Emergency Plumber in Fort Lupton, CO

How the call goes

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who serves Fort Lupton. Be ready with the address, a description of what failed and whether the water is off. Ask how after-hours pricing works before the plumber heads out. Arrival depends on the hour and the plumber's workload, so no specific time is promised.

Cost factors

• When. Night, weekend and holiday visits usually cost more.
• Where. A leak in an open basement is faster to reach than one under a floor or in a wall.
• What. A failed fitting is quick; replacing a water heater or a service line takes longer.
• Permits. Fort Lupton requires a building permit for water heater replacement, and replacing a water or sewer service line on private property needs a separate Public Works sewer/water permit with a site plan.

Fort Lupton's water and sewer

The City of Fort Lupton's Public Works Department runs both water and sewer, maintaining water mains, hydrants and service lines and operating its own wastewater treatment plant. The city is responsible for pipes from the main to the meter pit or curb box, whichever is closer to the main. The owner is responsible for leaks between the meter and the house and for the sewer connection from the house to the city main. City Hall and Public Works answer at 303-857-6694 during business hours, and the after-hours and weekend on-call number is 303-994-3540. Call the city for a main break or a leak at the meter; call a plumber for anything past it.

The city also publishes frozen-pipe advice worth following on the coldest nights: let cold water drip from faucets on exposed lines, open sink cabinets so warm air reaches the pipes, and keep the heat at 55 degrees or higher when you are away. Fort Lupton keeps an online map and report form for service line materials as well.

Gas: the gas utility for addresses inside city limits was not confirmed in our research. If you smell gas, leave and call 911 and the utility named on your gas bill.

Short checklist before the plumber arrives

• Main valve closed, with a low faucet open to drain the lines
• Water heater fuel or power off if it is leaking
• No laundry, dishwasher or flushing during a backup
• Photos of the damage
• Pets put away and a clear path to the water heater and cleanout