Water Damage Restoration in Englewood, CO

Englewood incorporated on May 9, 1903, and sits in the South Platte River valley directly south of Denver. With about 33,700 residents in the 2020 census, it is one of the older suburbs in the metro. Housing in the northwest part of the city dates to the 1910s, and most of Englewood was built out by 1960. Broadway runs north to south through the middle and divides the city into quadrants, each with its own mix of homes, apartments, shops and industry.

Why water damage in Englewood is different

Age of the housing stock. Homes that are 60 to 110 years old may have original or patched plumbing, clay or cast iron sewer laterals, and basements that were never designed to be living space. Water damage in these homes often starts slowly and spreads into old plaster, lath and wood framing.

Below-grade living space. Many older homes have basements that were finished later, and the city has a number of garden-level apartments. Below-grade rooms are the first to take on water from sewer backups, foundation seepage and leaks from floors above.

Apartments and shared buildings. Hampden Hills, in the southeast, has a large concentration of apartments. In multi-unit buildings, a single leak can affect several units, and both the building owner and the tenants may need to file claims.

Businesses along Broadway and the hospital district. Retail strips, restaurants and medical offices bring commercial water losses: sprinkler leaks, restroom overflows and roof leaks that interrupt business.

Common water damage problems in Englewood

Tips for Englewood homeowners and landlords

• Find your cleanout. Older homes often have a sewer cleanout in the basement or yard. Knowing where it is speeds up clearing a blockage.
• Ask about a backwater valve. A licensed plumber can tell you whether a backwater valve makes sense for your sewer line to help stop sewage from flowing back into the house.
• Watch plaster walls. Water stains, bubbling paint or soft spots in plaster often mean a hidden leak.
• Landlords: share shutoff locations. Tenants who know where the water shutoff is can stop a leak before it reaches the unit below.
• Renters: get renters insurance. It is usually the only coverage for your own belongings after water damage.

Older homes need a careful drying plan

Plaster and lath walls, old-growth wood framing and stone or block foundations dry differently from modern drywall. A good provider takes moisture readings in the wall cavity and framing, not just on the surface, and may drill small holes to dry inside walls instead of tearing them out. Ask how they plan to protect original trim and floors.

Help in Englewood and nearby

Water damage restoration in Englewood follows the same core steps: stop the water, extract it, clean and dry, then repair. Englewood borders Littleton to the south and Greenwood Village to the east, and providers often cover all three. If the problem is sewage, read what sewer backup insurance covers.