Larkspur is in Black Hills Energy's gas territory, so if you smell gas, leave, call 911, then call Black Hills Energy at the emergency number on your bill. For piping repairs and new lines after the meter, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Larkspur.
When you call
Calling the number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who covers Larkspur and southern Douglas County. They will want to know what appliance or problem is involved, where the meter is and whether the property is inside town limits. If you smell gas, you will be told to get out and call 911 and Black Hills Energy first. Otherwise the plumber looks at the system, works out what is needed and explains the permit step.
Cost considerations
- Distance from the meter on a larger lot
- Buried runs to a garage, shop or outdoor feature
- Upsizing an existing line
- Number of valves, connectors and fittings
- Town permit and SAFEbuilt inspection
Larkspur conditions
Larkspur is a small home rule town in the East Plum Creek valley along I-25, about 11 miles south of Castle Rock and best known for the summer Colorado Renaissance Festival. Black Hills Energy lists Larkspur in its Colorado gas service territory. The emergency number is printed on the Black Hills bill, so keep a copy handy.
Inside town limits, the Town of Larkspur Building Department on Spruce Mountain Road processes permit applications and SAFEbuilt performs inspections. That is different from the unincorporated land around town, which goes through Douglas County. The Town page does not list plumbing permits specifically, so ask the plumber or the Town what applies to your job.
Properties in and around Larkspur often have more space than suburban lots, so gas lines to detached buildings and longer runs from the meter are common.
Before the plumber arrives
- Know where the meter and main shutoff are
- Clear a path to the appliance
- Mark sprinklers or buried items if digging is planned
- Have appliance specs ready
- Confirm whether the address is inside town limits
Valley winters can be cold, so schedule non-urgent gas work before the heating season. Buried lines should go in before the ground freezes, and any shop or garage heater that sat unused all summer deserves a check before the first cold night. Keep carbon monoxide alarms working in any home that burns gas.
After any new piping, expect a pressure test before gas is restored and each appliance relit.
Gas Line Services questions in Larkspur
Does gas piping work here need a permit?
I smell gas inside. What should I do before anything else?
Do I need to call before digging near a buried gas line?
Can gas piping be extended to a standby generator?
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