Hydro jetting can clear an Evergreen home's sewer or drain line by scouring grease, sludge and roots off the pipe wall with pressurized water. How it's used depends on whether the home is on Evergreen Metropolitan District sewer or drains to a private onsite system, which is common in the surrounding mountains. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Evergreen.
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 whether you're on district sewer. If you are, the plumber plans to clear the line from the house to the district main. If you aren't, the line runs to a tank on the property, and the plumber will want to rule out the onsite system before jetting anything.
On site, the plumber finds a cleanout, often runs a camera to see the pipe's condition, and then sends in the jet. On district sewer, debris flushes to the main. On a private system, the plumber uses moderate pressure and keeps water volume in mind.
Cost factors
- Access to the line, which can be tricky on steep lots
- Length of the run to the main or tank
- Roots and grease versus light buildup
- Camera inspection before or after
- Winter conditions and after-hours timing
Evergreen conditions
Evergreen is an unincorporated mountain community about 19 miles west of Denver, centered on Evergreen Lake and Bear Creek, with Bergen Park and Hiwan to the north. Evergreen Metropolitan District provides water and sewer within its boundaries. The district says homeowners are responsible for maintaining and repairing their water and sewer service lines, from the district's mains to the home, and that service line repairs must follow district standards. For a sewer backup, the district tells customers to call a plumber and the district at 303-674-4112 (option 2; option 9 after hours) and to shut off water at the home's valve.
Outside district boundaries, many mountain homes rely on private wells and are not on municipal sewer. On those properties, jetting is limited to the house drain and the line to the tank, and a full tank or saturated field has to be ruled out first. Jetting also draws on the well, so the plumber should know your supply.
Mountain lots bring their own issues: long runs, steep grades and pine roots that can find any open joint. Permits for repairs come from Jefferson County Building Safety (303-271-8260).
Before the plumber arrives
- Shut off water at the house valve if sewage is backing up
- Know whether you're on district sewer or a private system
- Clear snow or brush from around the cleanout
- Hold off on laundry and dishwashing
Hydro Jetting questions in Evergreen
Who should I call first when sewage backs up, the sewer utility or a plumber?
Can hydro jetting be used at a home that is not on municipal sewer?
Who is responsible for the sewer line between the house and the main?
Does jetting use a lot of water, and does that matter on a private well?
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