Sewer Camera Inspection in Golden, CO

The City of Golden provides sewer service inside city limits and keeps a 24-hour water and sewer emergency line. When the line from your house is the suspect, a sewer camera inspection records it from the inside and pinpoints roots, cracks, sags or blockages. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Golden.

Signs it is the main line

A basement drain or tub backs up when the washer drains
Toilets gurgle after a sink empties
Many drains slow down together
Sewage smell in the basement or near the cleanout
Repeat clogs shortly after clearing

If one sink is slow, the clog is usually in that sink's branch. If the whole house is struggling, the shared building sewer is the likely problem, and the camera is the tool for it.

Golden conditions

Golden is one of the oldest towns in the metro, incorporated in 1871 as Golden City and now the Jefferson County seat, built along Clear Creek between the Table Mountains and Lookout Mountain. About 56% of housing in ZIP 80401 was built before 1980, according to a city-data.com ZIP profile, so many homes near downtown and the Colorado School of Mines have building sewers that have been in the ground a long time. Old clay or cast iron lines can develop cracked joints, offsets and root intrusion, and the foothills setting adds sloped lots where soil movement can shift a pipe.

The City of Golden's utilities pages list a 24-hour water and sewer emergency line, 303-384-8158, and a Utility Maintenance Division. If your neighbors are backing up too, that is the number to call. Keep in mind that some addresses with a Golden mailing ZIP sit outside city limits and may have other providers, so check your bill.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Golden.

(303) 529-9880

What affects the cost

Entry point. A cleanout is simplest; otherwise the camera may go through a toilet or vent.
Standing water. A full line has to be opened before filming.
Run length and terrain. Long or steep runs take more time.
Documentation. Locating defects from above and saving the video.

When you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent local plumber who serves Golden. Mention which drains are affected and whether there has been a backup. If the footage leads to a repair, the City of Golden Building Division handles plumbing permits over the counter, applied for by email and typically returned within one to two business days; permit status is at 303-384-8151.

Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Golden

Who should I call first when sewage backs up?

If neighbors are affected, call the City of Golden's 24-hour water and sewer emergency line at 303-384-8158. If it is only your home, a plumber is the right first call.

Is a sewer scope worth ordering before I buy a house here?

Usually. About 56% of housing in ZIP 80401 was built before 1980, and an older lateral is costly to replace.

Do I need a permit if the camera finds a broken line?

Plumbing permits in Golden are over-the-counter permits from the City Building Division, usually turned around in one to two business days.

Can the camera tell what my sewer pipe is made of?

Usually. Clay, cast iron and plastic are easy to tell apart on screen.