Hydro jetting clears a Nederland home's drain or sewer line with a pressurized water jet that scrubs grease, sludge and roots from the pipe wall. At this elevation, cold weather affects both the pipes and the equipment, so timing matters. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Nederland.
What happens when you call
The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who serves Nederland. Expect questions about which drains are slow, whether the home is on Town sewer and whether any drain lines run through a crawl space or other unheated area. Mountain calls also depend on road conditions, so say whether it's urgent or can be scheduled.
On site, the plumber finds a cleanout, may run a camera to check the line, and jets toward the main. In cold weather, hoses and the jetter itself have to be protected from freezing, and the plumber will drain them carefully when done.
What affects the cost
- Travel into the mountains and weather
- Access to the line, including crawl spaces
- Type and amount of buildup
- Camera inspection
- After-hours or weekend timing
Nederland conditions
Nederland is a small high-elevation town, about 8,235 feet, in southwestern Boulder County at the junction of State Highway 119 and the Peak to Peak Highway, about 17 miles west of Boulder. It's a former tungsten, silver and gold mining town that now serves as the gateway to Eldora and the Indian Peaks.
The Town runs its own wastewater treatment plant, built in 2013, and notes its role in protecting Barker Reservoir and the waters downstream. Its wastewater line is 303-258-3088; call it if a backup seems to be coming from the Town's side. Which outlying properties are on Town sewer wasn't stated, so if you live outside town and don't pay for sewer, tell the plumber, because the line may end at a private onsite system instead. That changes how the jet is used.
Cold is the other factor. At this elevation, a drain line that runs shallow or through an unheated crawl space can freeze, and a slow line that holds water is more likely to. Clearing a sluggish drain in fall, before the hard freezes, is far easier than dealing with a frozen backup in January. One-Stop permits for replacements are handled at Town Hall (303-258-3266), and a sewer repair would also go through the Town.
Before the plumber arrives
- Stop using water if sewage is backing up
- Clear snow from the cleanout and driveway
- Keep heat on in any crawl space with drain lines
- Know whether you're on Town sewer
Hydro Jetting questions in Nederland
Can a sewer line be jetted in the middle of a Colorado winter?
Who should I call first when sewage backs up, the sewer utility or a plumber?
Can hydro jetting be used at a home that is not on municipal sewer?
Why are several drains backing up at the same time?
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