Franktown is a small unincorporated ranching and farming community, and the research for this site could not confirm a water provider, so homes may be on a district system or their own wells. When older supply lines keep leaking, a plumber can replace them with PEX or copper. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Franktown.
Local conditions
Franktown sits at the junction of State Highways 83 and 86, about 7 miles east of Castle Rock and 9 miles south of Parker, near Castlewood Canyon State Park. It has kept a distinctly rural identity. The former Town of Frankstown was declared abandoned by the Colorado Department of State in 2007, so Franktown is unincorporated Douglas County today.
The fact sheet does not name a water provider for Franktown, and this page will not invent one. Look at your water bill for the provider's name, or ask Douglas County. If you have no water bill, your home is likely on its own well, and a repipe would start at the pressure tank, with any filters or softeners reconnected afterward. A water test before choosing pipe material is sensible on a well. The fact sheet also has no year-built data, so the age of your own house and any additions is the best guide to whether original pipe is wearing out.
Plumbing permits come from the Douglas County Building Division in Castle Rock, which issues a mechanical and plumbing permit for unincorporated areas.
Repair or repipe
| Situation | Repair | Repipe |
|---|---|---|
| One leak on sound pipe | Usually enough | Not needed |
| Pipe from several eras meeting under the floor | Leaves weak transitions | One consistent system |
| Pinholes in copper on well water | Buys time | Pair with a water test |
| Repeated freeze breaks in an addition | Fixes each break | Lets lines be rerouted |
Signs to watch for
- Leaks in different parts of the house
- Rust-colored water from some taps
- Corrosion or green crust on copper
- Low pressure that the pump and tank do not explain
- Clamps and couplings from past repairs
Timing notes
Hard freezes and fast temperature swings are hardest on old pipe in exterior walls, barns-turned-living-space and crawl spaces, so late spring through early fall is the easiest window for planned work. Since Franktown is rural, ask the plumber how many visits the job will take so shutoffs fit around the household and any livestock watering. If a barn or outbuilding is fed from the same supply, mention it, since those lines can be replaced at the same time or left on their own circuit.
Repiping questions in Franktown
How does a repipe work on a home with a private well?
Who handles the permit for a repipe here?
What pipe materials show up in older homes around here?
Can a hard freeze damage old pipe enough to justify a repipe?
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