Aurora neighborhood
Basement plumbing and sewer service in Meadowood, Aurora, CO 80013
Meadowood is a neighborhood of early 1970s ranches with basements, set around Meadowood Park near Rangeview High School. Many of those basements are being finished now, and that brings its own plumbing questions.
Meadowood at a glance
- ZIP code
- 80013
- County
- Arapahoe
- Typical homes
- Early 1970s ranches with basements
- From our Aurora office
- Southeast via I-225 and Chambers Rd
- Calls we get most
- Basement baths, ejector pumps, backups
Yes, we serve Meadowood around S Olathe Way and E Brunswick Dr in central Aurora. It is southeast of our Dallas Street office via I-225 and Chambers Rd. We answer 24/7. A sewer backup into a finished basement gets a same day visit, and planned work like a new basement bathroom is scheduled around your remodel.
What to know before you finish a Meadowood basement
Meadowood was built in the early 1970s, and most homes are ranches with full basements. In these houses, the basement usually holds the water heater, the main shutoff and a floor drain, and the main sewer line leaves through the foundation wall at a set depth. Whether a new basement bathroom can drain by gravity depends on that depth, and it is the first thing we check when an owner plans to finish the space.
If the new fixtures sit below the sewer line, a sewage ejector pump lifts the waste up to it. If they sit above, the bathroom can tie in by gravity, which is simpler and quieter. Either way, Aurora requires permits for this kind of plumbing work, and the rough-in needs to be inspected before walls close. We plan the drain, vent and supply routing so the framing and the plumbing fit together.
Finishing a basement also raises the stakes on the main line. A backup that once meant mopping bare concrete now means wet carpet and drywall. Laterals from the early 1970s are aging, and under Aurora City Code the line from your house to the city main is yours to maintain. A camera inspection and a cleaning before the remodel starts is a sensible step, and a backwater valve can be discussed if the line has backed up before.
Common calls
Meadowood basement and drain projects we take on
Remodel & Basement Rough-In Plumbing
New basement bathrooms, wet bars and laundry moves need drain, vent and supply rough-in sized and placed before framing. We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
More on remodel & basement rough-in plumbingSewage Ejector Pumps
Fixtures below the main sewer line need an ejector pit and pump. We size and install it, and service existing pumps that run constantly or alarm.
More on sewage ejector pumpsSewer Camera Inspection
Before you spend money on finishes, a camera look at the fifty year old lateral shows whether roots or cracks could flood the new space.
More on sewer camera inspectionMain Sewer Line Cleaning
Backups at the floor drain in these basements usually trace to the main line. Clearing it quickly matters more once the room has flooring and drywall.
More on main sewer line cleaningWater Heater Flush & Maintenance
Basement heaters often get boxed in during a finish. Flushing the tank, checking the anode and confirming clearance before walls go up keeps service access open.
More on water heater flush & maintenanceLocal tips
Planning tips for a Meadowood basement finish
- Keep the cleanout reachableDo not bury the sewer cleanout behind drywall. Leave an access panel so the line can be cleaned without cutting into finished walls.
- Leave room around the heaterWater heaters need clearance for service and combustion air. Plan the utility room so the heater can be replaced without removing a wall.
- Have the line checked firstSchedule a sewer camera inspection before buying flooring. It costs far less to fix a lateral before the basement is finished than after.
Questions
Plumbing questions from Meadowood
Do I need an ejector pump to add a bathroom to my Meadowood basement?
It depends on how deep your main sewer line leaves the house. If the new toilet and shower sit below that line, an ejector pump is needed. If they sit above it, gravity drainage works. We measure the depth and the slope on a site visit and tell you which approach fits your basement.
What permits does a basement bathroom in Meadowood need?
Adding plumbing to a basement in Aurora generally needs a plumbing permit with inspection of the rough-in before walls are closed. If a gas line or water heater work is involved, that is permitted too. We pull the plumbing permit and schedule inspections so your contractor can keep the project moving.
How can I protect a finished Meadowood basement from a sewer backup?
Start with a camera inspection and a cleaning of the main line, then repair any cracked or root filled sections. Keep the floor drain clear and leave the cleanout accessible. If the home has backed up before, ask us about a backwater valve, which helps keep sewage from flowing back in.
Plumbing trouble in Meadowood?
Call any hour. We tell you on the phone how soon a plumber can get to you.