Hydro jetting clears a Lone Tree home's drain or sewer lateral with a high-pressure water jet that scrubs grease, wipes and sludge off the pipe wall. In Lone Tree, which district handles the public sewer depends on which side of I-25 you live. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lone Tree.
Lone Tree is a planned, newer suburban city at the I-25/C-470 junction, built around Park Meadows and the RidgeGate community. Sewer service depends on location: Southgate Sanitation District serves west of I-25, Parker Water & Sanitation District serves east of I-25, and Northern Douglas County Water & Sanitation District serves part of Terra Ridge. Southgate reminds property owners that they own the sewer laterals serving their homes.
What to do now
- Stop running water, especially the dishwasher and washer.
- Note whether you're west or east of I-25, or in Terra Ridge, so you know which district to call.
- If neighbors are backing up too, contact that district.
- If only your house is affected, find the cleanout and clear access.
- Skip chemical drain openers.
- Call the number on this page.
Signs and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Kitchen sink slows every few months | Grease coating the line |
| Toilet backs up after wipes | Wipes snagging in the lateral |
| Lowest drains back up together | Main building drain or lateral |
| Gurgling when the washer drains | Partial clog downstream |
| Neighbors affected | District main |
Because Lone Tree is newer, most drain lines are plastic. They don't corrode, so clogs come from grease, wipes and soap. Jetting removes that buildup from the whole pipe wall without harm.
What affects cost
- Cleanout access
- Length of the lateral to the district main
- Type and amount of buildup
- Camera inspection
- After-hours timing
Lone Tree's permit rules are helpful here: clearing stoppages typically doesn't need a permit, but sewer line repairs within the home do. Applications and inspection requests are electronic only, through the City's Accela portal (720-390-5211).
When you call, say whether you're west or east of I-25, which drains are slow and whether the line has been cleaned before. If you know where the cleanout is, say so; in newer homes it is often near the foundation. A plumber may suggest a camera look after jetting to confirm the lateral is clear all the way to the district main, which is useful if you're planning to sell or simply want a record of the line's condition. Until the plumber arrives, keep laundry and the dishwasher off, since both send a lot of water toward a clog at once. Timing matters too: grease clogs build through the winter holidays, and in maturing RidgeGate and Terra Ridge yards, roots tend to show up in late summer.
Hydro Jetting questions in Lone Tree
Who should I call first when sewage backs up, the sewer utility or a plumber?
Does hydro jetting a drain need a permit?
Who is responsible for the sewer line between the house and the main?
Do newer homes with plastic drain pipe ever need jetting?
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