In Highlands Ranch, a plumbing inspection covers the water heater, supply and drain lines, valves, fixtures and pressure, with an optional camera run of the private sewer line. Most homes here date from the 1980s on, so the focus is usually wear on original parts rather than very old pipe. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Highlands Ranch.
What happens when you call
You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Highlands Ranch. Share the address, the year the home was built if you know it, and whether this is for a purchase or a checkup. On site, a plumber typically checks the main shutoff and pressure, tests the water heater and its relief valve, runs every fixture, looks for leaks under sinks and around toilets, and inspects visible drain and vent piping. A sewer camera run can be added.
What sets the price
- Square footage and the count of bathrooms and fixtures
- Whether there are two water heaters or a tankless unit
- A finished basement that limits access to piping
- Adding the camera run and how easy the cleanout is to find
- Whether you need written notes for a contract
Local conditions
Highlands Ranch is a master-planned community built from the 1980s onward, the largest in Douglas County. Houses of that era often still have original water heaters, shutoff valves and supply hoses that are due for replacement, and the first generation of plastic and copper fittings is old enough to start weeping.
Highlands Ranch Water (the Centennial Water and Sanitation District) supplies water and treats wastewater at the Marcy Gulch plant. It owns the meter and maintains the line from the main through the curb stop; from the curb stop through the house is the homeowner's job. The district says it has no lead service lines in its area and uses chloramine in its distribution system. For a sewer backup, the district advises having a plumber check the private service line first.
Because Highlands Ranch is unincorporated, plumbing permits come from the Douglas County Building Division, and the Highlands Ranch Metro District's approval is needed before the county issues permits for projects that require it.
Before the plumber arrives
- Clear the area around the water heater and furnace
- Find the main shutoff and the sewer cleanout
- Gather any receipts for water heater or fixture replacements
- List symptoms like running toilets or slow drains
- Note any past sewer backups, even minor ones, and when they happened
- Make sure the water and gas are on so fixtures and the water heater can be tested
Plumbing Inspection questions in Highlands Ranch
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