Plumber in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood's post-war ranch homes and foothills slopes bring their own plumbing: aging lines, sloped lots and a mix of utility districts.
Plumbing for post-war homes at the foot of the mountains
Lakewood is the largest city in Jefferson County, and much of it was built during the post-war growth of the 1950s and 1960s, with the city itself incorporated in 1969. That means plenty of ranch homes and split-levels from that era, where original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drain lines are now past their service life.
The city spans a wide stretch from Sheridan Boulevard on its east edge, past the Belmar district and Bear Creek Lake Park, to the foothills at Green Mountain on its west side. Out west, slopes and rockier ground affect how buried lines are dug and graded.
Water and sewer service in Lakewood comes from several different districts rather than one city utility, which means the first question on a line job is often whose line it is. We help sort that out before the digging starts.
Services we most often do in Lakewood
Repiping & Old Iron Pipe Replacement
Post-war homes often still have galvanized supply pipe, and low pressure or rusty water is the usual reason to replace it.
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Sewer & Drain Line Replacement
Original clay or cast iron sewer lines from the 1950s and 1960s are reaching the end of their life.
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Water Heater Repair
A heater in a basement or garage that is leaking or lukewarm is a common call, and the repair-or-replace decision is the first question.
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Clogged Drain Clearing
Kitchen and tub drains in older ranch homes clog from long-term buildup in rough interior walls.
Learn more →Lakewood plumbing conditions worth knowing
Post-war housing boom
Lakewood grew rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s and was incorporated in 1969, so much of its plumbing is now 60 to 70 years old.
Foothills terrain on the west side
Near Green Mountain and the foothills, sloped lots and rocky soil change how lines are graded and how deep a trench can go before it hits rock.
Several water and sewer providers
Different parts of Lakewood are served by different districts, so service line and shutoff questions depend on your address.
Belmar and newer infill
The Belmar district and newer infill have newer plumbing, where the usual work is fixtures and water heaters rather than buried lines.
Plumbing in Lakewood: your questions
Do you serve the Green Mountain and foothills side of Lakewood?
Yes, we serve Lakewood broadly. Sloped or rocky lots affect how a trench is planned, and we take that into account when we look at the property.
My 1960s Lakewood house has low water pressure. Is it the pipes?
It can be. Galvanized steel supply pipe from that era corrodes from the inside and narrows over time. A magnet test on exposed pipe, and a look at the water when it first runs, helps us tell.
Who do I contact about the water line to my house in Lakewood?
It depends on your address, since different districts serve different areas. Your water bill names your provider, and we can help you work out where your responsibility starts.
Do you handle permits in Lakewood?
We plan the work around the permit and inspection requirements for your address, and we tell you what to expect before we start.
Need a plumber in Lakewood?
Call or request a free quote and tell us what the house is doing.