect your property and assess any damage that may have occurred, then make a recommendation for how to properly address the damage to prevent it from becoming any worse.

We have specialized equipment designed to remove all water from your home and we’ll begin the removal process right away in order to prevent the spread of mold. We’ll also specifically address air ducts and vents, where mold growth can be particularly hazardous as it can easily spread throughout your entire house.

Once the water is removed, we’ll use air movers and dehumidifiers to thoroughly dry out your home and we’ll also work to clean and restore furniture and other belongings that are salvageable.

Our industrial air scrubbers can help to remove odors and antimicrobial cleaners can disinfect every surface to make sure everything is safe and healthy

Finally, we’ll take steps to help restore your home to its previous condition including replacing damaged drywall or flooring or even rebuilding a room entirely if it can’t be salvaged otherwise. And we’ll help you to document everything and file your insurance claims to ensure that you’re getting all of the compensation you’re entitled to.

Bottom Line

Storms can strike at any time and in Aspen, winter storms are particularly common, so as a responsible homeowner you need to be prepared to deal with the damage they can bring. Acting quickly and knowing what steps to take to clean up after a storm can go a long way toward keeping your home safe.

By calling in the professionals of SERVPRO, you can rest easy knowing that your home is in the best hands possible.  We’ve got the training and equipment to handle even the worst storm related damage.

More importantly, we’re part of the Aspen community ourselves so we understand the challenges that the weather here can bring and we know how important it is to protect our homes and businesses.

That’s why we take pride in our promise to respond faster to any disaster and ensure that we have all of the resources to handle your storm cleanup. We have state-of-the-art equipment and certified training so you know you’re getting the best professional help.

Cleaning up after a storm can be challenging, but at SERVPRO we believe it’s not a challenge you should ever have to face alone. 

Authored by: Chafika and James Landers

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