Toilet Repair in Evergreen, CO

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who serves Evergreen and the surrounding Jefferson County mountains. Tell them what the toilet is doing, and say whether the house is on Evergreen Metropolitan District water or a private well, and whether it's on district sewer or a private onsite system. On a well, mention if the pump seems to be running when nobody is using water; that's often a running toilet.

At the house, the plumber checks the tank parts first, then the shutoff and supply line, then the seal at the floor. If the toilet is slow or backing up, they'll work out whether the clog is in the fixture or further out in the line.

What affects the price

• The failed part: tank parts are quick; a new seal means lifting the toilet.
• Well water deposits: grit or staining on a fill valve can mean replacing it rather than cleaning.
• Floor and flange: a long leak may have reached the subfloor.
• Drain diagnosis: a backup involving the line to an onsite system or the district main takes longer.
• Mountain travel: distance and winter road conditions can affect scheduling and cost.
• Timing: after-hours calls cost more.

Evergreen's water setup

Evergreen is an unincorporated mountain community about 19 miles west of Denver, centered on Evergreen Lake and Bear Creek. Evergreen Metropolitan District treats lake water at its membrane filtration plant, disinfects with chlorine and adds a corrosion-control phosphate. The district describes its water as only slightly hard, typically about 30 mg/L, and says a softener isn't needed, so heavy scale isn't a common toilet problem for district customers. Homeowners are responsible for their water and sewer service lines from the district's mains to the house. For a sewer backup or burst line, the district tells customers to shut off water at the home's valve and call both a plumber and the district at 303-674-4112.

Outside district boundaries, Jefferson County says mountain-area water generally comes from private wells, and many homes are not on municipal sewer. There, a toilet that leaks into the bowl starts the well pump each time it refills and sends a steady flow into a private onsite wastewater system that isn't built for it. The county recommends testing private wells, including for hardness, iron and manganese when fixtures show staining. Plumbing permits for unincorporated Evergreen come from Jefferson County Building Safety.

Before the plumber arrives

• Close the angle stop behind the toilet to stop a running tank
• On a well, note whether the pump is cycling with no water in use
• Avoid repeated flushing if the toilet is slow
• Look for stains or sediment in the tank to point out
• Clear a path, including any snow on the walk or drive