Drain Cleaning in Boulder, CO | Plumber Denver CO

Boulder drain clogs nearly always form in a home's own pipes or in the private sewer line running to the City of Boulder's main. A plumber clears that private section; the city's utility handles the public mains and the treatment plant. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Boulder.

Plumber running a drum machine cable into a basement floor drain, drain cleaning in Boulder, CO

Signals that a drain needs attention

A bathroom sink that takes longer to empty each week
Toilet water rising high before it slowly falls
Bubbling in a tub drain while the toilet refills
Water around a basement floor drain after laundry day
Kitchen water backing into the second sink basin

Look at how far the problem spreads. A single fixture almost always has a nearby clog. If a basement drain or the lowest toilet backs up when other fixtures run, the blockage is farther down the line and the house should go easy on water until it is cleared.

Boulder's system and housing

City of Boulder Utilities runs both water and wastewater. Sewage goes to the Boulder Water Resource Recovery Facility, which returns treated water to Boulder Creek. For a problem in a city sewer main, including after hours, the city's sewer maintenance line is 303-441-3200. The pipe from your house to that main is the owner's to maintain.

Boulder is an old city by Front Range standards, incorporated in 1871, and the city encourages owners of pre-1956 homes to check the material of their water service line. Houses of that age near downtown and the Pearl Street Mall can also have cast iron drains and clay sewer laterals, which collect buildup and admit roots. Rental houses with many occupants tend to see more grease and wipe clogs simply from heavy use.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Boulder.

(303) 529-9880

What shapes the bill

Distance and depth: a clog near a fixture is faster to reach than one in the yard line.
Entry point: a working cleanout beats removing a toilet or going through a roof vent.
Equipment: cable, cutter head, jetter or camera each add time.
Pipe condition: fragile or broken pipe may need repair rather than another cleaning.
Scheduling: nights and weekends generally carry a premium.

When you call

You will be connected with an independent plumber who works in Boulder. Tell them which drains are affected, whether anything overflowed and the rough age of the house. If the job turns into replacing pipe, the City of Boulder Planning and Development Services office handles building permits and inspections.

Drain Cleaning questions in Boulder

How can I tell if a clog is in my own line or in the public sewer main?

If one fixture is slow, it is your plumbing. If the whole house backs up and your line is clear to the property edge, call the City of Boulder's sewer line at 303-441-3200 about the main.

Are older drain pipes harder to clean than newer plastic ones?

Usually. Cast iron narrows with scale and clay joints let roots in, so older Boulder homes near downtown can need cutter heads or jetting where a newer plastic line needs only a cable.

Can I flush wipes that say flushable on the package?

No. Wipes hold together much longer than toilet paper and snag in drain lines. Houses with many occupants see these clogs often.

Is a camera inspection worth it after a main line clog?

After a main line clog, yes. A camera shows whether roots, a sag or a cracked clay joint caused it, so you know whether the clearing will last.