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Root clearing and sewer line repair in Arvada, CO 80003
Arvada went from a small town of about 2,400 people in 1950 to nearly 50,000 by 1970, and those postwar homes now have sewer laterals that roots have worked on for decades. We clear and repair those lines and handle the rest of the house too.
Arvada at a glance
- ZIP codes
- 80003, 80002, 80004, 80005, 80007
- County
- Jefferson (most) and Adams
- Population
- 124,402 (2020 Census)
- From our Aurora office
- Roughly 17 miles northwest via I-70 or I-76
- Calls we get most
- Root intrusion, lateral repair, water heaters
Yes. Arvada sits northwest of Denver, roughly 17 miles from our Dallas Street office by I-70 or I-76, which ends in Arvada. We cover 80003 and the other Arvada ZIPs: 80002, 80004, 80005 and 80007. We answer 24/7. For a sewer backup we send the nearest available plumber, and we tell you the arrival window before we head out.
From Olde Town to the postwar suburbs: Arvada's sewer story
Arvada was platted in 1870, and Olde Town Arvada along Ralston Creek is still the historic heart of the city, about 7 miles northwest of the State Capitol. The real building boom came after World War II. The population grew from about 2,400 in 1950 to roughly 19,000 in 1960 and nearly 50,000 in 1970, so a large share of Arvada's homes are ranches and split-levels from those two decades.
Houses from the 1950s and 1960s commonly have clay or cast iron sewer laterals, and some early lines may be fiber pipe, which was used until the early 1970s and softens with age. Mature trees along older streets send roots into every joint they can reach. Front Range clay soil adds slow seasonal movement, so joints that were tight sixty years ago can now be offset by enough to catch paper and grease.
Supply lines in homes of that age are often galvanized steel or early copper. Galvanized pipe narrows with rust and loses pressure, while old copper can pinhole at joints. Farther west and north, newer neighborhoods have plastic drains and PEX, and their calls lean toward water heaters and fixtures. Wherever you are in Arvada, the sewer line from the house to the public main is generally the homeowner's responsibility, so its condition matters.
Common calls
Arvada plumbing calls we take week in and week out
Main Sewer Line Cleaning
Roots in clay and cast iron laterals are the top reason Arvada homes back up. We cut the roots out and restore flow, then show you the camera footage.
More on main sewer line cleaningHydro Jetting
When roots and grease keep coming back, high-pressure water scours the pipe walls clean. It lasts longer than a cable alone on a lateral that is still structurally sound.
More on hydro jettingTrenchless Sewer Repair
Lining an old lateral seals root-prone joints without trenching across a mature yard. It works when the pipe still holds its shape and has no major sags.
More on trenchless sewer repairWater Heater Repair
Pilot outages, rusty hot water and leaks at the tank base all bring us to Arvada basements. We repair what makes sense and tell you when replacement is smarter.
More on water heater repairWhole-House Repiping
Galvanized supply lines in 1950s and 1960s homes rust until pressure fades. A repipe with PEX or copper brings back steady pressure at every fixture.
More on whole-house repipingLocal tips
Keeping an Arvada sewer line ahead of the roots
- Clear roots before they winIf your lateral has needed clearing once, plan on a cleaning every year or two. Waiting until water rises at the floor drain costs more.
- Plant trees away from the lateralKnow roughly where your sewer line runs to the street. Planting new trees well away from it keeps fresh roots from finding old joints.
- Keep wipes out of the toiletFlushable wipes do not break down like paper. In a root-filled clay line, they snag on the roots and build a clog fast.
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Questions
Plumbing questions from Arvada
How often do roots need to be cleared from an Arvada sewer lateral?
On many older Arvada laterals, once every year or two keeps roots from blocking the line. Aggressive trees or cracked pipe may need it more often. After a cleaning, a camera inspection shows whether the pipe can be lined, needs a spot repair or simply needs regular maintenance.
Can you line an old sewer pipe in Arvada instead of digging up the yard?
Often, yes. Pipe lining works when the old lateral is still round and continuous, even if roots have entered at the joints. If the pipe has collapsed or has a deep sag, lining is not a good fit and a spot repair or replacement is the better plan. A camera inspection decides it.
Do you work in Olde Town Arvada and the newer neighborhoods to the west?
Yes, we cover both. Olde Town and the postwar blocks around it bring most of our sewer and repipe work. The newer areas farther west mostly need water heater, fixture and pressure valve service. We cover all five Arvada ZIP codes and give you an arrival window when you call.
Plumbing trouble in Arvada?
Call any hour. We tell you on the phone how soon a plumber can get to you.