Stars & Bars

Stars & Bars We are a Veteran Owned, IICRC Certified, mitigation and registration company for commercial and residential properties in southern Colorado

We are a Facility Maintenance and Handyman Services for rental properties. We are a veteran owned company and hire as many veterans as we can.

09/21/2026

⭐ "We didn't know who to call — now we do."

That's what we hear most from homeowners after we finish a job. Water damage, mold, smoke — it's stressful, and most people have never dealt with it before. Our crews show up fast, explain what's happening in plain English, and treat your home like it's theirs.

IICRC certified. Veteran owned. Answering calls across Southern Colorado 24/7 — no job too big, no house too far off the beaten path.

If a neighbor, friend, or family member ever needs us, we're one call away.

📞 (719) 676-2456
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

09/18/2026

👀 That musty smell in the hallway? It's not nothing.

Real job, Alamosa: we opened the wall until we found exactly where the water had been hiding — moisture mapped, not guessed. Contained before it could spread to the next room. Then we rebuilt it right: permits, materials, done to code.

Water · Fire · Smoke · Mold — Southern Colorado's restoration crew, answering 24/7.

📞 (719) 676-2456
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

09/16/2026

🍂 Fall Prep: Don't Let Your Home Get Caught Off Guard

Southern Colorado's weather turns fast — one week it's 70°, the next it's freezing overnight. That swing is exactly when small water problems become big ones.

Before the cold sets in, walk your property and check:
🍁 Gutters and downspouts clear of leaves (clogged gutters back up and soak your roofline)
🍁 Exterior hose bibs and outdoor faucets shut off/insulated
🍁 Crawlspace and basement for any hidden moisture from summer storms
🍁 Attic insulation — gaps let warm air escape and freeze pipes near exterior walls

As a veteran-owned crew, we treat every home like a mission: catch the small stuff before it becomes an emergency call. If you find a leak, a musty smell, or standing water during your walk-through, don't wait it out.

📞 (719) 676-2456 — we answer, day or night
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

09/14/2026

👷 Meet the Crew Behind the Trucks

Every job you see on this page — the extractions, the dry-outs, the mold jobs — was worked by real people, not a franchise call center. Our techs are IICRC-certified and most have been with us since we opened, which matters more than it sounds: restoration is a trade you get better at with reps, not a script off a laminated card.

We're a small shop based right here in Colorado City, and we like it that way. When you call, you're usually talking to the same people who show up to your house — not a dispatcher three states away reading from a screen.

Southern Colorado is home for us too. That's part of why we answer the phone at 2am for a burst pipe the same way we would at 2pm.

📞 (719) 676-2456 — real person, any hour
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

09/14/2026

🚨 When water, fire, smoke, or mold hits your home, the damage does not wait for business hours.

Stars & Bars Water Restoration is veteran owned, IICRC certified, and on call 24/7 across Southern Colorado — Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Cañon City, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Alamosa, and Colorado City.

We don't just dry it out. We tear out what is ruined, document every step for your insurance, and put your home back together.

📞 (719) 676-2456 — any hour, any day
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

09/11/2026

🤝 Southern Colorado Is Our Home Too

We don't just show up when there's water on the floor — we're neighbors here. Our crews live in the same towns we serve: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Cañon City, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Alamosa, and the smaller communities in between.

That means when we roll up to a job, we're not a national chain reading off a script. We know the roads, we know the weather patterns that cause the damage, and more often than not, we know somebody who knows you.

We try to show up off the clock too — sponsoring local youth sports, supporting community fundraisers, and keeping an eye out for neighbors after storms and wildfires hit close to home. Southern Colorado has been good to us, and we don't take that for granted.

If your organization has an event or cause we could help support, send us a message — we're always looking for ways to give back to the towns that keep us in business.

📞 (719) 676-2456
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

09/09/2026

🦠 Mold Doesn't Wait for a Convenient Time

Here's the part most homeowners don't know: mold can start growing within 24-48 hours of any moisture — a slow pipe leak, a damp crawl space, even a humid bathroom without good ventilation. By the time you can smell it or see it on drywall, it's usually already spread further than it looks.

As a veteran-owned, IICRC-certified crew, we don't just treat what's visible. We find the moisture source, test air quality, and remediate the full extent of the growth — not just wipe down a surface and call it done.

A few early warning signs worth checking:
🔍 A musty smell that won't go away
💧 Any water stain, past or present
🌬️ Poor airflow in bathrooms, basements, or crawl spaces

Caught it early or dealing with a bigger problem? We're here 24/7.

📞 (719) 676-2456 — real person, any hour
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

Serving Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Cañon City, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Alamosa, and all of Southern Colorado.

09/04/2026

📋 Insurance Claims After Water or Fire Damage: What Actually Helps

Filing a claim after water, fire, or mold damage can feel overwhelming right when you have the least bandwidth for paperwork. A few things that make the process smoother:

📸 Photos before anything gets touched — more documentation, fewer disputes later
📝 A detailed scope of work from your restoration company, not just an invoice
🗂️ Keep every receipt, even small ones (temporary lodging, cleaning supplies)
☎️ Call your restoration company before the adjuster if you can — early documentation protects you

We build every job file with your adjuster in mind: moisture readings, dated photos, and a clear scope from day one. That paperwork is often the difference between a claim that gets approved fast and one that gets kicked back for more info.

Dealing with a claim right now? We're happy to walk you through what your adjuster will be looking for.

📞 (719) 676-2456 — real person, any hour
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

Serving Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Cañon City, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Alamosa, and all of Southern Colorado.

09/02/2026

👃💨 That Smoky Smell That Just Won't Quit?

Smoke and lingering odors are sneaky. They soak into drywall, carpet padding, furniture, and even HVAC ducts — so candles, sprays, and open windows only mask it for a day or two. If it keeps coming back, the source is still there.

As a veteran-owned crew, we don't guess where a smell is hiding — we track it down.

🔎 Find the actual source, not just where it's strongest
🧪 Ozone & hydroxyl treatment to break down odor at the molecular level
🧽 Deep clean fabrics, furniture, and hard surfaces that trap particles
📋 Full documentation if it's tied to an insurance claim

Whether it's smoke, pet odor, or something you can't quite place, our IICRC-certified techs can eliminate it — not cover it up.

📞 (719) 676-2456 — real person, any hour
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

Serving Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Cañon City, Trinidad, Walsenburg, Alamosa, and all of Southern Colorado.

🏡 A Water Damage Job Up in Westcliffe, COThis one came from a cabin on County Road 131 — a slow leak that had been quiet...
08/31/2026

🏡 A Water Damage Job Up in Westcliffe, CO

This one came from a cabin on County Road 131 — a slow leak that had been quietly soaking into the flooring before anyone caught it. By the time our crew finished, the water was gone, the structure was verified dry, and the floors were back down looking better than before.

High-country homes like this one bring their own challenges: mountain wells and older plumbing, wide temperature swings, and properties that sit empty for stretches where a small leak can turn into a big problem before anyone notices.

What we do on every job like this:
💧 Track down the moisture source, not just the standing water
🌬️ Set up commercial-grade drying equipment to dry the structure, not just the surface
📋 Document everything for the insurance claim
✅ Verify with moisture meters before anything gets closed back up or refinished

We're proud to now be serving Westcliffe and the Wet Mountain Valley, in addition to Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Cañon City, Trinidad, Walsenburg, and Alamosa — all of Southern Colorado, 24/7.

📞 (719) 676-2456 — real person, any hour
🌐 www.sb-resto.com

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4708 W Graneros Road
Colorado City, CO
81019

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+17196762456

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