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Sewer repair and foothill well service in Jefferson County, CO 80401
Jefferson County stretches from Denver's western suburbs up into the foothills, so its plumbing ranges from aging city sewer laterals to private wells. We handle the suburban jobs in Lakewood, Arvada and Wheat Ridge and the rural work around Golden.
Jefferson County at a glance
- County seat
- Golden (80401)
- Population
- 582,910 (2020 Census)
- Largest city
- Lakewood
- From our Aurora office
- Roughly 20 miles west via I-70 or 6th Ave (US 6)
- Calls we get most
- Sewer laterals, repipes, foothill well pumps
Yes. We cover the Jefferson County suburbs west of Denver and Golden, the county seat, which is roughly 20 miles west of our Dallas Street office along I-70 or the 6th Avenue freeway. Foothill homes farther up sit at the outer edge of our area. We answer 24/7 and give you an honest arrival window whenever the trip is a long one.
Suburban sewers on one side, foothill wells on the other
Jefferson County is home to about 583,000 people, and its largest city is Lakewood. Golden has been the county seat since 1860, and the domed Jefferson County Courthouse there is a local landmark. The county also includes most of Arvada, Wheat Ridge, part of Westminster, Edgewater and Morrison, then climbs west into foothill communities such as Conifer and the area around Evergreen Lake.
In the suburbs, the plumbing story is mostly about age. Lakewood, Arvada and Wheat Ridge grew fastest in the 1950s and 1960s, so many homes have clay or cast iron sewer laterals, cast iron drains and galvanized or early copper supply lines. Roots, scale and Front Range clay soil movement work on those laterals, and the sewer line from the house to the public main is generally the owner's responsibility.
In the foothills, private wells are common, along with long driveways, steep lots and colder nights at higher elevation. A well system brings its own repairs: pumps, pressure tanks, switches and buried lines that must stay below the frost line. Gas water heaters across the county need a high-altitude setup, and replacement usually needs a permit and inspection, which we pull.
Common calls
Plumbing we handle across Jefferson County
Sewer Line Repair
Older laterals in Lakewood, Arvada and Wheat Ridge crack and separate at joints. When a camera shows one bad section, a spot repair fixes it without replacing the whole line.
More on sewer line repairMain Sewer Line Cleaning
Roots in clay laterals under mature trees cause most suburban backups in the county. Clearing the main line restores flow and sets up a camera check.
More on main sewer line cleaningWhole-House Repiping
Galvanized supply in 1950s and 1960s homes rusts until pressure fades. Repiping with PEX or copper ends recurring leaks in older suburban houses.
More on whole-house repipingWell Pump & Pressure Tank Service
Foothill homes on private wells lose water entirely when a pump, switch or pressure tank fails. We test each part and replace only what has actually failed.
More on well pump & pressure tank serviceWater Heater Installation
From suburban basements to foothill garages, tanks here need altitude setup, proper venting and a permit. We handle all of it on one visit.
More on water heater installationLocal tips
Advice for Jefferson County homes, in town or up the hill
- Camera the lateral in an older suburbIf your home dates from the 1950s or 1960s, a sewer camera inspection shows roots and cracks before they turn into a basement backup.
- Protect the well equipment from coldFoothill pressure tanks and switches in garages or pump houses need insulation or heat, since a frozen switch cuts water to the house.
- Plan for longer arrival times uphillIf you live in the foothills, find your main shutoff and well breaker now, so you can stop a leak while help is on the way.
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Questions
Plumbing questions from Jefferson County
Do you serve Golden and the rest of Jefferson County from Aurora?
Yes. We cover Golden, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge and the Jefferson County side of Westminster, plus foothill homes within reach. Golden is roughly 20 miles from our Dallas Street office, so we give you a realistic arrival window when you call and schedule planned work ahead.
Can you repair a well pump at a Jefferson County foothill home?
Yes. Private wells are common in the foothills, and we work on submersible pumps, pressure tanks, pressure switches and the buried lines to the house. We test the system first so you only pay for the part that has failed. Homes far up the canyons may sit outside our usual reach, so ask when you call.
Which Jefferson County suburbs have the oldest sewer lines?
The oldest suburban laterals are mostly in neighborhoods built in the 1950s and 1960s, which covers large parts of Lakewood, Arvada and Wheat Ridge. Those lines are often clay or cast iron and prone to roots and cracked joints. A camera inspection shows the material and condition of yours before any digging.
Plumbing trouble in Jefferson County?
Call any hour. We tell you on the phone how soon a plumber can get to you.