Faucet Repair in Nederland, CO

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who covers Nederland. Describe which faucet is failing, what it is doing and whether the trouble started after a cold snap. In a mountain town, a faucet that stops working in winter may have a frozen supply line rather than a worn part, and the plumber will want to know.

At the house, the plumber shuts off the water, opens the faucet and checks the cartridge or washers, seals and aerator. You will hear the options before work starts.

Cost factors

• Rebuilding with new parts versus a new faucet
• Freeze damage to supply lines or valves
• Parts availability for older fixtures
• Access in crawl spaces and older cabins
• Travel up the canyon

Local conditions

Nederland is a small high-elevation mountain town, at about 8,235 feet, in southwestern Boulder County at the junction of Highway 119 and the Peak to Peak Highway. A former tungsten, silver and gold mining town, it now serves as a gateway to Eldora and the Indian Peaks. At that elevation, cold-weather freeze protection for pipes is a practical concern most of the year.

The Town of Nederland runs its own water system, drawing from Middle Boulder Creek, treating it at the town plant and disinfecting with chlorine. The report does not state hardness. Nederland's water meters are usually inside the home, often in a crawl space, basement, utility closet near the water heater or under the kitchen sink, and customers are responsible for maintaining the meter and keeping access clear. If your meter is under the kitchen sink, tell the plumber, because it affects how the faucet work is done. The town's meter network also watches for excessive use that could point to a leak, such as a faucet left dripping. The town is inventorying service line materials, and a copy is available on request. For utilities questions, call 303-258-3266 ext. 4010.

Permits go through the Town of Nederland Building, Planning and Zoning Department at Town Hall on West First Street.

Before the plumber arrives

• Clear the cabinet under the sink, noting if the meter is there
• Find the main shutoff
• If pipes may be frozen, do not use an open flame to thaw them
• Photograph the faucet and connections
• Note when the problem started and the overnight temperature