Plumbing Inspection in Morrison, CO

Reasons to schedule one

• You are buying a historic home and want a plumber's view of what is behind the walls
• Water pressure is weak or the water turns rusty
• Drains are slow or a sewer smell shows up in the basement
• The water heater is old or tucked into a tight space
• You are planning a remodel in an older stone house

Morrison conditions

Morrison is a tiny historic foothills town known for its stone buildings, dinosaur fossil history and Red Rocks next door. Census survey data puts the median home at 1954, with about 91% of the town's roughly 150 housing units built before 1980. In homes of that age, a plumber expects galvanized supply lines, cast iron or clay drains, old gate valves and a history of repairs in mixed materials. Thick stone walls and tight crawl spaces can also make piping harder to reach, which affects both the inspection and any later repair.

The Town of Morrison's Public Works Department provides water and sewer inside town. Unlike many neighbors, Morrison does not buy from Denver Water: it draws from Bear Creek, treats the water at its own membrane filtration plant and keeps two off-stream reservoirs for times when the creek is low or its quality is poor. The town is a member of the Bear Creek Watershed Association. The 80465 ZIP code extends well beyond town limits, and providers outside town weren't verified, so confirm the property is on town water and sewer.

What affects the price

• House size and number of fixtures
• Access through stone foundations and narrow crawl spaces
• Adding a sewer camera run, and whether a cleanout exists
• How much of the original piping has been replaced
• Whether you need a written report

After you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in the Morrison area. Have the address and any history of repairs ready. For permits, contact the Town of Morrison Building Department at [email protected] or Town Hall at 303-697-8749 before repairs begin. We could not confirm Morrison's gas utility; if you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside.