Sewer Line Replacement in Sheridan, CO

What happens when you call

You'll be connected with an independent local plumber who works in Sheridan. Expect questions about which drains back up, how often and how long it's been going on. Before quoting a replacement, the plumber will usually put a camera through the cleanout to see what the pipe is made of, find each defect and judge whether a trenchless method can reuse the old route.

We could not verify which office issues plumbing permits for the City of Sheridan; the city's website couldn't be reached for our research. Ask the plumber to confirm whether the city issues the permit itself or works through Arapahoe County or a contracted building official, and expect them to handle the application.

Cost factors

• Run length and depth to the public sewer
• Whether the pipe still holds its slope
• Concrete, fences and trees along the route
• Interior drain pipe in similar condition
• Permit and inspection

Sheridan's sewer and water setup

Sheridan has its own sanitation district, Sheridan Sanitation District #1, at 4101 South Federal Boulevard, phone 303-483-3259. We could not confirm whether it covers every Sheridan address, where its wastewater is treated, or where its responsibility ends and the owner's begins, so call the district before a replacement is priced. If neighbors are backing up too, the district is the first call.

Don't confuse the two utilities. Denver Water runs Sheridan's water system under a Total Service contract, reading meters and maintaining it, and on Denver Water service the homeowner owns the water service line. That's a water rule, not a sewer one, and it doesn't settle who owns the sewer lateral. There's also a separate South Sheridan Water and Sanitary Sewer District that is not the City of Sheridan.

Sheridan is a small, long-established city bordering Denver on its west and north sides. In a city this established, many homes are likely to have older drain lines, and clay or cast iron pipe tends to fail along its whole length once roots and corrosion set in.

Short checklist

• Limit water use until the line is checked
• Find the cleanout and clear access
• Check your bill for your sewer provider's name
• Note which fixture backs up first