Water damage restoration near Downtown Greeley starts with the buildings. The Greeley Downtown Historic District is a National Register district of commercial buildings, anchored by a four-story stone courthouse. Commercial activity downtown began in earnest in 1880. Buildings with that much history can hide water in places you do not expect.
Downtown also has a storm record. On July 1, 2021, flash flooding was reported between 11th and 8th Streets and from 14th Ave east into downtown. We start each call by finding where the water went, then we dry it.
Homes & Businesses
Old Commercial Buildings Hide Wet Walls
Many downtown buildings are historic commercial buildings. Water from a leak can run through walls, floors and ceilings and show up far from the source.
We use a moisture meter and thermal camera to map the wet area. Before any demolition on an older building, we test materials for lead and asbestos.
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
Flash Flooding Between 11th and 8th Streets
On July 1, 2021, Greeley got 3 to 4 inches of rain in one hour. Flash flooding was reported between 11th and 8th Streets and east of 14th Ave into downtown.
Storm water is not clean water. We treat it as contaminated, pump it out and remove porous materials like carpet, pad and wet drywall.
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.
Service Area
Basements and Clay Soil Near the Foundation
Basement water is a common problem in Greeley. The soil is expansive clay. It swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and it can hold water against a foundation.
We check the grade, downspouts and window wells first. If a sump pump runs all the time, we test for rising groundwater.
Sewer Backups and the Insurance Paperwork
The city says a sewage pumping station failure could back up basements. Sewage is the most serious kind of water damage. We contain the area, wear protective gear and document everything before demolition.
Sewer backup is often a separate endorsement with its own lower limit. We record the water source, photos, moisture readings and equipment logs. We can bill your insurer directly.
Water in your home right now?Local Greeley water damage crew.
Call (970) 714-3978Floodplain Rules and the 12th Street Storm Drain
The city is building a new underground storm drain system on 12th Street, with later phases along 12th Street downtown. Work like that can mean crews and closures near a job site, so we plan our access.
Rebuilding inside a Special Flood Hazard Area needs a floodplain permit. We help you check a property's flood status before you plan reconstruction.
We also serve nearby University District, Glenmere, Cranford.
Water Damage Restoration
Driving Directions to Downtown Greeley
Our office is at 1501 1st Ave, Greeley, CO 80631. Get directions on Google Maps to see the route from our office to Downtown Greeley.
For more on what we do, see our Greeley water damage restoration page, or contact us to schedule service.
Service Area
Need Water Damage Restoration near Downtown Greeley?
Call (970) 714-3978 any time, day or night.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you find water inside the walls of an older downtown building?
Yes. We use a moisture meter and thermal camera to map wet areas before we open any wall.
What happens to water that came in during a downtown flash flood?
We treat storm water as contaminated. We pump it out and remove porous materials like carpet, pad and wet drywall.
Is my downtown property in a flood zone?
Some Greeley properties are in a Special Flood Hazard Area. Rebuilding there needs a floodplain permit, so check status first.
Does insurance cover a sewer backup?
Often only with a sewer backup endorsement, which has its own lower limit. We document the source and bill your insurer directly.