A Lyons plumbing inspection covers the water heater, supply and drain piping, shutoffs, fixtures and pressure, and can include a camera run of the sewer line. Lyons owners are responsible for the sewer line from their property to the town main, which makes the camera a practical add-on. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lyons.
Lyons is a small foothills town where North and South St. Vrain Creeks meet, ringed by red sandstone hills. The Town of Lyons provides water and wastewater service inside town limits. It draws water from North St. Vrain Creek, treats it at a town plant and runs its own wastewater treatment plant. The Town maintains its sewer mains, while residents are responsible for the sewer line extending from their property. Water service for 80540 properties outside town limits was not verified.
Steps to take now
- Confirm the property is inside town limits and on Town water and sewer.
- Ask about the sewer line's history, including any backups or root problems.
- Add a camera run so you can see the private line to the main.
- Find the water heater's age and check for a drain pan and expansion tank.
- Clear access to crawl spaces and the main shutoff, which are often tight in older foothills homes.
Symptom guide
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Slow drains after flushing | Wipes, grease or roots in the private sewer line |
| Split pipe in a crawl space | Freeze damage from a cold snap |
| Rusty or discolored hot water | A corroding water heater |
| Low pressure at one fixture | A clogged aerator, cartridge or old valve |
| Musty smell under a sink | A slow drip at a trap or supply line |
What affects the price
- House size and fixture count
- Adding the sewer camera run
- Crawl space access on sloped lots
- Whether you need a written report
- Older additions where plumbing was extended over the years
The Town asks residents not to flush wipes, even ones labeled flushable, or pour grease down drains, both common causes of private line trouble. Its backflow program covers non-single-family connections and any home with an identified uncontrolled cross-connection; commercial and multi-family preventers need an annual test by a state-certified tester. SAFEbuilt runs all building department work for the Town through its Community Core system, and Boulder County has no building code jurisdiction inside town. For an after-hours water emergency, the Town lists 303-441-4444. Gas is from Xcel Energy: if you smell gas, leave, then call 911 and Xcel at 1-800-895-2999.
Plumbing Inspection questions in Lyons
Is it worth adding a sewer camera run to the inspection?
Can the plumber look over the backflow assembly on the sprinkler line?
Who handles permits if the inspection leads to repairs?
Can a plumber check a house for freeze risk before winter?
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