Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Durango, Colorado Area
Durango has 10 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 499 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Durango, Colorado Different
Durango sits at about 6,500 feet in the Animas River valley, with the San Juan Mountains to the north and dry mesas to the south. Spring snowmelt raises the river each year, and homes on low ground near its banks can see seepage into crawlspaces and basements. Summer monsoon storms build fast in July and August, and a short burst of hard rain can overwhelm gutters and send runoff under doors.
Wildfire is a real risk here. The 416 Fire burned north of Durango in June 2018 and forced evacuations along the Highway 550 corridor. After a fire, bare slopes shed rain quickly, so homes below a burn scar can face mud and debris flows for several years. Smoke residue is acidic and keeps working on surfaces, so clean soot off counters, fixtures and electronics soon, and change furnace filters after a smoky stretch.
Winter brings deep cold nights, and pipes in crawlspaces, garages and outside walls can freeze. The air is dry most of the year, so mold is less common than in wetter places, but a slow leak inside a wall or under a sink still grows mold within a few days. Many homes burn wood or pellets for heat, so keep carbon monoxide alarms working on every level.
Most Reviewed in Durango
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BEST Cleaning & Disaster Restoration Services, Inc.24/7
4.8 from 98 public reviews
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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Ultrasteam Professional Cleaning Services Inc.24/7
5.0 from 43 public reviews
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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Checking a License in Durango
Colorado has no statewide license for general contractors. The City of Durango and La Plata County handle building permits, so ask what license or registration the job needs and check it with the building office. Plumbers and electricians are licensed by the state. Colorado has no separate state mold license, so ask for proof of liability insurance and whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage or mold remediation. Asbestos work needs certified workers, so ask about it when a job may disturb older materials.
What Jobs Cost in Durango
| Job | Typical in Durango | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $1,000 to $2,900 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,250 to $5,900 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,450 to $5,900 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,950 to $7,300 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $500 to $2,400 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,900 to $24,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,150 to $4,900 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,450 to $2,900 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $9,800 to $19,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $300 to $700 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $500 to $1,450 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $1,000 to $2,900 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,950 to $14,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $14,500 to $24,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |