What areas does Stars and Bars Restoration serve?

We serve all of Southern Colorado including Colorado City, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Cañon City, Alamosa, La Junta, Rye, Beulah, Florence, Fountain, Monument, Woodland Park, and Raton, New Mexico. We respond to emergencies within a 100+ mile radius of our Colorado City headquarters.

Is Stars and Bars Restoration IICRC certified?

Yes, our technicians hold multiple IICRC certifications including Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT), and Applied Structural Drying (ASD). IICRC is the gold standard for restoration industry certification.

Do you offer 24/7 emergency water damage restoration?

Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency response for water damage, flooding, burst pipes, and other water emergencies. Call us anytime at (719) 676-2456 for immediate assistance.

How quickly can you respond to water damage emergencies in Pueblo or Trinidad?

We typically respond within 60-90 minutes to Pueblo and Trinidad, and even faster to communities closer to our Colorado City headquarters. Our rapid response helps minimize damage and reduces overall restoration costs.

Do you work with insurance companies for water damage claims?

Yes, we work directly with all major insurance companies and can assist with the claims process from start to finish, including documentation, moisture mapping, and detailed scope of work.

How much does water damage restoration cost in Colorado?

Water damage restoration costs in Southern Colorado typically range from $1,500 to $8,000 depending on the extent of damage, category of water (clean, gray, or black), and square footage affected. Most homeowner insurance policies cover sudden and accidental water damage. Stars and Bars provides free estimates and works directly with insurance adjusters to maximize your coverage.

What should I do immediately after water damage in my home?

First, shut off the water source if safe. Then call a professional restoration company immediately — mold can begin growing within 24-48 hours. While waiting: document damage with photos, remove valuables from wet areas, and don't use electrical outlets near standing water. Stars and Bars responds 24/7 at (719) 676-2456 and typically arrives within 60-90 minutes across Southern Colorado.

Do you provide mold remediation services in Pueblo and Colorado Springs?

Yes, Stars and Bars Restoration provides IICRC AMRT-certified mold remediation throughout Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Cañon City, and all of Southern Colorado. Our process includes professional mold testing, containment, removal following IICRC S520 standards, and post-remediation verification to ensure the mold is completely eliminated.

Can you restore fire and smoke damage in Southern Colorado?

Yes, we provide complete fire and smoke damage restoration including soot removal, smoke odor elimination using hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging, structural cleaning, content pack-out, and full reconstruction. We serve fire-affected communities including Beulah Valley, Westcliffe, Custer County, Pueblo, and Colorado City. Our IICRC FSRT-certified technicians respond 24/7.

What is the best water damage restoration company near Pueblo CO?

Stars and Bars Restoration is a top-rated, IICRC-certified water damage restoration company serving Pueblo and all of Southern Colorado. We are veteran-owned, hold 5 IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD, AMRT, FSRT, ODR), provide 24/7 emergency response, and work directly with insurance companies. We typically respond to Pueblo emergencies within 60 minutes.

How long does water damage restoration take?

Most residential water damage restoration takes 3-5 days for the drying phase, with full restoration (including any reconstruction) typically completed within 1-3 weeks. The timeline depends on the extent of damage, materials affected, and whether mold remediation is needed. Stars and Bars monitors moisture levels daily and provides detailed drying documentation for your insurance claim.

Is Stars and Bars Restoration veteran-owned?

Yes, Stars and Bars Restoration is a veteran-owned and operated company based in Colorado City, CO. Owner Robert Hewett brings military discipline and integrity to every restoration project. We proudly serve fellow veterans, military families at Fort Carson, and all homeowners and businesses across Southern Colorado.

Mold Testing Services

Mold Inspection & Air Testing

Smell something musty, or worried about what's behind a stain? We inspect with moisture meters and thermal imaging and collect air samples on site. An independent lab analyzes them, so you get real numbers instead of a guess.

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Stars and Bars Restoration provides mold inspection and air sampling across Southern Colorado, including Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Cañon City, Trinidad, Walsenburg and Colorado City. Our IICRC AMRT certified technicians find the moisture source, collect indoor and outdoor air samples, and send them to an independent laboratory for analysis. The lab report shows which mold types are present and at what levels compared with outside air. Call (719) 676-2456.

How Mold Testing Works

1. Inspection — We look for visible growth and use moisture meters and thermal imaging to find hidden water. Mold doesn't grow without moisture. 2. Air sampling — We collect samples inside the affected area and an outdoor control sample for comparison. 3. Lab analysis — The samples go to an independent laboratory. The lab, not us, identifies the mold types and counts the spores. 4. Results explained — We walk you through the lab report in plain language and tell you whether remediation is needed.

When Testing Makes Sense

• A musty smell with no visible mold • After a water loss, to confirm the area is clean • Buying or selling a home, or a landlord–tenant disagreement • Someone in the home has allergy or breathing symptoms • Clearance after remediation, to show the job worked If mold is clearly visible and widespread, testing often isn't needed to know it has to come out. We'll tell you if you'd be paying for a test you don't need.

Why We Use an Independent Lab

Having an outside laboratory analyze the samples keeps the results objective. You get a lab report you can hand to your insurance company, a buyer, a landlord or your doctor, instead of a contractor's opinion.

Our Work

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Why Choose Stars and Bars

24/7 emergency response, a live person answers

IICRC certified technicians (WRT, ASD, AMRT, FSRT, OCT)

Direct insurance billing with Xactimate estimates

Veteran owned, based in Colorado City

Samples analyzed by an independent lab

Straight answer if you don't need a test

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We respond 24/7 across Southern Colorado.

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Mold Inspection & Air Testing Across Southern Colorado

Based in Colorado City, our crews cover Pueblo, Colorado Springs and the towns in between. Find your area:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you analyze the mold samples yourselves?

No. We collect the air samples on site, and an independent laboratory does the analysis. That keeps the results objective.

How long do mold test results take?

Usually a few business days after the samples reach the lab, depending on the lab's turnaround.

Do I need a mold test if I can see mold?

Often not. Visible growth over a large area has to be removed either way. Testing is most useful when you smell mold but can't see it, or to prove an area is clean after remediation.

What does an air test tell me?

It compares the mold spores inside your home with an outdoor sample. Indoor levels well above outdoor levels, or types that shouldn't be indoors, point to a moisture problem inside.

If you find mold, can you remove it?

Yes. We're IICRC AMRT certified for mold remediation. We'll explain the lab results and the remediation scope, and you decide.