Our Story
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
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.



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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Across El Paso, Teller, Fremont, Pueblo & Douglas counties
Highest-rated water damage company in Colorado Springs
Live technicians answer every call — no voicemail, ever
The owners are on every job, every time
Colorado Springs and surrounding Front Range communities
WRT, ASD, AMRT — all active certifications maintained
Credentials
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification — the gold standard in the restoration industry.
Fully licensed in Colorado and carrying comprehensive liability insurance for your protection.
IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician certification for professional flood and water damage response.
IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician certification for professional mold remediation.
IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician certification for professional carpet care and restoration.
The owners are on every job — no subcontractors, no call centers, no shortcuts.
How We Work
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.
In water damage restoration, every hour counts. We prioritize fast response because we know the difference it makes for your home and your family.
We use professional-grade equipment and proven techniques because we want your restoration to last — not just look good on the surface.
We live and work in Colorado Springs. Our reputation is built on our neighbors' trust, and we take that seriously on every job.
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