Emergency Plumber in Parker, CO

What to expect when you call

The number on this page puts you through to an independent plumber who covers Parker. You will be asked what failed, whether the water is shut off, and the address. That last part matters in Parker, because the town, the water district and the county do not share the same borders. Ask how evening and weekend work is priced before the plumber heads out. Arrival time depends on the hour and the plumber's workload, so none is promised.

What affects the cost

• Time. After-hours, weekend and holiday visits usually cost more.
• Access. A leak in an open mechanical room is quicker to fix than one behind a finished wall.
• The part that failed. A burst supply hose is short work; a failed water heater is a larger job.
• Permits. The Town of Parker Building Division requires permits for water heater and furnace replacements and plumbing alterations. In unincorporated areas such as The Pinery and Stonegate, Douglas County issues permits instead.

Local conditions in Parker

Water and sewer for most of town come from Parker Water and Sanitation District, a special district separate from the Town of Parker. Not every Parker address is inside it: some neighborhoods, including Stroh and Hess Ranch, are outside PWSD, and The Pinery is served by Pinery Water and Wastewater District. Your water bill shows which provider you have. PWSD's district office answers at 303-841-4627 during weekday business hours; the sheet we rely on lists no after-hours number, so if the street main is leaking at night, call the provider on your bill and follow its recorded instructions.

PWSD water is moderately hard, about 108 ppm, and disinfected with chloramine. The district notes that red or discolored water can come from natural iron and manganese in its well water, which is a supply issue rather than a sign that your pipes have failed. Parker's freezing winter nights are the usual trigger for split pipes and leaking hose bibs.

Gas: the gas utility name and its emergency number are on your gas bill. If you smell gas, leave first and call 911 and that utility from outside.

Before the plumber arrives

• Main valve off, and a low faucet opened to drain the lines
• Water heater fuel or power off if it is leaking
• Valuables and electronics moved off wet floors
• Photos taken for your insurer
• Your water bill handy so you know your district