Sewer Repair in Wheat Ridge, CO

Sewer Repair in Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge is a Jefferson County city north of Lakewood, incorporated in 1969, with Clear Creek running through it and many homes built in the decades after World War II. Ranch homes from that era often still have their original clay sewer laterals, frequently under big yard trees. Sewer service here comes from one of several sanitation districts rather than the city, so start by checking which one serves your address.

Sewer camera inspection for Wheat Ridge homes

A scope of a Wheat Ridge ranch home usually starts at a basement cleanout or a pulled toilet and runs out to the district main, which Wheat Ridge Sanitation District notes can sit in either the street or the alley. Knowing which way your line leaves the house matters, because an alley connection changes where any access pit or dig would go. On lines from the postwar decades, the camera is mostly looking for root masses at clay joints, cracked pipe bells and any section where the pipe has dropped. Ask the pro to note the footage count at the main so you know the full length of line you are responsible for.

Buying or selling an older Wheat Ridge home

A general home inspection usually does not cover the sewer line, so buyers typically order a separate scope during the inspection period in their purchase contract. Schedule it early, because if the video shows roots or a break you will want time to get a repair quote before the inspection objection deadline. Sellers can scope before listing and either fix the problem or share the footage and a quote with buyers, which keeps a surprise from derailing the deal later. Either way, ask for the video file so both sides can review the same footage.

District rules if the scope finds damage

Wheat Ridge Sanitation District says the property owner maintains the service line from the house to the district main, and that anyone repairing a service line must first get a permit from the district and pay its inspection fee. The district also says repairs are to be made by a licensed contractor it has authorized, although an owner may work on the line on their own property if the work meets district requirements. Other districts that serve parts of Wheat Ridge, such as Westridge Sanitation District, set their own rules, so confirm yours on your bill before you hire anyone. Colorado 811 must be contacted before any digging so buried utilities are marked.

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