Douglas County
Highlands Ranch, CO water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Highlands Ranch, 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. 36% of Highlands Ranch's 39,066 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 1 Highlands Ranch ZIP code in Douglas County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Highlands Ranch, 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; 1 Highlands Ranch ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Highlands Ranch
Hidden leaks in newer construction
Newer Highlands Ranch houses often hide water heaters, air handlers and laundry on upper floors or in attics, so a failed fitting or condensate line can soak ceilings and walls below before anyone notices.
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
Highlands Ranch homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 39,066
- Median year built
- 1997
- Built before 1960
- 1%
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
Among the 27 Colorado cities with pages on this site, Highlands Ranch ranks #13 by number of homes and has older housing than 19% of them (median build year 1997). Its share of pre-1960 homes (1%) is below the 13% average for those cities, so appliance and supply-line leaks are a bigger share of calls.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003).
Disaster history in Douglas County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Douglas County in 2 major disaster declarations: 1 flood, 1 fire. The most recent was Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes in 2023 (DR-4731).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Highlands Ranch water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Highlands Ranch?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Highlands Ranch, 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; 1 Highlands Ranch ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Highlands Ranch?
The median home in Highlands Ranch was built in 1997. About 1% of its 39,066 homes were built before 1960 and 36% 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 Douglas County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Douglas County in 2 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes (2023). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Highlands Ranch?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Highlands Ranch ZIP code. 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 Highlands Ranch
ZIP codes covered in Highlands Ranch
80163
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