Lakewood homes built mostly in the 1950s-70s sit on block foundations with mature trees whose roots routinely invade old sewer laterals. Heavy rain or a main break sends water into basements faster than in newer poured-wall neighborhoods east of the metro.
Denver Water Extraction trucks reach Lakewood via Alameda or Wadsworth in under twenty minutes from central Denver. Crews work around established landscaping and narrow driveways common on these older lots while extracting standing water before it migrates into finished spaces.
Properties near Bear Creek or along the western edge also contend with steeper grades and faster runoff that can re-enter foundations hours after the initial extraction if not addressed on site.
Around Lakewood
We regularly work near:
- 📍Bear Creek Lake Park
- 📍Lakewood Heritage Center
- 📍Belmar
- 📍Sloan's Lake Park
- 📍Alameda Avenue
Water Extraction in Lakewood — Local Notes
- •Block foundations in Lakewood ranches need careful shoring during extraction to prevent shifting from hydrostatic pressure.
- •Camera inspection of laterals is standard before extraction because root clogs in 1950s-70s lines are the most frequent cause of repeat flooding.
- •Kipling Street and Union Boulevard traffic can add response time during rush hours, so crews stage equipment accordingly.
- •Freeze exposure on west-side lots near the foothills requires heated hoses and rapid drying to avoid ice damage to extracted areas.