Adams County
Brighton, CO water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Brighton, CO usually starts in one of a few places: a failed supply line or water heater, a roof or window leak, or water that gets into a basement or crawl space. 48% of Brighton's 13,819 homes were built in 2000 or later, so most water damage starts with supply lines, water heaters, appliances and roof or window leaks rather than old pipes. Restoration companies in our network serve 3 Brighton ZIP codes in Adams County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Brighton, CO, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 3 Brighton ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Brighton
Supply lines and appliances
Newer Brighton homes rarely have old-pipe problems. Their most common leaks are braided supply lines, water heaters, washing machine hoses, dishwashers, refrigerator lines and AC condensate lines.
Hail
Front Range hail damages roofs.
Frozen pipes
Cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Colorado page.
Census data
Brighton homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 13,819
- Median year built
- 1998
- Built before 1960
- 15%
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
Among the 27 Colorado cities with pages on this site, Brighton ranks #24 by number of homes and has older housing than 15% of them (median build year 1998). Its share of pre-1960 homes (15%) is close to the 13% average for those cities.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 43,473 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Adams County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Adams County in 3 major disaster declarations: 2 floods, 1 fire. The most recent was Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides in 2015 (DR-4229).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Brighton water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Brighton?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Brighton, CO, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 3 Brighton ZIP codes are covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Brighton?
The median home in Brighton was built in 1998. About 15% of its 13,819 homes were built before 1960 and 48% in 2000 or later, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Older homes are more likely to have corroded pipes and drains; newer homes see more appliance and supply-line leaks.
Has Adams County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Adams County in 3 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (2015). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Brighton?
Restoration companies in our network cover 3 Brighton ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
Common calls
Most requested in Brighton
ZIP codes covered in Brighton
80601, 80602, 80603
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Also covered in Adams County: Henderson · Thornton · Westminster · Commerce City · Sherrelwood · Dupont · Twin Lakes · Bennett
Guides for Brighton homeowners
Water damage in Brighton?
Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.
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