A Byers plumbing inspection covers the water heater, supply and drain piping, shutoffs, fixtures and pressure, and can include a sewer camera run if the house is on a sewer main. Byers has older housing than most of the eastern I-70 corridor, so original plumbing often comes into play. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Byers.
Byers is a farming and ranching town about 40 miles east of Denver on I-70, platted in 1889. Census survey data puts the median home at 1983, with about 45% built before 1980, older than the surrounding plains towns. We could not verify Byers' water or sewer provider from an official source, so before the inspection, check the water bill or ask the seller and Arapahoe County how the property is served.
What to do now
- Get recent water and sewer bills from the seller, or written details if the home uses a private well or onsite system.
- If there is a well or a private onsite wastewater system, schedule separate evaluations for those.
- Find out the water heater's age and fuel type.
- Ask about any past frozen pipes, backups or leaks.
- Clear access to the basement or crawl space, the water heater and the main shutoff.
- Be on site at the end so the plumber can walk you through what they found.
Common findings
| What turns up | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Low flow at several fixtures | Older galvanized supply pipe narrowing inside |
| Rust in hot water | An aging water heater tank |
| Cracked hose bib or yard hydrant | Repeated freezing on the open plains |
| Slow drains throughout | A partial blockage in the main line |
| Mismatched fittings | Patch repairs made over the years |
What affects the price
- House size and the number of fixtures
- Outbuildings or barns with water lines
- Adding a sewer camera run where there is a sewer connection
- Crawl space access
- Whether you need a written report
Older homes on larger lots usually take longer than a newer house in town, since there may be more original pipe, longer runs to outbuildings and repairs from different decades to sort through. Ask the plumber to separate urgent problems, such as active leaks or a water heater venting poorly, from routine upkeep you can schedule later.
Byers is unincorporated Arapahoe County, so plumbing and water heater permits go through the Arapahoe County Public Works and Development Building Division in Centennial, at (720) 874-6600. We could not verify the gas utility for Byers. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and your gas utility, or your propane supplier if the home runs on propane.
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