Faucet Repair in Strasburg, CO

What's usually wrong with faucets in Strasburg?

Mostly normal wear. Strasburg is a small railroad-born community on the I-70 corridor that is becoming a commuter town as new housing goes up; the median home was built in 2001, and about 25% are older than 1980. In the newer homes, single-lever cartridge faucets are the rule, and their cartridges eventually start to drip, stiffen or leak under the handle. In the older homes near Main Street, two-handle faucets with replaceable washers and stops that sit untouched for years are more common. Either way, the fix is usually new parts rather than a new faucet.

Does Strasburg's water affect faucets?

The Strasburg Sanitation and Water District supplies water and sewer from six district wells in Adams County, disinfected with chlorine. Its report does not state hardness, so if a handle feels gritty or an aerator clogs, the plumber will judge whether minerals or sediment are involved by looking at the parts. Groundwater systems can carry fine sediment that collects in aerator screens, so cleaning the aerator is a good first step when flow drops. Rural parts of the 80136 ZIP outside the district were not verified; if your home has its own well, tell the plumber, since well water can clog aerators and wear seals faster.

What part of the plumbing is mine?

The district is responsible for the main and the line from the main to the meter. The homeowner owns the line from the meter to the house, and meter pits are usually at the front of the home. Sewer lines run in the alleys, and the homeowner is responsible for the tap and the line from the house to the main. Faucets and everything inside are the owner's. The district's number is (303) 622-4443, and it keeps a service line inventory you can ask about. Parts of Strasburg lie in Adams County, where permits come from the One Stop Permitting Center; other parts are in Arapahoe County.

A local note

Strasburg's open plains location means strong winds and hard freezes. Hose bibs on the windward side of the house are most at risk. Disconnect hoses in the fall, and if a bib leaks inside the wall in spring, shut it off right away and have it replaced, ideally with a frost-free model.