Glendale is a small city completely surrounded by Denver, and a sewer camera inspection there shows what is inside the drain line leaving a building, from roots and cracks to grease buildup and sags. The city buys its water from Denver Water and maintains its own mains; our research did not confirm the sewer provider, so check your bill. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Glendale.
Glendale's situation
Glendale is an Arapahoe County city completely surrounded by the City and County of Denver along Colorado Boulevard and Cherry Creek, and it is the most densely populated municipality in Colorado. That density matters underground. Many properties are apartment and multi-unit buildings, where one main drain carries the waste of many households, so a blockage affects a lot of people at once and grease, wipes and food waste build up faster than in a single-family home.
On the water side, Glendale buys all its water from Denver Water but maintains its own water mains and bills customers directly, so main and billing issues go to Glendale Public Works at 303-639-4500, not Denver Water. Our fact sheet does not identify who provides sewer service in Glendale, so look at your utility bill, or ask Public Works, before calling anyone about a problem in a public main.
Picking the right approach
| Situation | Clearing only | Clearing plus camera |
|---|---|---|
| Single unit's sink slow | Usually enough | Rarely needed |
| Several units backing up | Temporary fix | Shows where the shared line is restricted |
| Clogs return within months | Treats symptoms | Finds grease, roots or a sag |
| Buying a building or home | Not useful | Documents the line's condition |
Warning signs
- Ground-floor or basement drains back up when upstairs units run water
- Toilets gurgle after other fixtures drain
- Slow drains in several units at once
- Sewage odor in a basement, mechanical room or near a cleanout
- A grease smell and slow flow from kitchen lines
Timing
Grease problems in shared lines tend to build quietly and show up all at once, often after holidays when kitchens are busiest. For buildings with recurring backups, scheduling a camera inspection after a clearing, rather than waiting for the next emergency, gives a clear view of the pipe while it is clean. If the camera leads to a repair, plumbing work goes through the City of Glendale Building Department, whose main permit application covers plumbing; inspections are at 303-639-4605, requests are due by 3:30 p.m. the day before, and there are no Friday inspections. When you call the number on this page, mention whether the property is a single home or a multi-unit building.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Glendale
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