Most of Castle Pines gets water from Castle Pines North Metropolitan District, while The Village at Castle Pines has its own district, and in either area a hidden leak usually shows up as rising usage or a meter that will not stop. A plumber can test the plumbing in sections and pinpoint the source. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Castle Pines.
What a leak might look like
- Usage on your district bill climbing without a change in habits
- The meter's leak indicator moving with the house shut down
- Carpet that feels damp in a finished basement
- A wet spot in the yard that has nothing to do with the sprinklers
- Drywall stains under a bathroom
- A water heater that runs when no hot water is in use
Local conditions in Castle Pines
Castle Pines is a young suburban city on I-25 in northern Douglas County, incorporated in 2008 from the Castle Pines North community. Castle Pines North Metropolitan District provides water and wastewater service, and it buys wholesale water from Highlands Ranch Water from October through April, so the water you get can change with the seasons. The Village at Castle Pines, which borders the city to the south, is served by a separate district, Castle Pines Village Metropolitan District, so check which name is on your bill. CPNMD's number is (303) 688-8550.
In homes this new, leaks usually start at connections rather than in the pipe: PEX fittings, supply hoses, water heater lines, washer and ice maker connections, and irrigation valves. Hard freezes can also split hose bibs and pipes in garage walls, with the leak only appearing once the line is used again.
Backflow comes up in some homes. CPNMD requires annual testing for single-family homes with a backflow assembly on a fire sprinkler system, and in The Village every home has a backflow device, with those on fire sprinklers or permanently plumbed pools and hot tubs tested yearly. A leak near one of those devices is worth mentioning to the plumber.
Cost factors
- How long it takes to isolate the leaking section
- Access in finished basements and around slabs
- Whether the source is inside, in the yard line or in the irrigation system
- The repair and any City of Castle Pines permit, which it lists for water and sewer line repair or replacement
What happens when you call
You will be connected with an independent plumber who works in Castle Pines. Mention which district bills you, whether the meter moves with everything off and where you have seen moisture. The plumber can then decide whether to start inside, at the water heater or along the yard line.
Leak Detection questions in Castle Pines
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Do I need a permit to repair the leak once it is found?
Can a newer house still have a hidden leak?
Should I shut off the water while I wait for the plumber?
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