Do I need to leave my home during water damage restoration?

Most homeowners can stay in their home during water damage restoration if the work area is safe, contained, and essential utilities remain on. The main reasons to leave are health risks from contaminated water, extensive demolition, or conditions that make living spaces too noisy, hot, or inaccessible for daily life. We routinely help families around Littleton and the Denver metro and can advise on-site after we assess moisture, air quality, and power needs.

Plan to relocate, at least temporarily, if any of the following apply:

• Sewage or other contaminated water (Category 3) is present.
• Significant mold removal or demolition is required with containment and negative air.
• Power, HVAC, bathrooms, or kitchens must be shut down for drying.
• Infants, elderly, or anyone with respiratory issues would be exposed to heavy airflow, noise, and odors from equipment.

If you smell sewage, see active mold growth, or must shut off power or HVAC, relocate until a technician confirms it is safe to return. <br/> Updated: 2026-05-07 <br/> Need help in Littleton, CO? Call (303) 237-4406 or book online. "After a plumbing break and partially flooded basement, I called CCS and Mario and the crew arrived ahead of time to start the drying out process!" — Dave D.