Plumbing Inspection in Evergreen, CO

What happens when you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in the Evergreen area. Tell them the address, whether the house is on district water or a well, whether it is on district sewer, and your deadline. On site, the plumber typically starts at the main shutoff and water heater, checks pressure and runs each fixture, then looks at exposed supply and drain piping in crawl spaces, garages and along exterior walls. On a well home they will also note the pressure tank and controls. A sewer camera run can be added where the house connects to district sewer.

Cost factors

• Size of the house and the number of fixtures
• Well equipment, a pressure tank or water treatment to look over
• Adding a sewer camera run
• Steep lots, long driveways and tight crawl spaces
• Whether you want a written report

Evergreen conditions

Evergreen Metropolitan District serves homes within its boundaries with water from Evergreen Lake, treated by membrane filtration and disinfected with chlorine. The district describes its water as only slightly hard, typically around 30 mg/L, and says a softener isn't needed. Inside the district, homeowners maintain and repair their water and sewer service lines all the way from the district's mains to the house, so the plumber's notes on the line entering the home matter. The district keeps a service line material inventory you can request.

Outside the district, Jefferson County says mountain-area water generally comes from private wells, and many homes are not on municipal sewer. The county notes radon occurs naturally in many groundwater supplies here and recommends that owners test private wells. A plumbing inspection does not replace a well test or an evaluation of a private onsite wastewater system, so plan for those separately.

Freezing is the other big theme. Long winters and cold nights at elevation make exposed pipe, hose bibs and crawl-space plumbing worth a close look.

Evergreen is unincorporated, so repair permits come from Jefferson County Building Safety, including plumbing permits for water heaters.

Checklist before the visit

• Confirm district water and sewer or a well and onsite system
• Gather any well test results the seller has
• Clear access to the water heater, pressure tank and crawl space
• If the house is vacant, make sure the heat, water and power are on
• Know the gas basics: if you smell gas, leave, then call 911 and your gas utility, or your propane supplier if the home uses propane