Hydro jetting clears a Firestone home's building sewer with a high-pressure water jet that removes grease, wipes, sludge and roots from the pipe wall. St. Vrain Sanitation District treats that line as the property's, so it's the homeowner's to keep clear. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Firestone.
Firestone is a fast-growing town in southwest Weld County along I-25, one of the Carbon Valley towns with Frederick and Dacono, with mostly newer family subdivisions, more than 35 parks and a 12-mile trail on a former coal railroad right-of-way. Sewer comes from St. Vrain Sanitation District, which says the building sewer line belongs to the property, not the district. The district staffs a 24-hour line for backups at 303-776-9570.
What to do now
- Stop running water, especially laundry and the dishwasher.
- Check whether neighbors are having the same problem.
- If they are, call St. Vrain Sanitation District about the main.
- If only your house is affected, find the cleanout and clear access.
- Skip chemical drain openers.
- Call the number on this page.
Signs and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Kitchen line clogs every few months | Grease coating the pipe |
| Toilet backs up after wipes are flushed | Wipes snagging in the line |
| Laundry drain slow, lint on the cable | Lint and soap buildup |
| Lowest drains back up together | Building sewer blockage |
| Several homes affected | District main |
Because most of Firestone is newer, drain lines are usually plastic. They don't corrode or build scale, so clogs come from what goes down the drain. Jetting removes grease, wipes and lint from the full pipe wall without harming plastic, which is why it holds up better than a cable on a line that keeps clogging. As landscaping matures, roots become more of a factor too.
What affects cost
- Cleanout access
- Length of the building sewer to the district main
- Type and amount of buildup
- Camera inspection
- After-hours timing
If a repair follows, the Town of Firestone Building Division handles permits ([email protected]). Barefoot Lakes homes get water from Little Thompson Water District rather than the Town, but that doesn't change who handles the sewer.
When you call, say whether you're in Barefoot Lakes or another neighborhood, which drains are slow and whether the line has been cleaned before. If you know where the cleanout is, mention it. In new subdivisions it's often near the foundation on the side facing the street, and finding it ahead of time shortens the visit. A first clog in a brand-new home is sometimes leftover construction debris, which a camera picks up quickly.
Hydro Jetting questions in Firestone
Who is responsible for the sewer line between the house and the main?
Who should I call first when sewage backs up, the sewer utility or a plumber?
Do newer homes with plastic drain pipe ever need jetting?
How often does a main sewer line need to be jetted?
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