Emergency Plumber in Littleton, CO

Who answers for the water in Littleton?

All City of Littleton residents get water from Denver Water; the city's Public Works Department does not provide it. Denver Water's after-hours emergency line is 303-628-6801, and its business-hours number is 303-893-2444. Call them for a break in the street or a problem at the meter. Keep in mind that Littleton ZIP codes such as 80120 through 80123, 80127 and 80128 also cover unincorporated areas like Columbine, Ken Caryl and Highlands Ranch, which are served by other districts, so if you are outside city limits, check your bill.

Who handles a sewer backup?

Sewer is different. Most city residents are billed for sewer by the City of Littleton, and wastewater is treated at South Platte Renew, which Littleton and Englewood own together. After-hours sewer emergencies go to the city at 303-794-1551, and the normal-hours number is 303-795-3959. If sewage is backing up in your house alone, a plumber should clear the line from your cleanout; if neighbors have the same problem, call the city first. Homes in connecting communities are billed by their local sanitation district, and the city's Special District Look Up Map shows which one applies.

Do I need a permit for an emergency repair?

Littleton requires permits to install, alter, repair or replace any plumbing or gas system within city limits. The plumber can stop the immediate damage and then take care of the permit through the Permit Center for the lasting repair. Homeowners doing their own single-trade work sign a Homeowner Affidavit. Addresses with a Littleton mailing address but outside city limits go to Arapahoe, Jefferson or Douglas County instead, and the city's District Map Tool will tell you which.

A short local note

Littleton grew quickly in the 1950s and 1960s around its historic Main Street along the South Platte River, so plenty of houses date from that era, and original valves and drains in them can be stiff or worn. Check that your main valve turns before a winter freeze tests it, and know where your sewer cleanout is so a plumber can reach the line quickly. Hard freezes and fast temperature swings are what split pipes in garages and exterior walls here. After-hours visits usually cost more, and arrival depends on the plumber's schedule.