Freeze & Runoff Risk Check for Alpine

At about 4,950 to 5,600 feet the hard-freeze nights split water lines on exterior walls, in garages, and in crawl spaces, and the flood comes on the thaw. Finished basements ride on a single sump pump that floods when it quits or loses power, spring snowmelt sheets into window wells, and canyon cloudbursts and burn-scar debris flows push fast, muddy water onto the benches.

Insulate any pipe on an exterior wall, in an unheated garage, or in a crawl space, seal drafts near the lines, keep the heat on even when you travel, and let an exposed faucet drip on the coldest canyon nights. Know where your main water shut-off is so you can stop a burst line fast when the thaw hits.

Yes. A finished basement on a single sump pump floods the moment that pump quits or loses power during a storm or the spring melt. A battery backup or a second pump is the best defense, and keeping the pit and the discharge line clear keeps it working when you need it.

If it is safe, shut the water off at the main, stay off the wet floor, keep clear of outlets and the electrical panel, and call us. If the water is a sewer or drain backup, do not touch it, it is Category 3 black water. We talk you through the rest while a crew is on the way.