Security-Widefield, CO
Water Damage Restoration in Security-Widefield
From original 1960s plumbing to a failed water heater, a local restoration pro can find where the water went in your Security-Widefield home and dry it out.
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Updated November 12, 2026
Security got its start in the 1950s, and Widefield Homes opened its first model homes in 1958, so a lot of the houses south of Colorado Springs are now well past sixty years old. Many are single-story ranches or split-levels on modest lots, built when galvanized steel supply pipe and tank water heaters in a hall closet were standard. That history shapes most of the water damage calls a local restoration pro takes in 80911.
Why older Security-Widefield homes leak
Galvanized pipe corrodes from the inside. Over decades the inner wall rusts and narrows, and eventually a joint or a thin section weeps or bursts. Many homes here have been partly repiped over the years, which means copper, PEX and old steel can all meet behind the same wall. Those transitions are common failure points.
Other usual suspects:
- Water heaters installed in a closet or utility room with no drain pan, so a leaking tank soaks the hallway carpet first
- Washer hoses that are older than the washer
- Evaporative coolers on the roof that overflow or leak through the ceiling when the float sticks; see swamp cooler leaks
- Toilet supply lines and wax rings that gave out after years of slow movement
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Call (719) 555-0142What restoration looks like in a mid-century house
A crew starts with a moisture survey. On a slab-on-grade ranch, water tends to spread under carpet across several rooms before anyone notices. In a split-level, it runs downhill, from the upper bathroom through the floor framing into the lower family room ceiling.
Then the work splits into two parts. Mitigation is the extraction, tear-out of what can't be saved, and drying. Restoration is putting walls, floors and trim back. The mitigation vs restoration post explains why insurers and contractors keep them separate.
Older materials add a step. Textured ceilings, sheet vinyl and some joint compounds from that era can contain asbestos. A careful crew tests suspect materials before tearing them out, which protects you and your family.
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Call (719) 555-0142Drying times at this elevation
Security-Widefield sits a bit under 5,900 feet, and the air here is usually dry. That helps. Most clean-water jobs reach dry readings in about 3 to 5 days, though plaster, hardwood under carpet and water that got under cabinets take longer. The crew will tell you what their meter readings show each day, and the how long it takes to dry a house post covers what slows it down.
Cost: what changes the number
The company that comes out inspects first and gives you a written estimate before work starts. What drives it:
| Factor | Example in this area |
|---|---|
| Water category | Clean supply line vs washer drain water vs a sewer backup |
| Area affected | One hallway vs half a ranch house under wet carpet |
| Materials | Original hardwood under carpet, plaster walls, built-ins |
| Testing | Asbestos sampling on older materials if needed |
| Time water sat | A leak found the same day vs after a long weekend |
| Rebuild | Drying only, or new drywall, flooring and paint |
Insurance in general terms
Many homeowners policies cover sudden and accidental water, like a pipe that splits, but not long-term seepage or deterioration. Corroded galvanized pipe is a gray area: the sudden break is often covered while replacing the rest of the old pipe usually is not. Check your policy, and take photos of the failed section.
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Call (719) 555-0142Military families and rentals
Fort Carson is a short drive away through Gate 20, and Peterson Space Force Base is to the north, so the area has a large share of military renters and owners who rent out their homes after a PCS. A house sitting empty with nobody checking can hide a leak for weeks. Owners who manage from out of state should have a local contact with a key. Ask that person to run the taps, look under sinks and check the water heater closet every couple of weeks, and to walk through after every hard freeze or big storm. A small leak caught on day two is a weekend of drying. The same leak found a month later can mean new subfloor.
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Call (719) 555-0142For more about the community, see the Security-Widefield area page. Related pages: burst pipe cleanup in Security-Widefield, basement flooding in Security-Widefield, storm flood damage in Security-Widefield, and the main water damage restoration service page.
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Security-Widefield is about 9 miles from downtown Colorado Springs. Crews reach it from the Colorado Springs side, usually by I-25, Powers Boulevard or US-24.
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Straight answers to what Colorado Springs homeowners ask most. Still unsure? Call and ask a local pro.
Call (719) 555-0142Who provides water service in Security-Widefield?
It depends on your street. Security Water and Sanitation District serves much of the northern part, and Widefield Water and Sanitation District serves other sections, including the south. Your water bill shows which one you have, and that district can help if a curb valve needs closing.
Since Security-Widefield is not a city, who issues permits for repairs?
The area is unincorporated El Paso County, so building permits run through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. That office also licenses contractors, and you can look up a company's license on its website before you sign anything.
Are older homes harder to dry?
Sometimes. Homes from the 1950s through 1970s may have plaster in places, multiple layers of flooring, or old vinyl that traps water beneath it. Older flooring and wall materials can also contain asbestos, so a crew may test before cutting into them.
Is the PFAS issue in local water related to water damage?
Not directly. The PFAS concern involved drinking water drawn from the Widefield aquifer, and both districts have worked on treatment and alternate sources. A leak from your supply line is cleaned and dried the same way as anywhere else, as clean water.
How soon can someone get to my house?
In many cases a crew can come the same day, and often within a few hours for active leaks. Timing depends on weather and how many calls are coming in, which spikes during cold snaps and big storms.
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