Services Offerd at DCR Colorado
DCR ColoradoTM has a reputation in Steamboat Springs and the surronding area as a fire, water and mold restoration force that our community counts on. We offer quick, qualified restoration services to businesses and homes affected by fire, wind, mold, asbestos, or water damage with support and communication through the process. The first step in any remediation or restoration is to call Joe Armstrong and DCR Colorado team at 970.846.7441.
Fire & Smoke
You've just had a fire at your home or business, which can result in many kinds of damage: heat, smoke, water, chemical, and more. You're not sure what to do next. All the belongings you have worked so hard for and all those important records and documents seem ruined. Rest assured that DCR Colorado knows just what to do. We will ensure the utmost care and concern when dealing with your home or businesse's contents.
After your personal safety, your belongings are the most important item to return your life back to normal. From furniture to the most precious photograph, we specialize in on-site assessment of the damage.
Water Damage
Rapid response to water intrusion is the key to success when dealing with floods and overflows. Having the right equipment deployed at the right spot can severely reduce the amount of permanent damage that can occur with water. DCR Colorado uses partner firms certified through the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) and ensures that they adhere to all industry protocols (S-500 and S-520) as well as various governmental standards (EPA, OSHA, NYC Health Department, Health Canada).
We have the equipment and experience you need to stop the damage. Diagnostic equipment and experience will reveal the extent of the damage to our technicians. Once the damage is assessed, we can quickly begin mitigation and salvage of your property.
Prevention of further damage is one of the primary goals of DCR Colorado. If called quickly to the damage event, we can drastically reduce or eliminate the need for any reconstruction! The sooner we are able to begin the mitigation process, the less costly the damage is to you or to your insurance company.
We can walk you through the entire event or run the show, including meeting with your adjuster and dealing with the insurance company.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE WATER DAMAGE . . .
- Determine source and extent of water intrusion.
- Do what you can to stop the water intrusion.
- Walk through your property and assess the damage as accurately as possible.
Call DCR Colorado at 970-846-7441 to further assess the damage, determine the scope of work necessary, and manage your insurance claim.
This is a simplified list of protocols and is not to be considered all-inclusive. Every job is different and depends on individual situations including, but not limited to insurance coverage and area accessibility.
Wind Weather Restoration Services
Serving Routt County and surronding areas.
Wind damage can strike unexpectedly at any time of the year. Damage from windstorms, micro-bursts, and tornadoes can range from minor to severe. In the more severe cases, it is important to secure your property as soon as possible to prevent additional damage such as water intrusion.
DCR Colorado can handle any size tree. We have all the equipment necessary to cut, remove and haul off all debris. If a crane is needed, we can have one on site within a couple of hours to help prevent any further damage to your property. After removal we will tarp and/or secure your property to keep the elements out until repaired.
Our wind damage service includes:
- Tree Removal
- Emergency Board Up
- Tarp Over
- Roof Repairs
- Structural Repairs
- Total Reconstruction
MOLD
There are thousands of types of mold that exist in every part of the world. Most molds are relatively harmless at normal levels, but may cause an allergic reaction in higher concentrations. Others can cause internal bleeding, serious respiratory illnesses and brain damage. These types of mold are classified as toxigenic and attack bodily functions.
More serious toxigenic molds also attack the immune, central nervous, and cardiopulmonary systems. However, health affects related to mold exposure vary because every person reacts differently to the species involved, the byproducts generated by mold, the amount and duration of exposure, and the susceptibility of the individual.
To be on the safe side, it is best to consider mold as dangerous and deal with the problem immediately.
Call DCR Colorado if you have a mold outbreaks. Our team will identify the source of the moisture and correct it before the remediation process begins. A thorough analysis will reveal the source of the moisture, type of mold and solutions that will best solve the problem.
IF YOU HAVE A MOLD PROBLEM . . .
- Try not to disturb mold colonies after you have located them.
- Air motion will send millions of viable spores into the air, cross-contaminating the rest of your home or business.
- When remodeling, if you open up ceilings or walls and find mold, stop until the hazard can be analyzed. Tearing out moldy building materials improperly can release the mold spores in the air and lead to mold related illnesses.
- Trying to kill mold with bleach or other fungicides does not remove the toxins from the air. A dead spore will continue to give off toxins until it is removed.
- Mold will propagate as long as there is moisture and a food source. Mold spores can stay dormant for years until proper growing conditions appear or return.
DCR Colorado uses partner firms certified through the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) and that are fully licensed and insured.
Asbestos
Asbestos has been identified as a cancer-causing material (carcinogen) and the cause of the lung-scarring disease, asbestosis. Cancers attributed to asbestos exposure include lung cancer, mesothelioma (an always-fatal cancer of the lining of the chest or abdominal cavity) and several digestive system cancers. Symptoms of these diseases generally do not appear for approximately 10-40 years.
Commercial uses of asbestos have been banned in the United States, however buildings built between the early 1900’s and 1990 have a high likelihood to have asbestos in one or more of the building materials. Asbestos containing building materials most commonly found in structures typically consist of wallboard, joint taping compound, skim coats and textures, acoustic or "popcorn" ceilings, insulation, resilient floor coverings, thermal system insulation, fireproofing and some types cementuous products such as pipes and shingles or siding. Many other materials may be suspected.
During work activities, exposure to airborne asbestos fibers may occur if the proper steps are not taken prior to the commencement of the activities. DCR Colorado offers asbestos consulting services including inspections, management planning, project design and monitoring.