Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Bozeman Area

What Makes Bozeman Different

Bozeman sits in the Gallatin Valley at about 4,800 feet, ringed by mountains. Winters are long and cold, and temperatures can drop well below zero, which freezes pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces. Heavy snow and repeated freeze and thaw cycles build ice dams on roofs with little attic insulation, and meltwater backs up into ceilings and walls.

The valley has high groundwater in many places, and it rises in spring as snow melts and irrigation starts. Basements and crawlspaces that stay dry most of the year can take water in late spring. A sump pump with a battery backup and ground that slopes away from the house prevent a lot of damage. Bozeman Creek and other streams can also rise fast in a warm spring.

The area has grown fast, and many newer homes have finished basements where a small leak does a lot of damage. Wildfire smoke settles into the valley in many summers. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours even in dry air. Older homes near downtown and the university were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.