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Colorado Springs' Most
Trusted Restoration Team

We're not a franchise. We're not a call center. We're your Colorado Springs neighbors — locally owned, IICRC-certified, and personally invested in every job we take.

Our Story

Owner-Operated.
Community-Focused.

We didn't build Absolute Water Damage to be the biggest restoration company in Colorado Springs. We built it to be the best — and to be the company we'd want to call if it were our own home.

Nate Lemieux, Brandon McKim, and Bruce Davis — co-owners of Absolute Water Damage and Mitigation, Colorado Springs, CO
Absolute Water Damage owners working a water damage restoration job in Colorado Springs
IICRC certified water damage restoration technicians Nate Lemieux and Brandon McKim — Absolute Water Damage Colorado Springs
Born in Colorado Springs

Absolute Water Damage and Mitigation was born out of a simple frustration: Colorado Springs homeowners dealing with the worst moments of their lives — flooded basements, burst pipes, sewage backups — were being handed off to national franchise call centers, dispatched subcontractors who'd never set foot in Colorado, and left waiting hours for help that should have arrived in minutes.

We knew there was a better way. We built Absolute Water Damage from the ground up as a locally owned, owner-operated restoration company where the people whose names are on the business are the same people who show up at your door. No call centers. No subcontractors. No franchises. Just us — your Colorado Springs neighbors — with the training, equipment, and commitment to do the job right.

From day one, we invested in IICRC certification — the gold standard in the restoration industry — because we believe that if you're going to do something, you do it right. Our technicians hold Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), and Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT) certifications. We use the same industrial-grade equipment as the largest national companies, but with the personal accountability that only a locally owned business can provide.

We've responded to thousands of water damage emergencies across El Paso, Teller, Fremont, Pueblo, and Douglas counties. We've been there at 2 AM when a pipe burst during a January cold snap. We've walked homeowners through insurance claims they thought were hopeless. We've saved basements, hardwood floors, family heirlooms, and businesses that seemed like total losses. Every single job has reinforced why we started this company.

"We treat every home like it's our own. Because in a community this size, it very well might be our neighbor's."

— Nate Lemieux, Owner & Lead Technician

What Sets Us Apart

The Absolute Water Damage Difference

Owners on Every Job

When you call us, the owners show up. Not a subcontractor hired last week. Not a technician who's never been to Colorado Springs. The people who built this company are the people doing the work — and that accountability changes everything about how a job gets done.

60-Minute Response

In water damage restoration, every minute matters. Water penetrates deeper into walls, floors, and subfloors with every passing hour. We dispatch immediately and arrive within 60 minutes anywhere in Colorado Springs — because we know that speed is the single biggest factor in limiting your damage and your cost.

IICRC Certified Experts

Our certifications aren't just wall decorations. IICRC WRT, ASD, and AMRT certifications mean our technicians are trained in the science of drying — psychrometrics, moisture mapping, structural drying theory — not just "point fans at wet stuff." We follow IICRC S500 standards on every job.

Colorado Springs Roots

We live here. Our kids go to school here. We shop at the same stores, drive the same roads, and care about this community the way only locals can. Our reputation is built entirely on word-of-mouth from Colorado Springs neighbors — and we protect that reputation on every single job.

Our Commitment

Built on Trust,
One Job at a Time

We've never run a single paid advertisement. Every job we've ever gotten has come from a referral, a Google review, or a neighbor who saw our truck in someone's driveway and asked for our number. That's not an accident — it's the result of 15+ years of doing the work right, being honest about what needs to be done, and treating every customer the way we'd want to be treated.

We work directly with all major insurance carriers — State Farm, USAA, Allstate, Farmers, American Family, and more. We handle the documentation, the moisture logs, the Xactimate estimates, and the adjuster communication so you don't have to. Our goal is to make the restoration process as stress-free as possible during what is already a stressful time.

We also believe in honest assessments. If you call us about water damage and we determine that you can handle it yourself safely, we'll tell you that. We don't manufacture work. We don't upsell services you don't need. We give you the same advice we'd give our own family — because in a community this size, you probably are family to someone we know.

1,000+Water Damage Jobs Completed

Across El Paso, Teller, Fremont, Pueblo & Douglas counties

5.0★Google Rating

Highest-rated water damage company in Colorado Springs

24/7Emergency Response

Live technicians answer every call — no voicemail, ever

100%Owner-Operated

The owners are on every job, every time

55+Communities Served

Colorado Springs and surrounding Front Range communities

IICRCCertified Technicians

WRT, ASD, AMRT — all active certifications maintained

24/7
Emergency Response
60 min
Avg. Arrival Time
50 mi
Service Radius
100%
Owner-Operated

Credentials

Certifications & Qualifications

IICRC Certified

Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification — the gold standard in the restoration industry.

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed in Colorado and carrying comprehensive liability insurance for your protection.

Water Damage Restoration (WRT)

IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician certification for professional flood and water damage response.

Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT)

IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician certification for professional mold remediation.

Carpet Cleaning (CCT)

IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician certification for professional carpet care and restoration.

Owner-Operated

The owners are on every job — no subcontractors, no call centers, no shortcuts.

How We Work

Our Core Values

Honesty First

We tell you exactly what needs to be done and why — no upselling, no unnecessary work. If you don't need a service, we'll tell you.

Speed Matters

In water damage restoration, every hour counts. We prioritize fast response because we know the difference it makes for your home and your family.

Quality Over Shortcuts

We use professional-grade equipment and proven techniques because we want your restoration to last — not just look good on the surface.

Community First

We live and work in Colorado Springs. Our reputation is built on our neighbors' trust, and we take that seriously on every job.

Ready to Work With Us?

Call now for a free estimate. We're available 24/7 for emergencies and ready to help with any restoration or cleaning need.

1-719-238-5064
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