In Brighton, a plumbing inspection is a plumber's look at the water heater, supply and drain lines, shutoffs, fixtures and pressure, with an optional sewer camera run. It also covers how the house connects to city water, and whether any private well or irrigation line is properly isolated. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Brighton.
City of Brighton Utilities serves most of the city, drawing groundwater from the South Platte and Beebe Draw aquifers and supplementing it with water bought from Thornton and Denver Water. South Platte groundwater goes through a reverse osmosis plant and Beebe Draw water through a greensand plant that removes manganese. Some newer subdivisions and unincorporated areas with Brighton addresses are on other districts, such as Todd Creek Village Metro District or Hi-Land Acres.
Steps to take now
- Confirm who supplies water to the address from the bill or the seller.
- Look up the service line on the city's lead service line inventory map, published under "Protecting Brighton from Lead."
- Ask whether the property has a private well that is tied into the house plumbing. If so, Brighton requires a containment backflow assembly.
- Check whether the irrigation system is isolated from household plumbing, as the city asks.
- Decide on a sewer camera run, especially on an older lot.
- Make sure the plumber can reach the meter side valve, water heater and cleanout.
Symptom guide
| What you notice | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Wet ground near the meter or along the line to the house | A leak in the service line, which may be the owner's to fix |
| Rusty water at the first draw | Corroding pipe or water heater tank |
| Gurgling floor drain | Partial blockage or venting issue |
| Hose bib that drips after winter | Freeze damage inside the wall |
| Hot water runs out quickly | Sediment or a failing heating element or burner |
What affects cost
- House size and fixture count
- Well equipment or a second water source to evaluate
- Adding the sewer camera run
- Access in crawl spaces and finished basements
- Whether you need a written summary for your agent or lender
Older homes near downtown usually take longer than newer builds, since there is more original pipe to evaluate.
The city is responsible for lines up to and including the meter; from the hand valve on the house side of the meter to the home is the owner's. Repairs need a permit through the city's Permitting counter and OpenGov, and a failed water heater can be replaced first with the permit filed by the next business day.
Plumbing Inspection questions in Brighton
Which stretch of the water service line belongs to the homeowner?
How does an inspection change when the house is on a private well?
How can I find out what the water service line is made of?
Who handles permits if the inspection leads to repairs?
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