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Galvanized repipe and sewer repair in Englewood, CO 80110
Englewood is one of the older suburbs south of Denver, and its plumbing shows it: galvanized supply pipe, cast iron drains and sewer laterals that have settled for decades. We replace and repair those systems from the basement out to the street.
Englewood at a glance
- ZIP code
- 80110
- County
- Arapahoe
- Population
- 33,659 (2020 Census)
- From our Aurora office
- Roughly 10 miles southwest via I-225 and I-25
- Calls we get most
- Low water pressure, sewer backups, old drains
Yes. Englewood lies roughly 10 miles southwest of our Aurora office, a run down I-225 to I-25. We cover the 80110 area, from the blocks around the Englewood Civic Center, where Cinderella City mall once stood, out to the older residential streets on both sides of Broadway. We answer 24/7 and give you an honest arrival window.
Old pipes under Englewood's smaller, older houses
Englewood filled in early compared with most of the south metro, and many of its streets are lined with modest bungalows and ranches from the middle of the last century. Houses of that age often still carry galvanized steel supply pipe, which rusts from the inside until the opening narrows. The usual complaint is weak pressure at upstairs faucets or brown water after the house sits unused.
The drains in those homes are typically cast iron, with clay or cast iron laterals running to the street. Cast iron scales and cracks along the bottom as it ages, while clay joints let roots in from the mature trees that shade so many Englewood yards. Over time the expansive Front Range clay moves both, opening offsets that catch paper and grease and cause recurring backups.
Older basements also tend to have a floor drain tied straight into the sewer, so a blocked lateral shows up there first. Some houses were remodeled with modern fixtures on top of original piping, which hides old pipe behind new tile. Before a bathroom or kitchen remodel, it pays to scope the drains and look at the supply lines, because opening a wall once is cheaper than twice.
Common calls
Repairs older Englewood homes need again and again
Whole-House Repiping
Galvanized supply in mid century houses narrows with rust until showers sputter. Repiping with PEX or copper restores pressure and ends the cycle of pinhole leaks.
More on whole-house repipingSewer Line Repair
Clay laterals under Englewood's mature trees break at the joints. When the camera finds one bad section, a spot repair can fix it without replacing the whole line.
More on sewer line repairDrain Cleaning
Scaled cast iron kitchen and laundry drains slow down year after year. Cleaning clears the buildup and lets us judge how much life the old pipe has.
More on drain cleaningSewer Camera Inspection
Buyers and sellers of older Englewood homes want to know what the lateral looks like. A recorded camera run answers that before closing day.
More on sewer camera inspectionShut-Off Valve Replacement
Old gate valves at the main and under sinks seize after decades of disuse. Replacing them means you can actually shut the water off when a leak starts.
More on shut-off valve replacementLocal tips
Practical advice for older houses in Englewood
- Test your main valve twice a yearTurn the main shutoff off and back on. If it will not budge or it drips at the stem, replace it before you need it in a hurry.
- Run a camera before remodelingA new bathroom over a cracked cast iron drain is money spent twice. Scope the drain first so any repair happens while the floor is open.
- Watch for brown waterRusty water after a vacation often means galvanized pipe is corroding inside. It is a warning sign to plan a repipe on your own schedule.
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Questions
Plumbing questions from Englewood
Why is the water pressure so low in my older Englewood house?
In homes with original galvanized steel supply pipe, rust builds up inside until the opening shrinks to a fraction of its size. The problem usually gets worse slowly. A failing pressure reducing valve or a clogged aerator can mimic it, so we check those first before recommending a repipe.
Can you repair just part of a cracked sewer line in Englewood?
Often, yes. If the camera shows one broken joint or a short cracked section and the rest of the lateral is sound, a spot repair at that location makes sense. When the camera shows damage along the full length, a full replacement or trenchless lining is usually the better value.
Should I repipe my Englewood home before or after a remodel?
Before, or at least at the same time. Walls and floors are already open during a remodel, which makes replacing old supply and drain lines much cheaper than coming back later. We can plan the repipe around your remodel schedule so the trades are not working over each other.
Plumbing trouble in Englewood?
Call any hour. We tell you on the phone how soon a plumber can get to you.