Plumbing Inspection in Hudson, CO

How do I find out who provides water and sewer for a Hudson address?

Start with the water and sewer bills. Hudson is a small farm town in southern Weld County at the crossroads of I-76, Highway 52 and Weld County Road 49, classified by the Census as entirely rural. We could not verify the water or sewer provider for Hudson from official sources, and the answer may differ between homes in town and properties outside it. Ask the seller for recent bills, or check with the Town of Hudson or Weld County. If the property turns out to have a private well or a private onsite wastewater system, tell the plumber ahead of time and arrange separate evaluations for those, since a plumbing inspection covers the house side.

Once the provider is known, ask it where its responsibility for the service line ends. Until then, assume the buried line from the meter or well to the house is likely the owner's, and have the plumber check where it enters the foundation.

What does the plumber look at in a rural home?

The basics are the same as anywhere: the main shutoff and pressure, the water heater and its relief valve and venting, every fixture, and the supply and drain lines that can be seen in a basement or crawl space. In older farm-town houses a plumber also watches for mixed pipe materials from past repairs, older drain lines and hose bibs or yard hydrants that have been through many freezes. In newer homes the focus shifts to installation details such as expansion tanks and supply connections. If the home has outbuildings with water, mention them so the plumber can plan the time.

Who handles a gas smell in Hudson?

Hudson is in Atmos Energy's Colorado service territory. If you smell gas at a showing, during the inspection or after you move in, leave the house first, then call 911 and Atmos Energy's gas emergency line at 866-322-8667 from outside. Do not switch lights or appliances on or off on the way out. A plumber can look at visible gas piping to the water heater and furnace during an inspection, but a gas odor always comes before anything else.

A local note

We could not verify which office issues plumbing permits for Hudson addresses. Before any repair that may need one, such as a water heater replacement, ask the Town of Hudson or Weld County which applies to the property.