With a historically mild winter and less snowpack than usual, Colorado towns are gearing up for a potentially bad wildfire season. Already, Grand County has seen an out of control grass fire outside of Hot Sulphur Springs. Thankfully that fire was contained quickly, and no one was injured, but it did come dangerously close to one […]
Happy Spring! Spring is a great time to get on top of all those fun spring maintenance activities to protect your property and your family. Did we say fun spring maintenance? Perhaps that is an oxymoron…but either way it is necessary and the sooner you check these annual to-dos of the list, the sooner you can […]
10 Reasons Drying Out after Flooding is Best Left to Professionals: If your basement is flooded, pumping it right away when the ground around the foundation is saturated can cause uneven pressure and cause your foundation to crack or even collapse. Natural gas lines can leak after flooding, causing a very dangerous situation. Make sure […]
What you need to know to protect your family and find a Radon Mitigation Steamboat Springs and Grand County What is Radon? Radioactive gas Odorless Tasteless Invisible Naturally occurring toxin Can exist in any building including schools, workplaces, and homes How does it enter a building? Gaps around pipes Cracks in concrete slabs Openings around sump […]
10 Easy Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Home: 1. Replace incandescent light bulbs with the new energy saving CFL’s or LED’s. These light bulbs will last longer, and save you money each month. Cost: $2 each 2. Insulate windows to help keep heat in your home. Plastic window treatments, cellular/honeycomb shades, and thick […]
Icicles might make the neighborhood look like a winter wonderland, but many times they indicate a potentially serious problem called an ice dam. If not treated, ice dams can allow water to get under roofing and siding, causing leaks, mold, warped ceilings, floors, and even major structural problems. Sounds fun right? Not so much. So […]
We’re in the middle of holiday season! This often means cooking big feasts and hosting guests in your home. These holiday activities can put a strain on your home’s plumbing in a number of ways. There are ways to ease this strain though, whether in the kitchen, the bathroom, or even the laundry room. Here […]
Happy Holidays from Rocky Mountain Catastrophe! Christmas is only a few weeks away, and Thanksgiving is just next week! With the holidays in mind, we thought it’d be a good time to review a few home safety tips to keep you safe. Here’s ten holiday tips for homeowners and for anyone else decorating or hosting […]
At Rocky Mountain Catastrophe, we strive to be the best disaster restoration service in Grand and Routt Counties, and throughout the Colorado Rocky Mountain region. We’re happy to provide 24/7 emergency service. We’ve worked hard to earn extensive industry certifications. We also proudly guarantee the work we do. We understand that a catastrophe can occur […]
Halloween is just around the corner! As the holidays approach, so does another winter in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. For high country homeowners, late autumn is a good time to prepare your home for the colder months. Here a few tips for winter to get your home ready for the cold and snow: Drain […]
