Mud season is here in Colorado, with the warmth of spring melting all the snow in the High Country. All that mud can make a mess in your home or property, which means spring is a good time to have your carpets professionally cleaned. Here are six reasons why: – Your carpet will be cleaner […]
Happy spring equinox, everyone! As the season grows warmer and temperatures rise, that means the potential for wildfires and floods rises as well. To help prepare Colorado for the upcoming wildfire and flood seasons, Governor Hickenlooper has declared this week to be Colorado Flood Safety and Wildfire Awareness Week. To help us all be more […]
Springtime is just around the corner. Days are getting longer, and daylight savings time is already this Sunday. Though we still have plenty of snow here in the Colorado Rockies, temperatures are just beginning to warm. For homeowners in the high country, here are a few indoor and outdoor maintenance tips for your home as […]
Frozen pipes. It’s one of the frequent home catastrophes we encounter here in the high country. We recently responded to a call right here in Fraser, which is a story similar to much of the work we do up here. The homeowners woke up one cold Fraser morning and went to the bathroom, but when […]
We at Rocky Mountain Catastrophe recently completed a water damage restoration job for some property owners in Fraser. The owners are from out-of-town, and own a second property up here, similar to many other second-homeowners here in the high country. We just received a testimonial from the owners, and we’re so proud of it we’d […]
Our last blog post discussed ways to keep your home warmer when it’s cold outside. This week, we’re offering a few ideas to better maintain the exterior of your home during the winter months. Here are 5 tips to keep your home ready for winter. – Keep gutters clean. Your gutters can collect pine needles, […]
Let’s face it: the plumbing in your kitchen can take quite a beating. This is especially true during the holidays. Big meals for big parties can mean big clogs in your kitchen sink, and big clogs can mean big trouble in the form of a plumbing catastrophe. Fortunately, though, there are a few tips […]
Frozen pipes. It’s one of the most frequent household problems we encounter here in the high country. A particularly cold front moves through one night, and you wake up to a flooded home. Or worse – you’ve been out of town for a while, and when you return to your second home in the mountains, […]
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays (fun costumes and free candy? Yes please!) Soon, many doorsteps will soon be adorned with jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treaters. Though Halloween is a day for fun and festivities, there are also some risks to consider. Here are a few tips to keep in mind so you and your family […]
The Colorado floodwaters have finally receded, though many problems still linger for homeowners with flood damaged homes. Thousands of properties are estimated to have been damaged or destroyed – yikes! There are several other areas of concern for the thousands of homeowners who must deal with the ongoing flood recovery efforts. Damp and flooded homes […]
At Rocky Mountain Catastrophe, our hearts go out to the victims of the recent Colorado flooding. That’s why we’ve spent the past several days down in the Front Range communities, helping our friends with flood cleanup and restoration. Give us a call at 970-531-7308 if we can help. Although the majority of the damage is […]
Summer is on its way out and the days are getting shorter. This means nighttime temps will soon dip below freezing, and the Rocky Mountain winter is fast approaching. Cold weather can freeze your plumbing and do a lot of damage to your property. Luckily, though, a little preventative maintenance can do a lot to […]
