Highland Park West has homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, mostly on large lots. The area also includes the Josephine Jones Natural Area and Highland Hills Golf Course. Many homes here have lower levels that can be big, and a big lower level holds a lot of wet material.
Basements are a known problem in Greeley because of the soil and the climate. Storms can arrive fast, and clay soil holds water near a foundation. On every call we check the source of the water before we pull out a single thing.
Flooded Basements
Large Lower Levels in Homes From the 1980s and 1990s
Homes on large lots often have large basements. A finished one may hold carpet, pad, drywall, framing and stored items. More floor area means more material to check.
We walk the whole lower level with a moisture meter and a thermal camera. Then we show you what is wet, what is dry, and what has to come out.
Flooded Basements
Window Wells and Yard Water on Big Lots
A large yard has a lot of ground that can send water toward the house. Soil that slopes toward the foundation, or a window well that fills up, can let water in.
We look at the grade, the downspouts and the window wells first. If the cause is still there, drying the room will not keep the water out.
How it works
- Step 1
Call any hour
We are open 24/7. A Greeley crew heads your way.
- Step 2
Free inspection
We look at the damage and tell you what we see.
- Step 3
Written estimate
You get a written, no-obligation estimate before you decide.
- Step 4
Direct insurance billing
We bill your insurance company directly.
Soil Movement After Wet and Dry Spells
The City of Greeley says expansive clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry. That movement can shift buried pipes. Backfill around a foundation can also form a clay bowl that holds water.
If the water came from a pipe, we trace it before we dry anything. If it came from the soil, we note that for your records.
Flooded Basements
Power Loss and a Battery-Backed Sump
On July 1, 2021, Greeley got 3 to 4 inches of rain in one hour. Storms like that can also knock out power, and a plug-in sump pump stops with it. The city recommends a battery-backed sump pump.
If your pump ran all the time before it failed, groundwater may be rising. We test the pump and tell you what we find.
What you get with Black Wolf Restoration
- IICRC certified
- Licensed and insured
- On site within 60 minutes
- Open 24/7
- Free inspection and written estimate
- Direct insurance billing
Flooded Basements
Deciding What Can Stay in a Wet Basement
Storm water that enters a basement is treated as Category 2 or 3. That means porous materials like carpet, pad and wet drywall usually come out. Sewage is Category 3, so we contain the area and wear protective gear.
Before we remove anything, we photograph it and log the water source. Sewer backup coverage often has its own limit, so these notes help your claim.
We also serve nearby Westridge, Country Club West, Bittersweet.
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Call (970) 714-3978Driving Directions to Highland Park West
Our office is at 1501 1st Ave, Greeley, CO 80631. Get directions on Google Maps to see the route from our office to Highland Park West.
For more on what we do, see our flooded basement cleanup page, or contact us to schedule service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do large lots near Highland Park West raise the risk of basement water?
They can. A big yard has more ground that may slope toward the house. We check grade, downspouts and window wells first.
Why does my Highland Park West basement take on water after a fast storm?
Clay soil holds water near the foundation, and heavy rain can arrive in under an hour. We look for the entry point and dry from there.
My sump pump runs all the time. Is that normal?
A pump that never stops can point to rising groundwater. We test the pump and the area around it.
Can you check if my home is in a flood zone before rebuilding?
Rebuilding in the city's Special Flood Hazard Area needs a floodplain permit. Check your property's flood status with the City of Greeley before you rebuild.