Plumbers in Conifer, CO

Foothills living along US 285

Conifer is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, strung along US 285 about 23 miles from downtown Denver in a straight line, at roughly 8,262 feet. There is no Census place for it, but about 8,300 people live in ZIP 80433. Evergreen is the nearest larger community. Jefferson County describes Conifer as almost entirely single-family detached homes with a stable, mostly owner-occupied population. Aspen Park, Meyer Ranch and Staunton State Park are local landmarks, and County Highway 73 links the area north toward Evergreen.

Water: mostly private wells

Jefferson County says water in its mountain areas is generally supplied by private wells, and that holds for most Conifer homes. The water is ground water recharged by precipitation, and the homeowner is responsible for testing it and keeping it free of pathogens and pollutants. The County recommends testing drinking-water wells seasonally and after any pump or well work, and keeping the well casing sealed and extended above the ground. It also notes that radon occurs naturally in many county ground water supplies and suggests testing for total dissolved solids, hardness, iron and manganese when fixtures show staining or buildup.

The exception is the Village at Conifer, the Aspen Park Shopping Center commercial area, where Aspen Park Metropolitan District provides water, wastewater and stormwater service.

Wastewater: private onsite systems

Most Conifer homes are not on municipal sewer. Mountain households typically pair a private well with a private onsite wastewater system. The building drain still runs from the house to the system's tank, and a plumber can clear or camera that line, but work on the onsite system itself is a separate specialty.

What plumbing calls look like here

With a well, a loss of water often traces to the pump, pressure switch or pressure tank rather than a break in the house. Hard or mineral-heavy well water can scale water heaters and clog aerators faster. At this elevation, long cold nights put pipes in crawl spaces, garages and exterior walls at real risk, so heat tape, insulation and keeping the house warm while you travel matter more than in the city.

Permits

Because Conifer is unincorporated, plumbing permits, including water heater permits, are issued by Jefferson County Building Safety through its online portal (303-271-8260).

Gas and propane safety

If you smell gas, leave the house immediately. Once outside, call 911 and your gas utility, whose name and number are on your bill. If your home runs on propane, call 911 and your propane supplier.

Conifer versus Denver

A Denver house has Denver Water at the tap and a city sewer at the curb. A typical Conifer house has neither: the well, pump and tank are the owner's, and so is the wastewater system. When you call the number on this page, mention that you are on a well, describe what is happening and whether you have power to the pump. You will be connected with an independent plumber who works in Conifer, and that plumber agrees on price and scheduling with you.