Black Hawk is a small casino town of restored historic buildings, and the drain lines under older structures can hide cracks, roots or buildup. A sewer camera inspection shows what is inside the line before anyone digs; our research did not confirm the sewer provider, so check your utility bill. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Black Hawk.
Black Hawk is a former gold-mining settlement known as the City of Mills, now a small casino town, gambling since 1991, of restored historic buildings along North Clear Creek, sharing a National Historic District with neighboring Central City. It is Colorado's least populous city, and most properties are commercial. The City of Black Hawk Water Department supplies drinking water to the entire city, but our fact sheet does not name the sewer provider, so we do not guess: check your utility bill, or ask the City, before calling anyone about a public main. Historic buildings on steep canyon ground can have old drain lines alongside newer sections added during renovations, and transitions between old and new pipe are classic spots for leaks, offsets and snags. High-volume commercial kitchens add grease to the mix.
What to do now
- Reduce water use. Shut down nonessential fixtures until the line drains.
- Map the problem. Note which fixtures, floors or units are affected.
- Find the cleanout. Commercial buildings often have several; know where they are.
- Clear, then film. The camera explains why the line stopped.
- Keep the recording. It documents the line for owners, managers and future work.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Floor drains back up when kitchens run | Grease buildup in the main |
| Recurring clogs at the same spot | Offset at an old-to-new pipe transition |
| Gurgling fixtures on lower floors | Partial blockage downstream |
| Odor in a basement or crawlspace | Crack or separated joint |
| Backups after a cold snap | Frozen or shifted section |
Cost factors
- Cleanout access, or entry through a fixture or vent
- Clearing a full line, which may need jetting for grease
- Length of the run and the number of bends and transitions
- Surface locating and saving the video
- Permits for repairs through the City's Community Planning and Development Building Division, which contracts SAFEbuilt for inspections and plan review ([email protected])
When you call the number on this page, you are connected with an independent local plumber who works in Black Hawk. Mention whether the property is residential or commercial, which fixtures are affected and whether the building has had renovation work that might have changed the drain layout. Old plans, if you have them, help the plumber choose the best entry point.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Black Hawk
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