Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Grand Junction Area

What Makes Grand Junction Different

Grand Junction sits in the Grand Valley where the Gunnison River joins the Colorado River, with the Book Cliffs to the north and the Colorado National Monument to the west. The climate is dry, but summer thunderstorms can send mud and water down dry washes in minutes. Homes near washes and at the base of the cliffs can take runoff and debris in a heavy storm.

Much of the valley sits on clay soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry. A leaking pipe under a slab, a broken sprinkler line or irrigation water pooling against a foundation can move the soil and crack walls and floors. Irrigation canals and ditches run through many neighborhoods, and a clogged or broken ditch can flood a yard or crawlspace.

Winters are colder than many people expect, and pipes in crawlspaces, garages and exterior walls can freeze on cold nights. Evaporative coolers are common, and a leaking cooler pan can soak a ceiling. Wildfire smoke drifts in during many summers. Many older homes near downtown were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.