April 4, 2025
As spring approaches in Colorado, it’s time to start thinking about how snowmelt, heavy rains, and fluctuating temperatures can impact your home. While warmer weather is a welcome change, it also brings hidden risks—especially when it comes to water damage. Preparing your home now with a simple spring home maintenance checklist can save you from major headaches and costly repairs down the line.
Here’s your essential spring home maintenance checklist, straight from the water damage pros at Code 3 Water Restoration.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist in Colorado
1. Inspect Your Outdoor Spigots for Freeze Damage
In Colorado, outdoor spigots are especially vulnerable to freezing temperatures. If a spigot wasn’t properly winterized or covered, water inside the pipe can freeze and expand, causing a crack in the pipe. You may not notice this until spring, when you turn it on and find water flooding inside your home.
How to Check for a Freeze Break:
- Turn on the spigot.
- Go inside your home and listen/look for running water where there shouldn’t be any.
🚨 If you’re unsure, Code 3 can inspect your outdoor spigots before you use them this spring.
2. Clean Your Gutters and Downspouts
Winter debris like leaves, pine needles, and ice can clog your gutters, causing water to overflow and pool around your foundation. This can lead to basement flooding or crawl space water damage—especially during Colorado’s heavy spring rains.
What to do:
- Clean your gutters and make sure downspouts direct water at least 3 feet away from your home.
Bonus tip: Install gutter guards to prevent future clogs.
3. Check Your Crawl Space for Moisture
Did you know that 60% of Code 3’s water damage jobs are in crawl spaces? With spring snowmelt and rain, these areas are at high risk for moisture intrusion.
What happens if moisture gets in:
- Mold growth
- Wood rot and insulation damage
- Musty odors or increased indoor humidity
Even if there’s no standing water, dampness alone can lead to expensive structural and health issues.
Code 3 offers crawl space inspections and moisture mitigation services to help you prevent problems before they start.
4. Consider Installing a Sump Pump in Your Crawl Space
If your home doesn’t already have a sump pump, spring is a great time to install one. A sump pump collects and redirects groundwater before it accumulates, helping to keep your crawl space dry.
Without one, melting snow and rainwater can soak the ground and eventually seep into your crawl space—leading to hidden water damage and mold over time.
Need a sump pump installed? We can help you assess your needs and install a pump customized for your property.
Spring Prep = Peace of Mind
Colorado’s spring weather is unpredictable, but your home doesn’t have to be. With a little preparation—and help from the experienced team at Code 3—you can stay ahead of potential water damage and enjoy the season worry-free.
Ready to prep your home for spring? Contact us today for inspections, installations, or expert advice.
Looking for more tips? Check out our post on Signs You Might Have a Hidden Water Leak for help spotting trouble before it starts.