Faucet Repair in Evergreen, CO

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who works in Evergreen. The first question is usually where your water comes from, district water or a private well, because that changes what the plumber expects to find inside the faucet. Then describe which faucet is acting up and what it is doing.

At the house, the plumber closes the stops under the sink, takes the faucet apart and checks the cartridge or washers, seals and aerator. On well homes, a clogged screen or a seal scored by grit is a common find. You will hear whether a rebuild will hold before parts go in.

Cost factors

• Cartridge or seal replacement versus a new faucet
• Sediment or mineral buildup that needs cleaning out
• Parts availability for the brand
• Stops and supply lines replaced while the water is off
• Travel on mountain roads and access in older cabins

Local conditions

Evergreen is an unincorporated mountain community centered on Evergreen Lake and Bear Creek. Inside the Evergreen Metropolitan District, water comes from Evergreen Lake, treated with membrane filtration and chlorine. The district describes its water as only slightly hard, typically about 30 mg/L, and says a softener is not needed. It also adds poly-ortho-phosphate for corrosion control. Homeowners in the district own their water and sewer service lines from the main to the house. For a burst line, the district asks you to shut off water at the house and call a plumber and the district at 303-674-4112.

Outside the district, Jefferson County says mountain-area homes are generally supplied by private wells. Well water can carry sediment, iron or manganese that clogs aerators and wears cartridge seals. The county recommends testing for hardness, iron and manganese when fixtures show staining or buildup, and also notes that radon occurs naturally in many county ground water supplies. Since Evergreen is not a town, any plumbing permit comes from Jefferson County Building Safety.

Checklist before the plumber arrives

• Know whether you are on district water or a well
• Clear out the sink cabinet
• Find the main shutoff valve
• Remove the aerator and note any grit or crust
• Photograph the faucet and the valves under the sink