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Water line and shutoff valve service in Northglenn, CO 80233
Northglenn was built as a master-planned community starting in 1959, so whole blocks of homes share the same age and the same plumbing. When one water line or shutoff on a street gives out, the neighbors' are often close behind.
Northglenn at a glance
- ZIP codes
- 80233, 80234
- County
- Adams (a small part in Weld)
- Population
- 38,131 (2020 Census)
- From our Aurora office
- Roughly 12 miles via I-270 and I-25
- Calls we get most
- Water line leaks, stuck shutoffs, repipes
Yes. Northglenn lies north of Denver along I-25, roughly 12 miles from our Dallas Street office by I-270 and then I-25 north. We cover 80233 and 80234. We answer 24/7. For a leaking water line or a shutoff that will not close, we send the nearest available plumber and tell you the arrival window up front.
Why a planned 1959 community tends to wear out on the same schedule
Northglenn began in 1959 as a master-planned community built by developer Jordon Perlmutter, and it incorporated as a city in 1969. Building a whole town on one plan meant many homes went up within a few years of each other, using the same materials. Today those houses are reaching the same stage of plumbing life at once, and the buried water service line and main shutoff are often the first to show it.
Water service lines from that era were commonly copper or galvanized steel, running from the meter to the house below the frost line. Galvanized lines rust from the inside and lose pressure, while older copper can thin and pinhole where it meets fittings or rough soil. Expansive clay, common along the Front Range, slowly shifts buried pipe as it swells and shrinks, which puts extra stress on joints that are more than sixty years old.
Inside the house, original gate valves tend to seize, so the main shutoff may not close when you need it. Supply lines indoors may be galvanized or early copper, and drains are often cast iron. Standley Lake supplies municipal water to Northglenn along with Westminster and Thornton. A water line replacement usually needs a permit and inspection, and we call Colorado 811 before we dig.
Common calls
Northglenn calls that come down to old valves and buried lines
Main Water Line Repair & Replacement
A failing service line shows up as low pressure, a wet spot in the yard or a jump in the bill. We replace it from the meter to the house, by trench or by boring.
More on main water line repair & replacementShut-Off Valve Replacement
Sixty year old gate valves at the main often will not close fully. A new quarter turn ball valve lets you stop a leak in seconds.
More on shut-off valve replacementWhole-House Repiping
Galvanized supply inside older Northglenn homes narrows with rust. Repiping with PEX or copper restores pressure and ends the pinhole leaks.
More on whole-house repipingLeak Detection
When the meter keeps moving with everything off, the leak is often in the buried service line or under the floor. We pinpoint it before any digging.
More on leak detectionWater Heater Installation
Basement and garage tanks across Northglenn come up for replacement regularly. We set them up for high altitude and handle the permit.
More on water heater installationLocal tips
Quick checks for a Northglenn house of the planned-community era
- Test the meter for a hidden leakTurn off every faucet and appliance, then watch the meter dial for a few minutes. Any movement means water is escaping somewhere.
- Turn the main valve twice a yearClose and reopen the main shutoff each spring and fall. If it sticks or drips, have it replaced before you actually need it.
- Watch for a green patch in dry weatherA strip of lawn that stays green or soft when the rest is dry can mark a leaking service line underneath.
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Questions
Plumbing questions from Northglenn
How do I know if the water line to my Northglenn house is leaking?
Common signs are lower pressure at every fixture, a soft or unusually green strip of lawn, and a water bill that climbs without explanation. A meter test with everything turned off confirms water is escaping. We then trace the leak along the service line before recommending repair or replacement.
Who owns the water line between the meter and a Northglenn home?
In most Front Range cities, the homeowner is responsible for the service line from the meter to the house, and the city handles the main. Check with Northglenn's water department for the exact split at your address. We can replace the private side of the line and pull the permit.
Why won't the main shutoff close in my older Northglenn home?
Original gate valves have a gate that slides down inside the valve body, and after decades mineral buildup and corrosion stop it from seating. The handle may turn but water keeps flowing, or the stem may snap. Replacing it with a quarter turn ball valve is a short job with the water shut off at the meter.
Plumbing trouble in Northglenn?
Call any hour. We tell you on the phone how soon a plumber can get to you.