Emergency Plumbing in Arvada
Frozen hose bibs, unheated basements and garages are the usual trouble spots. Shut off the main, then call.
Emergency Plumbing guideArvada, Colorado
Plumber in Arvada, CO
Need a plumber in Arvada, CO? Sewer backup, leaking pipe or no hot water? Call (720) 861-8125 now and tell us what's wrong. We take calls from Arvada. Whether a plumber can reach your address depends on the provider. Call to confirm.
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What's wrong?
Plumbing problems people call about in Arvada
Open a guide to see what's safe to check first and when to call.
Water Heater Repair in Arvada
Arvada requires permits and inspections for water heater replacement, done by a licensed plumbing contractor.
Water Heater Repair guideDrain Cleaning in Arvada
Wipes, rags and paper towels cause blockages, says Arvada. A camera shows what a snake can't.
Drain Cleaning guideSewer Line Repair in Arvada
The city won't clear your side of the line, but its Wastewater Division will give a second opinion on a camera video.
Sewer Line Repair guideNeed help in Arvada? Call to ask whether an independent plumber can reach your address.
Call (720) 861-8125Local guide
Where the city's pipe ends and yours begins
Arvada's sewer page says the homeowner maintains the line from the house to the city main, including the connection. The city says it does not cut, clean or televise the residential part of a service line. If a plumber's camera shows the blockage is in the city main, the city's Wastewater Division will look at the inspection video and give a second opinion.
For water, the city owns the line from the main to the meter pit, and the homeowner owns the line from the meter pit to the foundation. Arvada prohibits lead and pre-1960 galvanized customer-owned lines, so ask your plumber what material your line is made of if the house is older.
Arvada's page on water heaters says an installation or replacement needs a permit and inspections, and that a licensed plumbing contractor does the work. Homeowners may do their own work if they plan to live in the home. The city's sewer page asks residents not to flush wipes, rags or paper towels, and it prohibits sump pump discharge to the sanitary sewer.
Sewer backups
Camera video and the city's second opinion in Arvada
Arvada publishes a useful step for homeowners with a sewer problem.
- Get the line inspected. A plumber feeds a camera through the line and records what it finds.
- Ask for the video and where on the line the blockage or damage is.
- If it looks like the city main, the city's Wastewater Division will look at the inspection video and give an independent second opinion.
- If it is on your side, the homeowner maintains the line from the house to the city main, including the connection. The city says it does not cut, clean or televise the residential portion.
See sewer line repair for how repair and replacement options compare.
House rules
Sump pumps, wipes and winter in Arvada
Arvada's sewer page prohibits sump pump discharge to the sanitary sewer, so a sump pump that drains into a floor drain or sewer cleanout is a problem to raise with your plumber. The same page says wipes, rags and paper towels cause blockages.
The city's frozen pipe page names hose bibs, unheated basements and garages, and exterior walls as the places most at risk, and advises keeping the heat at 55 degrees or higher. Arvada's rules for water heaters also differ from Westminster's, and the city says a licensed plumbing contractor does the work; homeowners may do their own if they plan to live in the home. Compare with Broomfield next door, where all water heaters need a permit.
How to get help in Arvada
- Call (720) 861-8125 and tell us what's wrong and your ZIP code.
- If a plumber can reach your address, you're connected with an independent plumber.
- You discuss the diagnosis, price and timing directly and decide whether to go ahead.
- Before work begins, confirm the plumber's license and insurance for the job.
Have this ready when you call
- Your ZIP code and any gate, building or parking instructions.
- What's happening, and when it started.
- Any details about the equipment or the area affected.
Availability
Calling from Arvada
We take calls from Arvada. Whether a plumber can reach your address depends on the provider. Call to confirm.
The checker answers honestly for any ZIP code: if we can't confirm it, it says so, and you can still call and ask.
About the area
About Arvada
Arvada is a city south of Westminster, with its own city government, building safety division and utilities. Its city departments handle the water and the sewer lines, so a call to Westminster will not settle an Arvada question.
Arvada publishes more detail than most neighbors about who owns which pipe, which makes it easy to tell whether a problem is yours or the city's.
Questions
Arvada questions
Does the city of Arvada clear my sewer line?
Arvada says it does not cut, clean or televise the residential portion of a sewer service line. If a plumber finds the blockage is in the city main, the city's Wastewater Division can look at the inspection video and give a second opinion.
Where does my water line become my responsibility in Arvada?
The city owns the line from the main to the meter pit, and the homeowner owns the line from the meter pit to the foundation.
Do you take calls from Arvada?
Yes, we take calls from Arvada. Whether a plumber can reach your address depends on the provider, so call and ask.
Can I drain my sump pump into the sewer in Arvada?
No. Arvada's sewer page prohibits sump pump discharge to the sanitary sewer. Ask a plumber where the pump should discharge instead.
Does a water heater replacement in Arvada need a permit?
Yes. Arvada says a water heater installation or replacement needs permits and inspections, and that a licensed plumbing contractor does the work. Homeowners may do their own if they plan to occupy the home.
How do I get plumbing help in Arvada?
Call the number on this page and tell us what's wrong and your ZIP code. If a plumber can reach your address, you'll be connected with an independent local plumber, and you can discuss the problem, price and timing directly with them.
Nearby areas
Sources and further reading
- Residential mechanical and plumbing permits — City of Arvada. Water heater permits and inspections in Arvada.
- Sewer and water service installations and repair — City of Arvada. Permits for service line work.
- Sewer — City of Arvada. Homeowner responsibility for the sewer service line and common causes of blockages.
- Service line inventory and replacement — City of Arvada. Who owns which part of the water service line.
- Preventing frozen pipes — City of Arvada. Pipes at risk and prevention tips.
- Plumbing permit and inspection information — Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations. Who can pull a plumbing permit and when inspections happen.
- State Plumbing Board — Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations. Colorado plumber license types and the license lookup.
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