Sewer Camera Inspection in Englewood, CO

Englewood runs its own sanitary sewer and sends wastewater to South Platte Renew, the regional plant it shares with Littleton. With a median home age dating to 1964, many Englewood laterals are old enough for roots, cracked joints or sags, and a camera inspection shows which one you have. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Englewood.

Englewood's sewer and housing

Englewood is an inner-ring suburb just south of Denver, with a historic downtown and housing from the 1910s in its northwest neighborhoods. The median home was built in 1964, and about two-thirds were built before 1980. That is one of the older housing stocks in the metro, and it matters underground. Laterals from those decades are often clay or cast iron. They can last a long time, but joints loosen, hubs crack and roots from mature trees work their way in.

The City of Englewood provides sanitary sewer service, and treatment happens at South Platte Renew, the facility owned by Englewood and Littleton that also serves connector districts. Some Englewood-area addresses are in other districts, such as South Englewood Sanitation, so the city's Find Your Sanitation District page is worth checking. For a water or sewer emergency on the city side, Englewood Utilities answers at 303-762-2635 during business hours and 303-762-2650 after hours.

Spot repair, lining or replacement

Camera finding	Common next step
One cracked joint or small root entry	Spot repair at that location
Roots at several joints, pipe otherwise round	Clearing plus lining may be an option
Long sections cracked, offset or flattened	Replacement of the lateral
Belly holding water	Excavate and re-set that section
Grease or wipes, pipe sound	Cleaning and changing habits

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Englewood.

(303) 529-9880

Signs to watch for

Water rising in a basement floor drain when the washer empties
Toilets that gurgle after a tub drains
Slowdowns at many fixtures together
Sewage odor in the basement
A line that needs clearing every few months

Timing notes

Roots grow hardest during the warm months, so older Englewood laterals often start backing up in late spring and summer. Before buying an older home, schedule a camera inspection within the contract's inspection period. If a repair follows, Englewood requires a building permit for water or drain line alterations, applied for through the city's online permit system, and the city requires contractors to be registered with it. The Building Division is at 303-762-2357. When you call the number on this page, you are connected with an independent local plumber who works in Englewood; mention the age of the house, which drains are affected and whether the line has been cleared before, since that history helps the plumber decide where to start.

Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Englewood

Is a sewer scope worth ordering before I buy a house here?

Usually. Englewood's median home was built in 1964 and about two-thirds predate 1980, so older clay or cast iron laterals are common candidates for problems.

How do I find out which district handles my sewer?

Most Englewood homes are on city sewer, but some nearby addresses are in other districts. The city's Find Your Sanitation District page and your bill will tell you.

Can the camera tell what my sewer pipe is made of?

Usually, yes. Clay, cast iron and plastic each look different on screen.

Do I need a permit if the camera finds a broken line?

Yes. Englewood lists water or drain line alterations as permit work, handled by the Building Division at 303-762-2357.