A cracked ice maker line or a clogged defrost drain behind the refrigerator can leak for days before anyone pulls the appliance out to look. Denver crews respond 24/7 to extract the water and dry the flooring and subfloor it reached.
The crew safely pulls the refrigerator away from the wall to expose the full extent of the leak and confirm the source.
Water pooled behind and under the unit is extracted, along with anything trapped beneath flooring edges.
Moisture meters check how far the water spread into the subfloor and any adjoining cabinetry.
Air movers and, where needed, floor mat drying systems bring the subfloor to a moisture-verified target, with readings logged.
While help is on the way, these first steps, done only where it is safe, limit the damage and protect the insurance claim.
Shut the supply off at the source, or close the home's main valve if the source is not obvious. Stopping the flow limits the damage more than anything else.
Switch off electricity to the affected area, but only if the breaker can be reached without standing in or touching the water.
Get a crew dispatched right away. The sooner extraction and drying begin, the more flooring, drywall, and belongings can be saved.
Take photos and a short video of the water and the affected rooms before anything is moved, so the insurance claim starts strong.
Refrigerator leak water damage cleanup in Denver typically runs from about $300 to $1,600, depending on how long the leak went undetected and how far it spread into the subfloor and adjoining cabinets. A leak caught within a few days, limited to the flooring right behind the unit, sits on the low end, while weeks of undetected leaking that soaked the subfloor and a cabinet base sits on the high end. Sudden appliance failures are often covered, while damage traced to a long-known, ignored leak may not be, so the timeline is documented carefully.
Crews reach Denver and the nearby metro fast, from Capitol Hill, Five Points, and Highland to Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, Englewood, and Arvada. See the full list on the areas served across Denver page.
See all areas servedEvery loss is photographed, measured, and logged from the first visit, so the paperwork holds up with the insurance carrier.
Technicians follow recognized IICRC drying standards and prove it with daily moisture readings on Denver homes, not guesswork.
Emergency dispatch any hour of the day or night, with a real crew on the way across the metro, not a callback in the morning.
A real crew dispatched any hour, not a callback in the morning.
Trained technicians following recognized IICRC drying standards.
Truck-mounted, portable, and submersible for any size loss.
The loss is documented and billed to the carrier directly.
Often days to weeks, since the appliance rarely moves and the leak is hidden behind and under it. Discoloration on the flooring or a musty smell is usually what finally gives it away.
Not always. If the leak is caught early and the subfloor is dried before the wood swells or delaminates, it can often be saved. Longer-running leaks are more likely to require a subfloor section replacement.
The crew typically has it unplugged and moved while the leak source is confirmed and the area is extracted and dried. It can usually be reconnected once the source, whether the ice maker line or defrost drain, is addressed.
Sudden appliance failures, like a cracked supply line, are commonly covered. Damage from a leak that was visible and ignored for an extended period is less likely to be covered, which is why documenting the discovery timeline matters.
Either order can work, but the leak source generally needs to be fixed or the line shut off before drying finishes, otherwise the area will just get wet again.
Denver crews are on call 24 hours a day, local and fast, and can be on the way within the hour.
Call (720) 807-8315